Frankie's World

Welcome to Frankie's World, a weird yet informative journey through the history of some of your favorite dishes, the strange science of cooking and of course, delicious recipes.

Proletariat Pasta

S1 E2

Frankie uncovers a secret ingredient you never knew you loved, along with the strange history of the prostitute's pasta. While nobody is certain of how carbonara came to be, this combo of bacon, eggs and pasta is glorious.

Humble Pie

S1 E3

From the American origins of Apple Pie to the bizarre creation myth of modern Ice Cream, Frankie takes a look at the twisted tales behind some of our beloved desserts.

Chicken Coup

S1 E4

From pantry stalwart to gourmet favorite, Frankie demonstrates how mac 'n' cheese continues to reinvent itself. Later, Frankie shares the history of fried chicken, explains the KFC phenomenon in Japan, and whips up Nashville-style chicken.