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

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    A Taste of History: Danube River Adventure, Part 1: TVSS: Iconic

    A Taste of History

    Danube River Adventure, Part 1

    Monday
    Feb 17

    30 Minutes

    An adventure down the Danube River through Germany and Austria includes historic sites and culinary delights.
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    A Taste of History: A Pioneer Palate: Colorado Springs: TVSS: Iconic

    A Taste of History

    A Pioneer Palate: Colorado Springs

    Saturday
    Feb 22

    30 Minutes

    The history of Colorado Springs, Colo., from the Ute people to homesteaders; cooking at the Historic Rock Ledge Ranch.
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    A Taste of History: Danube River Adventure, Part 2: TVSS: Iconic

    A Taste of History

    Danube River Adventure, Part 2

    Monday
    Feb 24

    30 Minutes

    A journey down the Danube River through Austria, Slovakia and Budapest; Chef Staib prepares traditional meals aboard a luxurious cruise ship.
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    A Taste of History: Nourished by Nature: St. John's, Newfoundland: TVSS: Iconic

    A Taste of History

    Nourished by Nature: St. John's, Newfoundland

    Saturday
    Mar 1

    30 Minutes

    Exploring the deep connection locals have with nature in St. John's, Newfoundland; fishing, farming and cooking with generations of tradition; unique recipes prepared over firepits, including cod.
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    A Taste of History: A Pioneer Palate: Colorado Springs: TVSS: Iconic

    A Taste of History

    A Pioneer Palate: Colorado Springs

    Monday
    Mar 3

    30 Minutes

    The history of Colorado Springs, Colo., from the Ute people to homesteaders; cooking at the Historic Rock Ledge Ranch.

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