Food: Fact or Fiction?

Food: Fact or Fiction? (2015-2019)

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Do carrots really improve our eyesight? Did the Italians really invent pizza? Did salt win the Civil War? On Food: Fact or Fiction? host Michael McKean explores age-old adages and uncover fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat. From pancakes to burgers to apple pie, we will reveal the accidental discoveries, clever marketing ploys, and war propaganda campaigns that have flavored our favorite dishes with a spoonful of fact and a dash of fiction.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 22:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E26Backyard BBQJun 3, 2019
S04E25SummertimeMay 27, 2019
S04E24Tasting Is BelievingMay 20, 2019
S04E23PotluckyMay 13, 2019
S04E22Fire in the HoleMay 6, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Food: Fact or Fiction? premiere?

Food: Fact or Fiction? premiered on October 26, 2015.

Who hosts the TV show Food: Fact or Fiction?

Michael McKean hosts the TV show Food: Fact or Fiction?.

Can you provide a brief summary of Food: Fact or Fiction??

Food Fact or Fiction? is a cooking show which explores the history of certain foods and dishes. Each episode includes two stories, one which is true and one which is false. Host Michael McKean explains the history and origin of each story and fact checks the claims.

What inspired the creation of Food: Fact or Fiction??

The creation of Food: Fact or Fiction? was inspired by the fact that there are so many myths and legends surrounding the origins of certain foods. The show aims to find out what is fact and what is fiction.

How many episodes are there in season 1 of Food: Fact or Fiction??

Season 1 of Food: Fact or Fiction? has 10 episodes.

Can you give an example of a food that has been featured on Food: Fact or Fiction??

One example of a food that has been featured on Food: Fact or Fiction? is the Caesar Salad.

How long is each episode of Food: Fact or Fiction??

Each episode of Food: Fact or Fiction? is approximately 30 minutes long.

How does Food: Fact or Fiction? determine which stories are true or false?

Food: Fact or Fiction? fact checks the stories with the help of experts in the field, such as food historians and archaeologists.

What sets Food: Fact or Fiction? apart from other cooking shows?

What sets Food: Fact or Fiction? apart from other cooking shows is its focus on the history and origin of foods. The show aims to educate viewers on the background of certain foods and debunk any myths or legends surrounding them.

Is Food: Fact or Fiction? a competition show?

No, Food: Fact or Fiction? is not a competition show, but rather an educational show.

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