Ep 6. Tia's Guilty Pleasures Day

Tia Mowry at Home season 2 episode 6 is titled "Tia's Guilty Pleasures Day" and it's a must-see for food lovers. The episode revolves around Tia's love for some of her favorite comfort foods that she can't resist indulging in. Throughout the episode, Tia shares her personal stories and shows the audience her take on some classic recipes.

The episode opens with Tia in her kitchen preparing her very own twist on the classic pastrami sandwich. She shows us how to make the best homemade pastrami without a smoker and gives some tips for perfectly sliced meat to make the best sandwich. She also shares her love for the deli favorite coleslaw made up of her favorite ingredients, including smoked paprika.

Tia then takes us into her pantry, which is filled with all of her guilty pleasures. She points out some of her favorite snacks and foods that she loves to munch on, like pork rinds and beef jerky, as well as some sweet snacks. We get to see her love for candy and sweets as she pulls out some of her favorites, including Haribo gummy bears and chocolate-covered pretzels. Her next guilty pleasure is an American Classic – Mac & Cheese - with a twist.

Tia cooks some creamy and delicious baked mac and cheese using her favorite blend of cheeses and prosciutto for added depth of flavor. She also shows us how to add some vegetables to the recipe for an extra punch of nutrition. As she sits down to enjoy her lunch, she talks about how mac and cheese is one of her all-time favorite comfort foods and how it reminds her of her childhood with her family.

Next up, Tia heads to the grill to cook up some of her favorite guilty pleasure foods - hot dogs and hamburgers. Tia shares her secrets to perfectly grilled hamburgers and hot dogs while spilling that they are one of her favorite go-to comfort foods. She also shows her twist on a burger, which includes a signature topper with caramelized onion and bacon for extra flavor with every bite.

Finally, Tia whips up something sweet for dessert, showing us how to make funfetti cupcakes from scratch and sharing her memories of how cake mixes were a staple in her house growing up, given her mum wouldn't have the time to make them from scratch while juggling work and family. Tia adds her twist to the classic cupcakes by adding raspberry cream cheese frosting to make them extra special. She also shares that baking is one of her stress-relievers and brings her back to basic pleasure.

Throughout "Tia's Guilty Pleasures Day," Tia shares her story with her audience, highlighting how memories tied to food and meals create lasting, shared memories within family. Viewers get to experience the joy and comfort that Tia experiences with her food choices. Tia also gives us a glimpse of her unfiltered personality and her love for all things food, bringing many moments of laughter, smiles on one's face while indulging in her favourite foods, and feel-good moments.