AMERICA THE BOUNTIFUL will take viewers on a weekly journey into America's heartland to learn about culture and find inspiration in the personal, emotionally moving chronicles of farmers, artisans, restauranteurs, and home cooks through the fare that they grow, produce, and eat. In each of 13 episodes, Capri meets with guests to shine a spotlight on the vibrant, and culturally diverse untold food stories and traditions hidden in rural and small-town America. From indigenous chefs to multigenerational family farmers, Capri introduces the audience to those who make up the cultural and culinary tapestry that forms the rich story of the United States.
Sun, May 19 | 9:30 A.M. |
Pheasants In South Dakota
NHPBS (11.1)
There is a long tradition of hunting wild game in the Plains. |
Sun, May 26 | 9:30 A.M. |
Blue Crabs In Maryland
NHPBS (11.1)
Maryland is synonymous with crabs and has been dating back to the 17th century. |
Sun, Jun 2 | 9:30 A.M. |
Corn In Arizona
NHPBS (11.1)
Corn is a sacred food for all indigenous tribes of Arizona, including the Tohono O'odham, Yoemi, Navaho and Hopi. |
Sun, Jun 9 | 9:30 A.M. |
Ramps In West Virginia
NHPBS (11.1)
Known for their pungent smell and uniquely delicious flavor, ramps have been foraged across North America for centuries. |
Sun, Jun 16 | 9:30 A.M. |
Pecans In Georgia
NHPBS (11.1)
The term pecan was coined by the Algonquin from the word "pacane," which means a nut that needs to be cracked with a stone in the Algonquin language. |
Sun, Jun 23 | 9:30 A.M. |
Maple Syrup In Vermont
NHPBS (11.1)
One of the oldest food traditions in America is tapping trees for sap and boiling it down for the prized natural sweetener, maple syrup. |
Sun, Jun 30 | 9:30 A.M. |
Cheese & Beer In Wisconsin
NHPBS (11.1)
Wisconsin is known for its cheese and its beer. Both serve as a guide to how German and Swiss immigrants shaped the culture of Wisconsin we enjoy today. |
WENH-TV Ch. 11 Durham
WLED-TV Ch. 48 Littleton
WEKW-TV Ch. 18 Keene
W50DP-D Ch. 50 Hanover
W34DQ-D Ch. 34 Pittsburg