Ep 2. Orange Is The New Snack

In Carnival Eats season 9 episode 2, "Orange Is The New Snack," host Noah Cappe travels to the sunny state of Florida to check out the food at the South Florida Fair. The fair features a wide variety of carnival cuisine, ranging from classic cotton candy to quirky culinary creations like deep-fried Twinkies and fried Oreos.

Noah begins his food journey by trying a unique twist on a classic fair food - the corn dog. At the South Florida Fair, vendors are serving up a sleeker, more gourmet version of the corn dog, known as the "pork wing." This version features a juicy pork rib with a crispy, breaded coating instead of a cornmeal batter, which gives it a more refined taste.

Next up, Noah tries a dish that combines two of his favorite foods: pizza and potato chips. The "pizza cone" is a handheld, cone-shaped snack made with pizza dough and filled with all the classic pizza fixings - tomato sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and mushrooms - but with the addition of crunchy potato sticks on top. Noah is impressed with this novel take on pizza, noting that the cone shape makes it easier to eat on the go.

Moving on from savory to sweet, Noah heads over to try a unique dessert called the "Strawberry Shortstack." This towering dessert features a stack of fluffy, golden pancakes sandwiched between layers of whipped cream and fresh strawberries. The whole thing is topped off with a generous drizzle of syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar. Noah can barely contain his excitement as he digs into this delicious dish, exclaiming that it's the perfect sweet treat for any time of day.

Noah also samples a dish that's perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth: the "bacon crack." This dessert features a slab of crispy bacon coated in a layer of dark chocolate and crushed pecans, then drizzled with more chocolate for good measure. This over-the-top dessert is a crowd-pleaser, and Noah can't resist taking several bites before declaring it one of the best desserts he's tried on his Carnival Eats journey so far.

Finally, Noah tries a dish that's sure to delight fans of all things spicy: the "jalapeno popper burger." This juicy burger features a beef patty topped with a bacon-wrapped jalapeno popper and a stack of crispy onion rings. As a lover of all things spicy, Noah can't help but take several bites of this fiery burger, noting that the combination of heat and crunch is unbeatable.

Overall, "Orange Is The New Snack" offers up a diverse range of carnival eats that are sure to please any palate. From the classic corn dog to innovative creations like the pork wing and pizza cone, there's something for everyone at the South Florida Fair. So grab your napkins and get ready to indulge in some seriously delicious carnival cuisine!