Man, Fire, Food Season 1 Episode 2 Fire Trucks
- TV-G
- September 25, 2012
- 20 min
In season 1 episode 2 of Man, Fire, Food, titled "Fire Trucks," host Roger Mooking explores the world of mobile kitchens. The episode takes viewers on a journey to discover the unique and delicious meals that are prepared on fire trucks across America.
Roger begins his adventure in Los Angeles, where he meets Chef Dave Danhi, owner of The Grilled Cheese Truck. The food truck is known for its gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, and Roger samples their most popular sandwich, "The Cheesy Mac and Rib," which is a combination of macaroni and cheese and pulled pork.
Next, Roger heads to Denver, Colorado, where he discovers a unique food truck called the Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs. The truck serves exotic game sausages, like elk and reindeer, and Roger gets to try the "Jackalope" sausage made from rabbit and antelope meat.
In Portland, Oregon, Roger meets Chef Sarah Schneider, owner of the Happy Camper Cocktail Company. Her food truck serves handcrafted cocktails and small bites like pulled pork sliders and grilled cheese sandwiches. Roger gets to try a pulled pork slider and a grilled cheese sandwich made with gruyere cheese and caramelized onions.
In Austin, Texas, Roger visits the Noble Sandwich Company food truck, where Chef John Bates makes sandwiches with homemade bread and locally sourced ingredients. Roger tries their popular "Seared Ahi Tuna" sandwich, which is made with seared ahi tuna, pickled ginger, and wasabi mayo.
Finally, Roger heads to New York City to visit the "Syrian Mobile Kitchen," a food truck that serves Syrian cuisine. The truck was started by a group of Syrian refugees to share their culture and food with Americans. Roger tries their "Kibbeh," which is a ground beef and bulgur wheat mixture stuffed with onions, pine nuts, and spices.
Throughout the episode, Roger showcases the different fire trucks and mobile kitchens where these delicious meals are prepared. Viewers will learn about the challenges and rewards of running a food truck business, and discover new and exciting foods from across America.
