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American as Hand Pie

Season 1 Episode 1 | 52m 41s

Vivian’s crash course in mass producing hand pies inspires her to revisit the applejacks of her youth. Her journey includes a trip to West Virginia for a taste of their signature pepperoni rolls and a look at the world’s most popular hand pie — the empanada.

Aired: 03/26/20 | Expires: 05/31/20
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