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Taste of History

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A TASTE OF HISTORY is a TV cooking series that explores America's culinary beginnings from the Birthplace of American Cuisine. This innovative series brings America's history to life and makes it vibrant as we step back in time and get to know the founders of our country through the food they ate and the recipes they prepared. Chef Walter Staib, an award-winning internationally known chef with over four decades of experience, is a master of open hearth cookery. He demonstrates a true mastery in the preparation of sophisticated 18th Century cuisine, sure to inspire home-cooks. A TASTE OF HISTORY is produced in significant historic locations; from Jefferson's Monticello to Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Town and even on the banks of the Delaware River at Washington's Crossing. In each episode Chef Staib explores the origin of featured recipes and ingredients to reveal historical context. We learn about Martha Washington's contributions at Valley Forge, the Washington's well-known slave-chef Hercules and visit Jefferson's Monticello to walk through his gardens and cook in his kitchen!

Episodes:

• The Tex-Mex Republic

  Chef Walter Staib teams up Chef Pete Mims to enjoy Laredo's local food favorites and the interesting history of the short-lived Republic of the Rio Grande. Recipes include puffy chalupas, and beef tenderloin with huitlacoche.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Apr 26th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:25:30
  Usage rights:	6/1/2023 to 5/31/2028

• Washington's Winter Headquarters

  Chef Walter Staib and General George Washington brave the elements to discuss the winter of 1777 at Valley Forge. Recipes include veal kidney mushroom pie, and fried cauliflower.

  Next Airing:	Fri, May 3rd, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:25:30
  Usage rights:	6/1/2023 to 5/31/2028

• Bourbon: The True American Spirit

  Oak barrels, spring water and corn take center stage as Chef Walter Staib discovers the history of bourbon in Kentucky. Recipes include pepper-crusted pork tenderloin, and bourbon-glazed apples.

  Next Airing:	Fri, May 10th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:25:30
  Usage rights:	6/1/2023 to 5/31/2028

• Little England in the Caribbean

  Barbados' history, cuisine, and folklore are explored by Chef Walter Staib. Recipes with local chefs include Bajan macaroni pie, sea cat, and Bajan souse with pig ear.

  Next Airing:	Fri, May 17th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:25:30
  Usage rights:	6/1/2023 to 5/31/2028

• From Kitchen Garden to Table

  Chef Walter Staib cooks "garden to table" at William Penn's 17th century home. Recipes include baked stuffed flounder with sorrel & summer squash.

  Next Airing:	Fri, May 24th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:25:30
  Usage rights:	6/1/2023 to 5/31/2028

• The Best of St. Lucia

  Chef Walter Staib recounts his favorite local dishes and locations from the island of St. Lucia.

  Next Airing:	Fri, May 31st, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:25:30
  Usage rights:	6/1/2023 to 5/31/2028

• A Look Back On Ten Seasons

  A dazzling retrospective of A Taste of History, as told by host and creator, Chef Walter Staib.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jun 7th, 2024 at 4:00 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:25:30
  Usage rights:	6/1/2023 to 5/31/2028

• America's First Penitentiary

  Chef Walter Staib tours the historic corridors of Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary. Recipes include white bean & beef stew, and red bean chili.

  Length:	00:25:30
  Usage rights:	6/1/2023 to 5/31/2028

• A Multicultural Menu - Victoria, Australia

  Join Chef Staib on a flavorful journey through Melbourne, Australia, as he dives into the vibrant culinary scene of this multicultural city. From meeting talented local chefs to uncovering the source of Australian lamb in the countryside, experience the diverse flavors and cultural pulse that make Melbourne a true food lover's paradise.

  Length:	00:26:47
  Usage rights:	11/27/2023 to 11/26/2026

• Camden & The Controversial Quaker

  The wealth of New Jersey's waterfront and the story of Marmaduke Cooper is uncovered by Chef Walter Staib at Pomona Hall. Recipes include stewed pheasant, and fricassee of sweetbreads & veal tongue.

  Length:	00:25:30
  Usage rights:	6/1/2023 to 5/31/2028

• Flavors of the First State - Delaware

  Chef Walter Staib explores Delaware's pivotal role in American history while savoring mouthwatering dishes like Spicy Corn Relish, Stewed Codfish, and Macaroons. Discover how Delaware's small but significant contributions helped shape American culture and politics, from its early Dutch and Swedish settlements to its crucial involvement in the Revolutionary War.

  Length:	00:26:47
  Usage rights:	12/4/2023 to 12/3/2026

• Jam-Asian Fusion

  The lasting influence of the Chinese in Jamaica is explored by Chef Walter Staib in the kitchen and on the street. Unique Asian-Jamaican fusion recipes include janga eggrolls with star fruit relish, and spicy shumai with Thai chili.

  Length:	00:25:30
  Usage rights:	6/1/2023 to 5/31/2028

• Penn's Personal Brewery

  William Penn's approach to ale making is brought to life at his home, Pennsbury Manor. Recipes include sausage dumplings with a mushroom ale sauce, and roasted potatoes with sausage & sage.

  Length:	00:25:30
  Usage rights:	6/1/2023 to 5/31/2028

• Salt Cay: The Island That Time Forgot

  Chef Walter Staib travels to Turks and Caicos to explore the historic salt ponds of Salt Cay. He also assists in the preparation a Caribbean queen conch tasting menu with local chefs.

  Length:	00:25:30
  Usage rights:	6/1/2023 to 5/31/2028

• Southern Fare at Rattle & Snap

  Chef Walter Staib visits Tennessee and cooks at one of its oldest antebellum estates, Rattle & Snap. Recipes include cream of peanuts, stuffed pork roulade, and braised green beans.

  Length:	00:25:30
  Usage rights:	6/1/2023 to 5/31/2028

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