A Taste of History - Season 9

A Taste of History - Season 9

Season 9

Chef Walter Staib's Emmy award-winning series, A Taste of History, recreates 18th century culinary heritage by cooking spectacular colonial recipes over an open hearth fire. In this season, Chef Staib returns to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and visits the site of America's first permanent English settlement in Jamestown, Virginia. Joined by his son, he also travels to Nicaragua in a touching tribute to his late wife. Other notable locations include Pennsbury Manor, the south coast of Jamaica, a rainforest in St. Lucia and more! Stuffed kohlrabi, lavender-marinated duck, oyster toast, and lemon meringue pie are just a few of the many extravagant 18th century recipes created.

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Episodes13
DatesJun 22, 2018 - Sep 14, 2018
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Episodes

Remember Paoli
Season 9Episode 125 min

Remember Paoli

Chef Walter Staib uncovers the life of General "Mad Anthony" Wayne and the Battle of Paoli - an event that inspired America's first battle cry, "Remember Paoli!" Recipes include braised short ribs, Pennsylvania dutch gratin, and more.
Jun 22, 2018
Settling Jamestown
Season 9Episode 225 min

Settling Jamestown

The struggle and triumph of the first permanent English settlement in North America is explored. Chef Staib prepares stuffed roasted chicken with wild rice and cornbread.
Jun 29, 2018
Jamaica's Spectacular South Coast
Season 9Episode 325 min

Jamaica's Spectacular South Coast

Chef Staib travels along the south coast of Jamaica and enjoys a delicious pepper shrimp dish.
Jul 6, 2018
The Bounty of Penn's Pennsylvania
Season 9Episode 425 min

The Bounty of Penn's Pennsylvania

Chef Walter Staib travels to Pennsbury Manor and prepares recipes such as elk stew that would have been enjoyed by the Pennsylvania colonists including William Penn himself.
Jul 13, 2018
A Tribute to Mrs. Goodfellow
Season 9Episode 525 min

A Tribute to Mrs. Goodfellow

Mrs. Goodfellow was a successful baker and teacher who opened the first finishing school in America. Chef Walter Staib and Pastry Chef Diana recreate some of her most notable creations, including lemon meringue pie.
Jul 20, 2018
Recipes in the Rainforest
Season 9Episode 625 min

Recipes in the Rainforest

Chef Walter Staib learns some native creole language and helps prepare unique and traditional St. Lucian fare.
Jul 27, 2018
Pennsbury: The Working Estate
Season 9Episode 725 min

Pennsbury: The Working Estate

Chef Staib explores the manor of William Penn and prepares catfish dumplings and cream of persimmon.
Aug 3, 2018
The Monticello Wine Experiment
Season 9Episode 825 min

The Monticello Wine Experiment

Thomas Jefferson's impact on the world of wine is explored and lavender-marinated duck is served.
Aug 10, 2018
Flavors of the Pinoleros
Season 9Episode 925 min

Flavors of the Pinoleros

Chef Staib travels to the Land of Lakes and Volcanoes, Nicaragua, and prepares local favorites.
Aug 17, 2018
Handmade: Crafts of the 18th Century
Season 9Episode 1025 min

Handmade: Crafts of the 18th Century

Colonial craftsmanship is explored and braised lamb shank and stuffed kohlrabi are served.
Aug 24, 2018
Rochambeau's Revolutionary Road
Season 9Episode 1125 min

Rochambeau's Revolutionary Road

Chef Staib prepares rustic fare that would have been served on General Rochambeau's historic journey.
Aug 31, 2018
A Sentimental Journey Through Nicaragua
Season 9Episode 1225 min

A Sentimental Journey Through Nicaragua

Chef Staib travels to his late-wife's homeland and highlights the beauty and cuisine of Nicaragua.
Sep 7, 2018
Best of Jamaica
Season 9Episode 1325 min

Best of Jamaica

Chef Staib explores exotic spices and highlights both famous and hidden sides of Jamaica.
Sep 14, 2018

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