Unwrapped

Candy Unwrapped: Valentine's Day has all the sweet secrets. The newest installment in our Candy Unwrapped series, this fills us in on the most delicious traditions of Valentine's day.

Go inside the world of America's great love-candy. From mom & pop shops to the giants known as Hershey and M&M/Mars, find out how our favorites are made. This edition of the special will feature footage from the Annual Confectioner show in Chicago.

Our special will take us from the Champagne region of France, to a bar in Chicago that boasts the largest selection of champagne anywhere, to vineyards in California that produce their own remarkable sparkling wine.

Marc Summers chews on the secrets behind bubble gum, from the traditional pink favorite to gumballs. Visits to Dubble Bubble, Concord Confections, Ice Cream World and Global Gumball.

Tap into the secrets behind beer with host Marc Summers. Get an inside look at the Great American Beer Fest and discover microbrews and homebrews. Plus, the ultimate can collection at the Museum of Beverage Containers.

Unwrap secrets behind candy bars as Marc Summers goes behind the scenes at some of America's old favorites like Hershey, Milky Way, Snickers and Three Musketeers. Plus, trips to Hershey, PA, and Annabel Candy.

Host Marc Summers reveals how spicy foods pack their punch. Find out the secrets of Mr. & Mrs. T's Bloody Mary mix, take a trip to see how scorching sauces are made. Finally, a chocolate cowgirl with a kick and a sugary ball of fire. Can you stand it?

Get the inside information on theater concessions with a look at a machine that will pop the perfect kernel, chocolate-covered raisins, the world of M&M collectibles, and much more.

Marc Summers takes a look at Carnival Food from what it takes to be a cotton candy craftsman to secret behinds Auntie Anne's twisted pretzels. Plus learn how salt-water taffy is concocted at the Atlantic City Boardwalk and a trip to the Funnel Cake factory.

Check out some classic snacks that have developed a new, colorful character. Learn how Pepsi got the case of the blues, and the trick to giving chips a new blue look. Watch as applesauce goes Technicolor, and brown brownies get rainbow accessories.

Watch how bubblegum can be made by kids, and take a sweet trip down memory lane with the history of Candy Land, Mr. Potato Head, and other yummy classics. Then, it's time to make mealtime playtime. Learn the story of Chuck E. Cheese, and visit the world's largest McDonald's Playplace.

They're wild...they're crazy...they're food fanatics. Meet a duo who are serious about their cereal, and join the ultimate coffee fan in his quest to visit every Starbuck's location. Find out what a real Root Beer enthusiast has dug up, and see what's on display at the Gourd Museum.

Join host, Marc Summers as he takes a walk on the wild side of pet treats. First, go behind the counter of a dog bakery, check out a company making mints for "mutts", and discover how bird feed is cast into fun forms. Learn how non-allergenic biscuits were born for buddy and get the scoop on canine ice cream. Finally, find out how catnip becomes available in bubble form!

Host Marc Summers takes a bit out of Delicatessens. Get an inside look at how pastrami is made, how mustard gets mixed, how pickles get pickled, and how rye bread gets put together. Learn how how a west coast deli claims to be the king of corned beef.

Join host Marc Summers as he steps into the world of themed restaurants. Travel back to the Medieval Times, pull up a chair at the Trailer Park Lounge. Remember Happy Days at Johnny Rockets, go to the future at Encounter, and find out how Hard Rock started.

In this episode of Unwrapped, Marc Summers explores tailgating temptations. First, stop by Quizno's and check out how they serve up subs and learn how Dixie creates cups. Couldn't get tickets to the game? Head over to ESPN Zone to see what they serve up on a typical game day and much, much more!

Check out an ice cream bar with a crispy coating, a popcorn with a candy cover, and a potato chip with extra crunchability . Then find out about brittle, and learn what makes Chee-tos so snappy. Plus, visit Diamond Nuts to get a crack at walnuts.

Learn about Chick-fil-A's claim to the first chicken sandwich, discover what a Chic-O-Stick is, and go behind the scenes to see Pot Pies made. Next, take a trip to Tyson and sip on the secrets behind Bullion. Then get the inside peep on Chiclets.

This episode is loaded with everything Stuffed. Jalapenos bursting with cheese, a restaurant selling crepes and how raviolis are rolled. Meet an eating champ and see sausages jam-packed with flavor. "Top" it all off with Stuffing made on your "stove."

Check out a cookbook with special effect edibles, a candy you can stack like legos, and meet a butter sculptor. Visit Play-doh, and see how Alphabet soup is served up. Plus, get a taste of a candy clay.

Join Marc Summers as he explores the most notable number ones in food. We'll look at the longest candy counter, explore the oldest restaurant in the U.S. and break open the biggest bag of chips. All this and more on Unwrapped.

Check out Washington's chocolate monuments, see how flag candy is concocted, and discover Dairy Queen's patriotic pops. Find out which cookie pays tribute to our country, and watch as "Fourth of July" berries are born.

Join host, Marc Summers, as he takes a trip down the Boardwalk. Check out a company whipping up cotton candy, cool off with frozen lemonade,learn why custard is making a comeback, and watch as caramel and corn get mixed up. All this and more!

In this episode of Unwrapped, join host, Marc Summers, as he gathers some sunny tidbits about picnics. Discover how cold cuts got their name, watch as paper plates are processed and see how hot dogs are prepared. Uncover potato salad secrets and get the inside scoop on how Fritos are fried. Finally, check out a picnic essential.... plastic utensils!

Check the mail with host Marc Summers as he explores Mail Order Munchies. Check out Omaha Steaks, visit the Vermont Country Store. Then, discover the secret to shipping Lobsters, and the history behind Harryand David's. Finally see how dry ice is created.

In this episode of Unwrapped, we look at Protein. See candy bars packing a punch, hurry to a Spiedie Festival, and sip a shake that will "pump you up." Next, learn the secrets of seafood sandwiches and watch a 6 lb. Burger get built. Finally, join the festivities celebrating Tofu in all its glory!

First, Take a bite out of Ortega Taco Shells, find out the twist behind Refried Beans and check out Jack cheese. Relish how taquitos get rolled up and watch the World's Largest Enchilada get built. Finally, discover Horchata.

Take a tour of the Whirlpool test labs, uncover how Reynold's Oven Bags are made and discover why Corelle is so durable. See kitchen gadgets galore and check out how Tupperware pops out. Plus, take a stab at how knives are formed.

Join host, Marc Summers for this healthy episode of Au Natural. Sink your teeth into Sundrops, get the inside scoop at Bear Naked Granola and learn the secrets of Amy's Frozen Entrees. Head to a restaurant serving fresh food fast, and take a peek behind the shelves of Whole Foods Market. Finally, find out how a savory snack got its name, Pirates Booty.

Giddy up and get ridin because in this episode of Unwrapped we discover Cowboy Cooking! Visit with a Chuckwagon Chef, bake up some beans at the B&M factory,and check out a Cowgirl Restaurant. Then, see how Sarsaparilla is made and how cast iron skillets are formed. Plus, take a Wild Ride to the Beef Jerky plant

Rise and shine, because in this episode of Unwrapped we explore LOAFING AROUND. See wheat spun into golden bread at Oroweat, watch yeast perform its magic and meet some meatloaf makers. Learn how one company whips up an antipasto loaf and head to Duvet, A NY RESTAURANT, where you're meal is served in bed.

We explore everything Hi-Tech. Go behind the scenes at NASA to see what their chefs are concocting, check out a "Kitchen of the Future" and hop on the information superhighway with Internet Shopping Carts. Watch how hi-tech packaging is made at Tetra Pak and ogle the food at the Google Cafeteria. Finally, find out how Force Flex trash bags are formed.

Join host Marc Summers as he gets cooking with kids. Meet the world?s youngest chef, visit with two pint sized chocolate entrepreneurs and head to the Crisco Team Pie Bakeoff. Then, check out an artist using food as art and see how little tikes put technology to work in the kid kitchens. Plus, discover a kid-friendly restaurant called Peanut Butter & Ellie?s.

See what Sour Patch Kids are modeled after, head to Hardee?s for their Monster Burger and pucker up for a pickle-eating contest. Check out the longest gum wrapper chain and discover the secrets behind Harmony?s Extreme Trail mix

Check out Cracker Barrel, visit an old-fashioned store and see how Country Crock whips up margarine spreads. Discover how black-eyed peas boil up and head to the White Fence Farm. Finally, find out the secrets of Deep Fried Pickles.

Marc Summers takes a bite out of The Big Apple. First, get a taste of real American barbecue at The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, find out what makes a sundae worth a $1000 and check out the reigning hot dog of New York, Papaya King. Discover one restaurant?s relationship with the Brooklyn Bridge and then travel west to Las Vegas to see how things are done there New York-style

Join host Marc Summers for this episode on all things spreadable and edible. Watch Nutella get whipped up, discover the secrets behind the spatula spreader and visit the Swiss Colony to see them prepare their Incredible Spreadables. Then, visit an art studio for kids where the paint actually has flavor and discover the secrets behind creating over 100 flavors of nut butter. Plus, see the magic of the Butter Bell.

Fire up the grill because we?re celebrating cooking in the great outdoors! Take lessons from CharBroil Grilling University, check out what a shot of marinade does for meat and see how barbecue is done Mongolian-style. Next, discover the art of making kabobs and get some barbecue tips from a master. Finally, see what perks up a Cajun barbecue sauce.

Today, we're chilling out with a look at frosty foods. Discover how a Wendy's Frosty is formed, get a taste of a hot sauce with a cool bite and head to Tastee Freez for lessons in twisting up a cone. Then belly up at Eskimo Joe's where they're serving up a cold one with a familiar face and see how Hostess is throwing Snoballs year round. Finally, get a taste of a delicious makeover for a snowman named Frosty.

Get ready to blend, whip and crush because we?re looking at shakable treats. Visit the Waring factory for a peek at building a blender, scale the World?s Biggest Blizzard and find out who Mrs. Dash really is. Then see how the smoothie was born and discover a cocktail shaker company making instant classics. Plus, get in line for a trip through a salt and pepper shaker museum.

Today we?re biting into the indulgent sweet treats of delectable delights. See how peanut brittle is made, sample a petit four with four legs and visit a dessert company baking for the entire country. Next, learn the trick to stacking up baklava and get in line for a ticket to the Chocolate Show. Then treat yourself to a slice of special key lime cake.

Join us as Marc Summers introduces you to old favorites and new trends. We ll take you into the test kitchens of DQ where they formulate new Blizzard flavors, show you where you can order unusual ice cream at E-Creamery. com, and teach you how to make your own at Cook Street Culinary School.

You'll want to stick around for this episode of Unwrapped where host Marc Summers chews on some facts about gum.

Join us as host Marc Summers breaks out the cookie sheet and hits the kitchen for some cutting edge info about cookies. First, we go to Grandmas, but this isn t your grannys cookie factory! Next, keep your eyes on the ball, as we head to the Cooperstown Cookie Company. Then, find out what makes Flathaus Fine Snaps so snappy.

Join us as host Marc Summers unwraps the pleasures of patriotic foods. find out the secret behind a historic San Francisco treat called It's It Ice Cream.discover how to get Maine lobster online from the Hancock Gourmet Lobster Company and pay homage to Samuel Adams as we go behind the scenes to a brewery the founding fathers would have loved.

Learn about the classic grape soda, Grapette, and be mystified by the Grapple, which looks like an apple but tastes like a grape. Next, go behind the scenes at Welch's and learn just how many grapes it takes to make that popular juice.

Hit the trail with Marc Summers on an expedition to find treats to eat when you're roughin' it. With a look behind Russell Stover's S'mores, Oregon Freeze Dry gourmet meals,Oceanspray trail mix, the GSI Camp Kitchen, Backpacker's Gourmet Chocolate and Itty Bitty Kitchen cookbook.

Join the crowd as host Marc Summers tackles fan fare at ballparks and arenas. With a look at Cracker Jacks, Klement's Sausage in Wisconsin, Superpretzels, Gehl's ooey-gooey nacho cheese sauce, churros and Minute Maid soft frozen lemonade.

Marc Summers investigates that American icon, the hot dog. With a tour of the Sabrett factory in the Bronx, learn about sauerkraut at the Fremont Company in Ohio, corn dogs at Hinsdale Farms in Indiana, buffalo dogs plus French's yellow mustard and an American hot dog-eating champion as he shares his speed-eating secrets.

On this episode of Unwrapped, we're traveling back in time to revisit some old school snacks we remember well, like Jello, Funyuns, Dairy Queen and Marshmallow Fluff.

Join Marc Summers as we take a look at dips. Learn the secret of the mozzarella stretch at the Farm Rich factory, how Cedar Foods makes hummus and Frito's makes Scoops and visit Geja's Café and Biscottea.

Time to brave your cravings, cause today we are stirring up lots of sweet stories about chocolate with your host, Marc Summers. First, pucker up with Hersheys Kisses and see whats inside Mercado Chocolate Loco, a crazy chocolate store. Then, Amano Artisan Chocolate explains the art of making chocolate the old-fashioned way and we ll slice into some super satiny pie from Marie Callenders.

Join Marc Summers in the lobby for a few last-minute treats including Dots!, Tootsie Rolls, Jolly Time microwave popcorn, J&J Snack Foods pretzels, Dippin' Dots, Twizzlers and ShoWest preview of the latest movies snack trends.

Join host Marc Summers for a look inside the summertime snacks Blue Bunny Strawberry Shortcake on a stick, Tuscan Cantaloupe from Dulcinea Farms, the history of Slurpee and Sweet Leaf Tea.

Join host Marc Summers for a basket full of delicious treats including Reser's potato salad, Dulcinea Farms seedless watermelons, Vienna Beef deli meats, relish at Mount Olive & olive oil at McEvoy Ranch.

Marc Summers unwraps the best of BBQ with a taste Seattle's With Love, Lay's BBQW chips, Dole Cole Slaw, White BBQ sauce at Big Bob's in Alabama & Reser's Macaroni Salad.