Out of the Woods Studios

Somebody grew it. Somebody carried it across an ocean. Somebody figured out how to keep it cold, how to make it sweet, how to make it last. You just never heard their names.

We make film and animation about the people behind the food — the cooks, the farmers, the inventors, the ones who fed the world and didn't get the credit. It's history, and it's a good time. Those were never opposites.

Two shows, one mission. The Receipts for the table. Bandana Boy for the kids who'll set it next.

Founded by Marvin Woods — chef, author, Emmy-nominated host. Forty years in kitchens, still asking who built this.

The Receipts R the Recipe

Receipts R the Recipe – Edmond Albius Episode 1

Discover the remarkable story of Edmond Albius, the young enslaved boy who revolutionized the global vanilla trade — and explore the sweet history behind one of the world's most beloved flavors.

Receipts R the Recipe – Norbert Rillieux Episode 2

Meet Norbert Rillieux, the brilliant engineer whose groundbreaking invention transformed sugar refining forever. Explore how his genius shaped the food industry — and the complicated history behind his legacy.

Receipts R the Recipe – Frederick McKinley Episode 3

Meet Frederick McKinley Jones, the self-taught genius whose invention of portable refrigeration changed the way the world stores and transports food. Chef Marvin unpacks the extraordinary legacy of the man who literally kept America fed.

Receipts R the Recipe – Carolina Gold Episode 4

Uncover the rich history of Carolina Gold rice, the prized grain that defined coastal Southern cuisine for centuries. Chef Marvin traces its roots and the untold stories of the people who cultivated it.

Rooted in Soul. Inspired by the Coast

Explore the flavors, culture, and inspiration behind Coastal Soul Kitchen with Chef Marvin Woods — where Southern tradition meets coastal creativity.

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