The Food That Built America
History
The stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.
Upcoming TV Listings for The Food That Built America
The Food That Built America Supermarket Sweep
At the turn of the 20th century, Bernard Kroger and another upstart grocer come up with genius innovations that help invent the modern supermarket.
6:00 AM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 256
The Food That Built America Supermarket Sweep
At the turn of the 20th century, Bernard Kroger and another upstart grocer come up with genius innovations that help invent the modern supermarket.
6:00 AM on History Channel US HD - East 1256
The Food That Built America Lunchbox Legends
Lunchtime is one of the most enjoyable meals of every kid's day, but before the 1960s it was just another meal; then, three very different food visionaries take matters into their own hands.
7:00 AM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 256
The Food That Built America Lunchbox Legends
Lunchtime is one of the most enjoyable meals of every kid's day, but before the 1960s it was just another meal; then, three very different food visionaries take matters into their own hands.
7:00 AM on History Channel US HD - East 1256
The Food That Built America Let Them Eat Snack Cakes
Martha Entenmann takes the reins of her late husband's baking company and grows it into a national powerhouse; a married couple bankrupt one bakery but succeed during their second time around with a revolutionary way to sell snack cakes.
8:00 AM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 256
The Food That Built America Let Them Eat Snack Cakes
Martha Entenmann takes the reins of her late husband's baking company and grows it into a national powerhouse; a married couple bankrupt one bakery but succeed during their second time around with a revolutionary way to sell snack cakes.
8:00 AM on History Channel US HD - East 1256
The Food That Built America A Dish Best Served... Soft
When his ice cream truck breaks down, Tom Carvel discovers that half-melted ice cream is a surefire hit with customers.
9:00 AM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 256
The Food That Built America A Dish Best Served... Soft
When his ice cream truck breaks down, Tom Carvel discovers that half-melted ice cream is a surefire hit with customers.
9:00 AM on History Channel US HD - East 1256
The Food That Built America Do or Donut
When a commercial caterer realizes his two bestselling items are donuts and coffee, he joins forces with his brother-in-law to create a revolutionary donut chain; a rivalry starts with a beloved Southern-based donut shop.
10:00 AM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 256
The Food That Built America Do or Donut
When a commercial caterer realizes his two bestselling items are donuts and coffee, he joins forces with his brother-in-law to create a revolutionary donut chain; a rivalry starts with a beloved Southern-based donut shop.
10:00 AM on History Channel US HD - East 1256