Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern - Season 20
Season 20
The seven-episode season brings bold new adventures in Zimmern's global culinary quest along some of history's most iconic routes, revealing the food and cultural impact on each region. On this leg, he samples deer haggis while traveling in the footsteps of William Wallace in Scotland, chows down on squirrel and pond frogs along the escape route of the Underground Railroad in northern Kentucky and dines on authentic World War II rations on the Battle of the Bulge site in Belgium.
Episodes
Pony Express Trail
In the season premiere, Zimmern rides the last 200 miles of the Pony Express Trail to its terminus at Sacramento, California, exploring the thrilling mail delivery service that had a short (just 18 months) but profound impact on America. He rides the very same path and enjoys foods that the young riders would have eaten, like son-of-a-gun-stew, fire-roasted duck hearts, boiled elk tongue and pine nut soup. He also discovers fresh foods created by this land's new generation, including sturgeon skin chicharron and cowboy sushi (wagyu beef filet over vinegar-seasoned rice).
William Wallace March Through Scotland
Andrew travels the path of the mythic rebel William Wallace, Along the way he enjoys venison haggis, whisky barrel-smoked haddock and stunning blue lobster from the North Sea. (Listed as S12E03)
Captain Cook and the Ancient Hawaiians
Andrew takes a journey on the Ala Kahakai Trail to learn the tale of Captain James Cook, the British naval officer who "discovered" the Hawaiian archipelago. Along the way, he feasts on traditional island staples, including lau lau and poke. (Listed as S12E02)
WWII Battle of the Bulge
Andrew journeys through Belgium to retrace the steps of the soldiers who fought in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. Along the way he feasts on Belgian staples like meatballs, French fries and even ostrich.
The Saint James Way in Spain
Andrew Zimmern makes a spiritual pilgrimage to the tomb of St. James in Spain. He sets off with Spanish food expert and friend Debbie Musgrove to experience the Camino and the foods tied to the tradition.
North Carolina's Moonshine Highway
Andrew uncovers the legends surrounding NASCAR's storied history that took stock car racing from the backwoods of North Carolina to a national phenomenon. Along the way he dines on pork brains, fried snapping turtle and classic Carolina barbecue.
The Underground Railroad
Andrew explores the historic, invisible network known as the Underground Railroad. Along the way he eats meals typical of the slaves who escaped on the route, from roadkill stew and fire-roasted bullfrog to deer jerky and chitterlings.
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