A Taste of History

Chef Walter Staib is a third-generation restaurateur with more than four decades of culinary experience. In this series, Staib explores America's culinary history, re-creating dishes dating back as far as the nation's birth in the 18th century. The show is taped at historic locations across America, including Monticello (Thomas Jefferson's estate), the historic RittenhouseTown district of Philadelphia and the site where George Washington crossed the Delaware River. Staib discusses the origin of each recipe and its ingredients in order to reveal the history surrounding the dish.

Schedule

  • A Taste of History: Applejack -- The Original Colonial Elixir: TVSS: Iconic

    A Taste of History

    Applejack -- The Original Colonial Elixir

    Saturday
    Nov 2

    30 Minutes

    Exploring the rich history of Applejack and apple brandy; discovering their Colonial origins and witnessing the meticulous distillation process at America's oldest distillery.
  • A Taste of History: Applejack -- The Original Colonial Elixir: TVSS: Iconic

    A Taste of History

    Applejack -- The Original Colonial Elixir

    Monday
    Nov 4

    30 Minutes

    Exploring the rich history of Applejack and apple brandy; discovering their Colonial origins and witnessing the meticulous distillation process at America's oldest distillery.
  • A Taste of History: Savoring Oaxaca: The Spirit of Mezcal: TVSS: Iconic

    A Taste of History

    Savoring Oaxaca: The Spirit of Mezcal

    Saturday
    Nov 9

    30 Minutes

    Chef Walter Staib travels into the heart of Oaxaca, Mexico, to embark on a journey that uncovers the art of Mezcal making, guided by local experts who reveal the secrets behind the beloved spirit.

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