Ep 8. Festive Foods

Unwrapped 2.0 is back with all new tantalizing episodes that exposes the secrets behind the making of our favorite foods. Season 2 Episode 8 is titled 'Festive Foods' and promises to be an exciting and enticing experience that takes you on a journey of festive foods and treats that bring everyone together.

The episode begins with a look at the history of Hanukkah foods while Alfonso Riberio guides us through tastemakers creating some Hanukkah staple items, like Sufganiyot, challah bread, and latkes. He explores the origins of these foods and samples some delicious variations of them that are produced in different parts of the country.

Next up, we journey to Vermont to uncover the secrets behind holiday cheese balls. With warm bread and crackers readily available, cheese balls become a staple in holiday parties. Unwrapped 2.0 takes us behind the scenes and exposes the methods of creating these delicious appetizers.

From cheese balls to peppermint bark, the show moves on to explore another holiday treat that dates back several decades. The episode looks back at the M&M Factory and how they create white chocolate peppermint candies that are loved by many. With large quantities produced during the holiday season, the episode shows how this popular treat is created, packaged, and shipped to retailers.

The next segment of the show delves into another holiday staple, fruitcake. The show explores different fruitcake bakeries that share their unique recipes and how they have been passed down through generations. Additionally, the episode explores the Fruitcake Festival and how a town in Colorado uses fruitcakes for building creations, including a mill, a train station, and even a miniature Santa!

The show then takes us on a trip to Hawaii to uncover the secrets behind making traditional Hawaiian poke. This delicacy is often served in the summer but its unique flavor makes it a perfect dish for the holidays. In this segment, essential ingredients and techniques used in making the dish are unveiled, showing viewers what makes poke a truly unique dish.

Another staple in holiday dinners, sweet potatoes, are given an exclusive segment on the show. The episode uncovers the history of sweet potatoes, which have been a part of Thanksgiving celebrations for generations. We witness bakers and chefs who combine candied yams and fluffy sweet potato pies to create a sweet dessert that is enjoyed by all during the holiday season.

Finally, the episode comes to a close with a trip to the candy factory. The team uncovers the history of candy canes, a treat that has been a part of holiday celebrations for centuries. With several variations of candy canes available, Unwrapped 2.0 features several candy makers creating their unique variations of these holiday treats and the equipment used to create different designs.

Unwrapped 2.0 Season 2 Episode 8, 'Festive Foods,' has done an exceptional job in capturing the essence of the holiday season. This episode is sure to leave you feeling nostalgic, full of holiday cheer, and definitely craving for more!