Food Is Life explores the people, places, and stories behind great food.
From unforgettable food destinations and regional specialties to outdoor cooking, barbecue culture, comfort food, and culinary adventures, we celebrate the flavors, traditions, and experiences that make food one of life's great pleasures.
Join us as we travel in search of hidden gems, learn from chefs, pitmasters, and food personalities, and discover the recipes, techniques, and stories that bring great food to life.
Whether we're exploring a city's food scene, cooking over open fire, visiting backyard barbecue setups, or sharing memorable meals with remarkable people, every episode is about the joy of food and the people who make it worth remembering.
New episodes every week.
Food Is Life is produced by Principal Media and features authorized releases of licensed programming.
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Andrew Zimmern is back in the field — and this time he's after wild duck in South Texas.
After a morning on the water, Andrew brings the day's catch back to the fire and cooks it two completely different ways: braised in red wine and roasted whole over an open flame.
A new Field to Fire adventure is up now.
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Some people catch dinner.
The rest of us head to Pike Place Market. 🐟
Fresh halibut, seafood poutine, ceviche, and one of America's greatest food destinations are all waiting in today's episode.
🍽️ Watch here!
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We dropped another Andrew Zimmern fishing video today!
This time he's in Texas chasing one of North America's strangest fish—the prehistoric alligator gar. Then he heads back to the fire to find out if it's actually worth eating.
Have you ever seen (or eaten) an alligator gar?
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If you could spend one week eating your way across California...
Where would your first stop be?
Here's our new compilation!
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Bonus Andrew Zimmern!
We dropped an extra episode yesterday, and this time Andrew heads out on the water before cooking up one of Minnesota's greatest traditions—a fresh walleye shore lunch over an open fire.
If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, we'd love to know what you think.
Watch here:
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Binge Time!
🦞 Which American seafood destination is at the top of your bucket list?
🌊 Seattle
🦞 Cape Cod
🌴 Hawaii
🐚 Key West
🍤 Fort Lauderdale
☀️ Santa Barbara
We just revisited our 2+ hour seafood marathon, and it's the perfect summer weekend comfort-watch if you're in the mood for great food and beautiful coastal scenery.
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Andrew Zimmern says this simple grilling trick came from his dad—and decades later, he still uses it.
If you've got 10 minutes today, come cook over the fire with Andrew.
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🍷 When most people think of California wine country, they think of Napa...
But we just loved Sonoma!
Beyond the vineyards we found authentic German food, an incredible artisan butcher, olive oil tasting, local wineries and one unforgettable duck risotto—all surrounded by some of Northern California's most beautiful scenery.
If you've ever wanted to spend a relaxing day exploring Sonoma, this one's for you.
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New this week on Food Is Life! 🔥
Andrew Zimmern is cooking one of his favorite rustic dinners over an open fire—a rich braised game bird with homemade potato dumplings, brown butter, fresh herbs, and a simple salad to finish it off.
If you're looking for something relaxing to put on while you unwind, this one's an easy watch. Great food, great stories, and another reminder why Wild Game Kitchen has become one of our favorite series.
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You don't need a passport to experience Thailand.
🇹🇭 In Los Angeles, there's an entire neighborhood devoted to authentic Thai food and culture—from fiery Southern curries to Northern Thai sausage, handmade pad thai and mango sticky rice.
If you've never explored Thai Town, this is a fun place to start.
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