A Taste of History - Season 5
Season 5
In season five, Chef Walter Staib delves into historic locations near and far, including a trek to South Africa, a journey to Americas western plains to experience native American culture and cuisine, and a flight to Kyoto and Kobe, Japan to learn about the ancient art of sushi and beef. Chef Staib cooks Johnny cakes in Nassau, does a tribute to the Liberty bell, the Start Spangled Banner and to the King of Prussia. He travels back in time with recipes including short ribs with red polenta, roasted veal shank, Hungarian goulash, liver dumplings, Kobe beef and for dessert, corn and cranberry pancakes, Martha Washingtons chocolate mousse cake and apple strudel.
Episodes
Engineering a Revolution
Star Spangled Banner
Let Freedom Ring
El Camino Real
Chili Peppers: Fruit of New Mexico
King of Prussia
Battle of Nassau
Trekking South Africa
Original Americans
Under the Vine and Figtree
A Capital Design
Original Sushi
Revolutionary Caribbean
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