The show
In each episode, Host, Joey Fatone visits a different American city to meet someone known in their community for a signature recipe. He and the show's crew spend a day in the person's kitchen and Fatone helps the cook prepare the recipe for his/her friends and family and share stories and family memories pertaining to the recipe and the cook's family.Episodes
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