Secrets revealed: ‘Food: Fact or Fiction?’ hunts for culinary truths

By Andrew Warren TV Media

Whoknew that the foods that we eat could hold so many secrets? For two seasons now, “Food: Fact or Fiction?” has peeled back the curtain and examined many of the myths, mysteries and idioms that surround our foods, and with the third season in full swing, the Cooking Channel series isn’t showing any signs of running out of tasty facts tempura and explores why it’s tied to the Easter holiday in some cultures. Later, he grabs a fried egg sandwich and learns just how the dish spawned a revolution in breakfast. Plus, he tries to figure out what exactly hushpuppies are so hush-hush about anyway.

Earlier this season, the host brought in actor Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) to take apart the culinary traditions that are part of any authentic Italian wedding, found out what makes hum-

In next week’s new episode, airing Sunday, April 29, viewers might need a map as McKean goes cross-country to check out the stories behind some iconic regional dishes. In Boston, he’ll expose the half-baked lie behind the Boston cream pie. Then, he’s off to Cincinnati for the best Greek chili that he can find, and finally ends the road trip in Phila- delphia, where the city’s signature cheesesteak faces a cheesy challenge.

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Did spicy Pad Thai save an entire nation? Can the shape of a piece of chocolate transform its taste? Whether it’s a fact or a fib, McKean hunts the truth in “Food: Fact or Fiction?,” airing Sundays on Cooking Channel.

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Maze Runner: The Death Cure Thomas (O’Brien), Frypan (Darden) and Newt (Brodie-Sangster) embark on one last adventure in the final chapter of the Maze Runner trilogy. With the knowledge that a cure for the horrific Flare virus is being developed, the young heroes travel to the Last City with the goal of liberating the immune children that are being held captive and experimented on. But with the city locked down and no one allowed to enter or leave its protective perimeter, they’ll need a plan if they’re to have any hope.

Director:WesBall.Stars:Dylan O’Brien,ThomasBrodie-Sangster,. 2018.141mins.Action.

Paddington 2

When he spots the perfect gift for his aunt’s 100th birthday in an antique shop’s window, Paddington (Whishaw) begins doing odd jobs around the neighborhood and saving every bit he makes so that he’ll be able to buy the beautiful pop-up book. However, when the book is stolen before he can purchase it, Paddington is accused of committing the theft and is arrested and thrown in jail while his family on the outside begins to suspect that their egotistical neighbor, Phoenix Buchanan (Grant), is the real culprit.

Director:PaulKing.Stars:Ben Whishaw,ImeldaStaunton.2017. 103min.Animation.

Den of Thieves

Corrupt detective “Big Nick” O’Brien (Butler) is hot on the trail of a group of serial robbers planning their biggest heist yet: stealing millions of dollars worth of bills from the Federal Reserve. Led by a veteran named Merrimen (Schreiber), the ruthless criminals have been hunted by Big Nick for a long time, but his own struggles with his personal life keep getting in the way of his job. With the suspicion that a local bartender is somehow involved in the crime spree, Big Nick will do anything to stop the robberies.

Director:ChristianGudegast.Stars: GerardButler,PabloSchreiber, O’SheaJacksonJr.,50Cent,MeadowWilliams,EvanJones.2018.140 min.Action.