Ep 9. Dumplings and Pumpkins

Dumplings and Pumpkins, the ninth episode of season three of Carnival Eats, takes viewers on a culinary adventure through traditional fairground favorites infused with fusion cuisine. The episode highlights unique twists of autumnal flavors and sweet treats.

First, carnival connoisseur Noah Cappe explores a stand that serves the perfect combination of dumplings and turkey legs. The steamy dumplings are stuffed with savory meat and vegetables, made fragrant with herbs and spices, and served with a generous helping of fragrant, moist turkey leg bursting with flavor.

Next, Cappe makes his way to a stand serving up an Asian-inspired take on the traditional pumpkin spice craze. Rimmed with pumpkin spice and sugar, the creamy, cold pumpkin pudding looks every bit as delicious as it tastes.

The episode then takes viewers to a stand dishing out the ultimate pumpkin dessert. Look out for sticky toffee puddings drizzled with sweet syrup, decadent pumpkin cheesecake topped with whipped cream, pumpkin pecan praline bars, and doughnut holes made with a twist of pumpkin-spiced batter.

Cappe finally rounds off his culinary trip with a visit to a stand serving up a starchy snack favorite of the south – sweet potatoes. Baked and served with a twist of decadent toppings like apple butter, marshmallows, and cinnamon sugar, the creamy sweet potatoes taste like a match made in heaven.

The standout feature of Dumplings and Pumpkins is that while the classic flavors of the season are preserved, each dish throws in an element of surprise by offering flavors and ingredients from various corners of the world. Besides allowing for numerous ways to enjoy your pumpkin spice, Carnival Eats is the perfect show for bringing everything that is fun and delish about the fairgrounds into the homes of viewers.