Ep 19. Family Dinner
- April 26, 2018
- 20 min
In the the 19th episode of season 5 of Carnival Eats, entitled "Family Dinner," host Noah Cappe travels across various carnival locations to explore dishes that are best suited for family dinners. The episode begins with Noah making his way to the Spokane County Interstate Fair in Washington. Here, Noah discovers a scrumptious BBQ beef sundae that includes layers of pulled pork, mashed potatoes, and coleslaw. He then explores the Pine County Fair in Minnesota, where he discovers a unique way of serving up a classic comfort food - biscuits and gravy.
From Minnesota, Noah moves on to the Oklahoma State Fair, where he tries out some authentic Native American delicacies. He enjoys the Indian tacos made with ground bison meat, beans, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, wrapped in a traditional frybread. He also discovers a unique dessert called frybread s'mores which is a perfect way to end any family dinner.
Noah then heads to the Eastern Idaho State Fair, where he explores the famous "potato alley." Here, he tries out a crispy and delicious potato cake that is loaded with all kinds of toppings like sour cream, bacon bits, and chives. From Idaho, Noah moves on to the Ohio State Fair, where he sets his sights on some giant deep-fried buckeyes, a traditional Ohio dessert.
In the final segment of the show, Noah travels to the San Diego County Fair in California, where he discovers a unique take on hot dogs - a grilled bacon-wrapped hot dog topped with macaroni and cheese and crumbled potato chips. He also tries out a couple of local favorites - Tijuana-style street corn and giant stuffed baked potatoes.
Throughout the episode, Noah not only explores various carnival locations but also highlights the importance of family dinners in fostering close relationships. He talks to various vendors and fair-goers about their favorite family dinner memories and traditions, underscoring the fact that good food brings people together and creates lasting memories.
"Family Dinner" is an entertaining episode of Carnival Eats that showcases some of the best family-friendly carnival foods out there. With mouth-watering dishes, a fun-loving host, and insights into the importance of family dinners, this episode is sure to delight audiences of all ages.