America The Bountiful

AMERICA THE BOUNTIFUL will take viewers on a weekly journey into America's heartland to learn about culture and find inspiration in the personal, emotionally moving chronicles of farmers, artisans, restauranteurs, and home cooks through the fare that they grow, produce, and eat. In each of 13 episodes, Capri meets with guests to shine a spotlight on the vibrant, and culturally diverse untold food stories and traditions hidden in rural and small-town America. From indigenous chefs to multigenerational family farmers, Capri introduces the audience to those who make up the cultural and culinary tapestry that forms the rich story of the United States.

Sun, May 19	9:30 A.M.	Pheasants In South Dakota NHPBS (11.1) There is a long tradition of hunting wild game in the Plains.
Sun, May 26	9:30 A.M.	Blue Crabs In Maryland NHPBS (11.1) Maryland is synonymous with crabs and has been dating back to the 17th century.
Sun, Jun 2	9:30 A.M.	Corn In Arizona NHPBS (11.1) Corn is a sacred food for all indigenous tribes of Arizona, including the Tohono O'odham, Yoemi, Navaho and Hopi.
Sun, Jun 9	9:30 A.M.	Ramps In West Virginia NHPBS (11.1) Known for their pungent smell and uniquely delicious flavor, ramps have been foraged across North America for centuries.
Sun, Jun 16	9:30 A.M.	Pecans In Georgia NHPBS (11.1) The term pecan was coined by the Algonquin from the word "pacane," which means a nut that needs to be cracked with a stone in the Algonquin language.
Sun, Jun 23	9:30 A.M.	Maple Syrup In Vermont NHPBS (11.1) One of the oldest food traditions in America is tapping trees for sap and boiling it down for the prized natural sweetener, maple syrup.