The Farm

Season 1

2013 · 13 episodes

Episodes

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   1. Family Feast

   1 Jan 2013

   Welcome to the most compelling food show on TV. Ian Knauer lives on the family farm in Pennsylvania. He's leading the farm-to-table revolution. If he can raise it, grow it, catch it or shoot it...the family will prep and eat it. Seriously delicious feast!

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   2. Oh So Sweet

   8 Jan 2013

   Bees are among the most important members of the farm. Learn how to keep your own, harvest honey, and cook a honey feast including Chipotle-Honey Glazed Ribs and Honey Cake.

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   3. Ultimate Home Brew

   15 Jan 2013

   For all the beer lovers out there, ever think about making your own? Ian learns how from a brewing expert, then takes some home to cook an all-beer dinner featuring his Fresh Hop Pasta.

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   4. Milk Cow, Make Cheese

   22 Jan 2013

   Love pizza? Learn how to make it from scratch! In this episode, Ian teaches you how to milk a cow, make fresh ricotta and mozzarella, and craft those cheeses into a full meal featuring Ricotta Pizza and Cocoa Yogurt Cake.

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   5. Fruit & Veg Miracles

   29 Jan 2013

   Want to know the easiest way to support your local farmer? Ian meets with a CSA farmer who grows amazing produce. Every dish in this episode comes straight from the garden.

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   6. Hearty Winter Stew

   5 Feb 2013

   Veggies aren’t just for the summer. In this episode, Ian weaves late-season vegetables into a super-satisfying vegetarian meal featuring Winter Squash Stew, Kale Chips, Wheat Berry Salad, and Sweet Potato Pie.

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   7. Whole Roasted Pig

   12 Feb 2013

   Every year Ian and his family host a pig roast on The Farm. Learn about heritage and sustainable farming, as well as how to roast a whole pig and make delicious crowd-pleasers like the Big Phil's Mac 'n' Cheese and Erin's Piggy Cupcakes.

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   8. Independence Day Specials

   19 Feb 2013

   When asked what Ian's family & friends who serve overseas miss the most, the answer is always the food. Hear touching stories about communicating overseas through food and make all-American picnic favorites – from Cheddar-Stuffed Burgers to Fried Chicken.

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   9. Amazing Egg Dishes

   26 Feb 2013

   The egg is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. Learn how to raise your own chickens & make everything from a breakfast of perfect fried eggs on a Croque to a dinner of Fresh Pasta Carbonara and even a Strawberry-Rum Sabayon for dessert.

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    10. Makin’ Bacon

    5 Mar 2013

    In this episode, Ian shows you how to make your own bacon without the use of dangerous nitrates or chemicals. Then, he shows you how to make his favorite sandwich, the BLT, accompanied with a cold beer he brewed himself.

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    11. Fire Pit Chicken

    12 Mar 2013

    Ian takes a trip to visit Iron Chef Jose Garces on his farm and learns his twist on preparing nachos. After being inspired, Ian returns home to make his version of a Potato Nacho to go along with his Brick Chicken, cooked over an open fire pit.

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    12. Flavor on Steroids

    19 Mar 2013

    Fresh herbs brighten up the flavor of anything. Learn how easy it is to grow your own herbs at home. Then, Ian shows you how versatile herbs can be and which herbs work best with which foods.

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    13. Steakhouse Secrets

    26 Mar 2013

    America has always had a love affair with steak. In this episode, Ian will show you the secrets to making a steak that rivals the most famous steakhouses. He’ll show you the right cuts of beef to use and most importantly, how to dry age it at home.