KET - A Taste of History - Series Information

Web site: http://www.atasteofhistory.com/

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A cooking series that explores America's culinary beginnings from the Birthplace of American Cuisine. Chef Walter Staib hosts.

TV Schedule

Yellow Fever #208 [TV-G]
In the summer of 1793, a terrible plague swept through Philadelphia. Yellow Fever wiped out ten percent of the population. People of means escaped, leaving their African-American slaves behind to tend to the sick. The slaves cared for their patients so selflessly that the city awarded them two churches in thanks - the first African-American owned properties in America. Chef Staib cooks citrus-marinated salmon with an eggplant dore.

KET Saturday, June 15 at 4:30 pm EDT

Betsy Ross Sews a Legend #209 [TV-G]
Betsy Ross is one the most celebrated woman in American history. Although there is still controversy around her story and whether she sewed our country's first flag, the details appear to support a woman of great courage who was asked by Gen. Washington to defy the British and secretly give our nation its identity. Chef Staib prepares lobster and corn fritters and baked veal chops with braised artichokes in Betsy's honor.

KET Saturday, June 22 at 4:30 pm EDT

18th Century Animals #210 [TV-G]
The variety of livestock we see on farms today differs significantly from the ones that were common during the Revolutionary Era. Modern techniques have plumped animals up and induced them to grow much more quickly. But an effort is underway at Colonial Williamsburg to get back to those original breeds. Chef Staib cooks at Harriton House, preparing beef barley soup, pork ragout, and Sally Lunn dumplings.

KET Saturday, June 29 at 4:30 pm EDT

Coffee at Colonial Williamsburg #211 [TV-G]
Colonial Williamsburg is one of the oldest settlements in America, and the British assumed it would become America's capital. Today, visitors can experience an entire village of Colonial life and authentic foods. Chef Staib cooks in Peyton Randolph's kitchen, preparing chicken vermicelli soup, veal fricassee, and curried rice pilaf.

KET Saturday, July 6 at 4:30 pm EDT

Lafayette's Sacrifices #212 [TV-G]
Lafayette is portrayed as the dashing young French general at Washington's side. In France, he and his wife were hunted down and imprisoned for supporting America's cause. In this episode, Chef Staib pays tribute to Gen. Lafayette by making a very French meal of tripe soup, roasted sweetbreads, and creamed savoy cabbage.

KET Saturday, July 13 at 4:30 pm EDT

The Beautiful People of Colonial Williamsburg #213 [TV-G]
The Governor's Palace at Colonial Williamsburg was the epitome of fine dining and cultured cuisine. In this episode, get a rare tour of the Palace kitchens, and see how the "beautiful people" of the Colonial Era lived. Chef Staib also gets elbow deep in chocolate making, after preparing cod fish fritters, stuffed roasted quail, Virginia ham, and pineapple sauerkraut in Peyton Randolph's kitchen.

KET Saturday, July 20 at 4:30 pm EDT

Engineering A Revolution #501 [TV-G]
Walter prepares Hungarian Goulash and cabbage potato stew with kielbasa in honor of Thaddeus Kosciuszko.

KET Saturday, July 27 at 4:30 pm EDT

Star Spangled Banner #502 [TV-G]
In honor of our national anthem, Walter celebrates the Star Spangled Banner at Ft. McHenry by preparing eel and mussel chowder, smoke pheasant en croute, roasted veal shank, and bread pudding with black currants.

KET Saturday, August 3 at 4:30 pm EDT

Let Freedom Ring #503 [TV-G]
Walter pays tribute to the Liberty Bell with sauteed shad roe and coq au vin rouge.

KET Saturday, August 10 at 4:30 pm EDT

El Camino Real #504 [TV-G]
Chef Walter travels to New Mexico and recounts the incredible journey of migration to our early Southwest. He prepares authentic People of the Red Willow recipes of Atole, a blue corn porridge, and elk stew.

KET Saturday, August 17 at 4:30 pm EDT

Chili Peppers: Fruit of New Mexico #505 [TV-G]
Chef Staib visits New Mexico for the chili pepper harvest and makes short ribs, red polenta, and wild boar chile.

KET Saturday, August 24 at 4:30 pm EDT

King of Prussia #506 [TV-G]
Chef Staib prepares authentic German favorites, Konigsberger Klopse meatballs in caper sauce, Eisbein pork shanks, and apple strudel.