Season 7
13 episodes
24 min. per episode
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A celebrated chef resurrects lost recipes, unearthing culinary secrets while confronting personal demons and a divided nation.
Episodes
Chef Walter Staib pays tribute to Charles Thomson, designer of America's Great Seal. Chef Staib dedicates this meal to Thomson with: Crawfish Bisque and Wether Stew. Bee Sting Cake, infused with honey from this founding father's estate, is baked in an 18th century beehive oven and completes the meal.
It's A Taste of History when Chef Walter Staib tells the amazing story of young George Washington's only trip abroad. From the luxurious setting of Sandals Barbados in St. Lawrence Gap, learn all about the unique connection between Barbados and the United States and enjoy some specialties of Barbados: Bajan Fish Cakes, Flying Fish and Cou-cou prepared and explained by Sandals' finest Chefs.
Chef Walter Staib presents the story of Dr. Benjamin Rush, one of the most influential figures in the history of American medicine. To honor Dr. Rush, Chef Staib prepares Seafood Vol-au-Vent and a Leek and Crimini Mushroom Ragu, completing the meal with an Apple Tart.
Chef Staib explores the history of cognac and prepares Paupiette de Truite (Trout Roulade) and Chocolate Sabayon with Cognac.
The Omni Parker House has a rich history in both cuisine and politics. We have teamed their acclaimed Chefs with Walter to showcase the very best of Boston fare with the famous Parker House Rolls and the Boston Cream Pie.
A Taste of History is a 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 Emmy 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.