Welcome to Food Stories! In this episode, we examine common food dishes and food styles that have become culinary signatures for many different countries. Find out the world record for the most apple pies eaten in 6 minutes, discover the origin of the hotdog, and learn how to make your own meringue or sushi at home with simple recipes.

pt. 1. Pies: Food Stories -- pt. 2. Pickles: Food Stories -- pt. 3. Hotdogs: Food Stories -- pt. 4. Fritters: Food Stories -- pt. 5. Meringue: Food Stories -- pt. 6. Salad: Food Stories -- pt. 7. Sushi: Food Stories.