During Quebec Winter Carnival, Samantha starts her trip off ice canoeing on the frigid waters of the St. Lawrence River. From there she visits a popular Sugar Shack, where she learns about making maple syrup, and has a traditional Quebec meal with the owners.

A cafe ran by grandmothers who make their own homemade cakes in Vienna; La Taniere Restaurant in Quebec City; The Tamale Store in Phoenix; sampling key lime pie in the Florida Keys; touring a food market in Budapest.