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The Best Episodes of A Taste of History Season 11

Every episode of A Taste of History Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Taste of History Season 11!

A Taste of History is a TV cooking series that explores America’s culinary beginnings from the birthplace of American cuisine. This innovative series brings America’s...
Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS

Season 11 Ratings Summary

"The Seed of a City" is the best rated episode of "A Taste of History" season 11. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/1/2020. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Eat It to Beat It".

  • The Seed of a City
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    #1 - The Seed of a City

    Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2020

    18th century taverns provided much more than a meal and a place to sleep - they were often the catalyst for a city's growth. Chef Staib joins the team at Dill's Tavern to discover the roots of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania and prepare recipes such as roast mutton, sausage cassoulet, and more.

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  • Eat It to Beat It
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    #2 - Eat It to Beat It

    Season 11 Episode 2 - Aired 7/9/2020

    Chef Staib travels to the Caribbean nation of Grenada to shed light on the threat of the invasive lionfish and cook up some tasty solutions. Recipes include lionfish ceviche and pan seared lionfish with fire roasted breadfruit.

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  • History on a Half Shell
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    #3 - History on a Half Shell

    Season 11 Episode 3 - Aired 7/20/2020

    Chef Staib explores the oyster harvesting industry from its tumultuous past to its sustainable present. Staib celebrates this keystone species with a family seafood feast, and prepares some unique recipes of his own like crab & oyster cakes and oyster empanadas.

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  • Cuisine of the Equator
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    #4 - Cuisine of the Equator

    Season 11 Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2020

    Chef Staib travels to the highlands of Ecuador where local ingredients and indigenous culture combine with that of the Spanish conquistadors to create something truly unique. Recipes like cuy, cevichocho, and helados de paila are prepared by local chefs.

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  • The Santa Fe Trail
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    #5 - The Santa Fe Trail

    Season 11 Episode 5 - Aired 8/3/2020

    Chef Staib journeys down the Santa Fe trail through Kansas to discover where travelers regrouped before the next perilous leg of their journey. Recipes like steamed venison pudding and bison stew are prepared at a local stagecoach stop.

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  • Return to the Dockyard
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    #6 - Return to the Dockyard

    Season 11 Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2020

    Chef Staib returns to Antigua to discuss the significance of the island's 17th century naval dockyard. Signature island recipes include fungee, lobster rundown, ducana, and creole grouper.

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  • America's Oldest City
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    #7 - America's Oldest City

    Season 11 Episode 7 - Aired 8/17/2020

    Chef Staib visits the oldest continuously inhabited city in the continental United States: St. Augustine, Florida. Authentic Spanish dishes are prepared including gambas al ajillo, fabada asturiana, and gazpacho.

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  • Historic Locust Grove
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    #8 - Historic Locust Grove

    Season 11 Episode 8 - Aired 8/24/2020

    Chef Staib visits a Louisville homestead once frequented by former presidents and the explorers of the American frontier. Recipes include burgoo, chicken leek pie, and more.

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  • Swimming Pigs in Paradise
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    #9 - Swimming Pigs in Paradise

    Season 11 Episode 9 - Aired 8/31/2020

    The gorgeous waters of Exuma harbor a diverse variety of marine species including one you may not expect: swimming pigs. Chef Staib explores the unique island culture and cuisine including lobster and grits, conch chowder, and curried goat.

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  • The Experiment in Zoar
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    #10 - The Experiment in Zoar

    Season 11 Episode 10 - Aired 9/8/2020

    Chef Staib travels to the town of Zoar, Ohio, established by German separatists in the 19th century. He learns what can be accomplished with a strong sense of community, and prepares familiar recipes from his homeland such as spaetzle and gaisburger marsch.

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  • Coastal Manabí Cuisine
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    #11 - Coastal Manabí Cuisine

    Season 11 Episode 11 - Aired 9/14/2020

    Chef Staib visits the Manabí province of Ecuador to sample its fresh seafood and diverse native cuisine. Staib also learns to make the region's quintessential dish known as viche at an indigenous archeological site.

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  • The Galápagos Islands
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    #12 - The Galápagos Islands

    Season 11 Episode 12 - Aired 9/21/2020

    Chef Staib journeys to the famed Galápagos Islands. He explores the vast wildlife, samples coffee produced from volcanic soil, and tastes the local ceviche made from an endemic species of the islands.

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