The Secret Life Of

Chips have had a fascinating journey through the centuries. Host Jim O?Connor explores the history and variety of America?s favorite chips, and then discovers new, innovative, and healthy variations on the classic snack

How did birthday parties get started? How are they celebrated in other countries? Host Jim O?Connor uncovers the surprising secrets behind birthday parties, from the history of the birthday cake, to the variations of birthday party food served all over the world.

Hot or cold, cereal is America?s favorite way to start the day, yet its origins can be traced back to European roots. Host Jim O?Connor discovers the history of America?s favorite cereals, then dives into the new, healthy varieties that are appealing to contemporary breakfast lovers

They?re one of the most popular foods in the world. In Belgium and France they?re called "pommes frites," and in England they?re called "chips." In America, cooking innovations made them as popular as the hamburger. Join Jim O?Connor as he traces the origins of America?s favorite vegetable

Pretzels, the popular snack with a divinely inspired shape. Join host Jim O?Connor as he visits Pennsylvania, the birthplace of the American pretzel, and then reveals the latest twist for this crunchy and chewy snack in The Secret Life?of Pretzels.

American consumes nearly 153 pounds of it a year! Host Jim O?Connor travels to Hawaii to get a taste for the yummy sweetener right from the cane, then gets a first hand look at how its used in everything from gourmet appetizers to highly prized artworks. Join him as he spins the sweet tale in The Secret Life of ...Sugar.

How did milkshakes become both so decadent and lovable? Grab your spoons and straws as Jim O?Connor traces the ever popular milkshake from pharmaceutical concoction to deliciously flavored fast food treat on The Secret Life of? Milkshakes.

For kids and adults alike, the beach is still that special place to indulge in saltwater taffy, fudge and frozen custard. Grab your swimsuit and join Jim O?Connor as he plunges into the tasty world of some of the nations? most delectable treats, on The Secret Life of Seaside Sweets

Host Jim O?Connor travels from Honolulu to New York City to sample the freshest, most mouth-watering sushi in America. Pick up your chopsticks and join Jim as he goes fishing for The Secret Life of Sushi

Once relegated as a bland breakfast food and occasionally dressed up with lox and cream cheese, bagels today have more flavors than you can shake a schmear at. Join host Jim O?Connor as he visits the most authentic and innovative bagel bakeries in the U.S. and learns the "hole" secret behind The Secret Life of Bagels.

Host Jim O?Connor travels from coast to coast to uncover the gooiest, sweetest and most addicting treats in America on The Secret Life of Brownies.

What makes soda so enticing? Host Jim O?Connor pops the lid off the sparking history of the soft drink while sampling America?s oldest - and newest- soft drink flavors on The Secret Life of Soft Drinks

We chew about 350 sticks of gum every year. Join Jim O?Connor as he goes behind the scenes of America?s sticky obsession on The Secret Life of Bubble Gum.