Ep 5. Waffles and Maple Syrup

The Great Food Truck Race is an exciting culinary competition that follows teams of food truck owners as they travel across the United States, competing in challenges and trying to outdo each other in unique culinary creations. In season 11 episode 5, the teams head to the Canadian border for an episode titled Waffles and Maple Syrup.

The teams start off in Bellingham, Washington and are immediately greeted with a challenge. They must create a signature dish using maple syrup as the primary ingredient in just 30 minutes. With the clock ticking down, the teams scramble to come up with innovative recipes that showcase the sweetness of maple syrup. The judges are impressed with the dishes they sample, but only one team can come out on top.

Next, the teams head to Vancouver for their next challenge, and it's all about waffles. The teams are tasked with creating a unique waffle dish that represents their food truck's style and personality. The choices are endless, with seafood waffles, Korean-inspired waffles, and even waffles with a southern twist all hitting the menu. The judges have a difficult time choosing a winner as each dish is more creative than the last.

The teams then head to their next stop in Squamish, where they'll be selling their waffle dishes to a local crowd. It's an early morning for the teams, but they're all eager to showcase their skills and attract new customers. The challenge here is to see who can sell the most waffles in a limited time period, with the team selling the least facing elimination.

The road to the final challenge heats up as the teams arrive in Whistler, Canada. They must first purchase local ingredients and create an ode to Canada dish that incorporates the flavors of the country. The judges are looking for creativity and authenticity, and the teams do not disappoint. From poutine to beavertails, each team creates a standout dish that impresses the judges.

But it's not over yet. The final challenge takes place at a winter carnival, and the teams are tasked with creating a dish that embodies the carnival spirit. With snow and ice all around, the teams must come up with innovative dishes that capture the fun and whimsy of the carnival. The competition is fierce, and the judges have a difficult time deciding on a winner.

In the end, the team with the lowest sales in Squamish is eliminated, bringing the competition down to the final three. The teams are now entering the home stretch, with only a few challenges standing between them and the grand prize. Tune in to the next episode to see how the competition unfolds and which team comes out on top.