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>> i get canteen. to be honest, the food here is not that bad. it's just the quantity. the quantity is too little. i'm a growing man. on the industries i'm used to eating bundles. >> canteen around here is like gold to them. it is probably one of the most important things aside from getting a visit or a letter. they are allowed to order something different from the normal food we provide to them. >> today merchan is making a unique version of jailhouse barbecued chicken, using canteen items. >> first i put the rice the barbecue chips and crumble them, mustard and sugar. put it in there and sha...

>> who they losing to? philly again? >> yeah. >> i spend my days in jail sleeping when i first got in here. then i got more active. i knew it could break you or help you. >> esteban merchan is awaiting trial on murder charges and has been in the jail in tampa, florida for a year. but his stay hasn't been without some benefits. >> i started reading anywhere between two to four books a week. now i'm reading anywhere between three to five books a week. i write letters. i draw. >> i do push-ups, a thousand every day. exercise to keep my mind and my body occupied. >> line up on this side, please. >...