America's First Foodie : Jefferson's Monticello Food | G2T 207

On today's episode of Garden to Table, host P. Allen Smith will talk about America's first foodie, Thomas Jefferson and visit his Jefferson's Vegetable Garden , a 1-thousand foot long terrace where he grew 250 varieties of more than 70 different species of vegetables.After that we'll meet up with culinary historian Leni Sorenson, as she talks about the inner-workings of Monticello's kitchen. She'll also discuss the fusion of French and Virginian cookery.Plus, a Fall Heritage Harvest Festival is underway here at Monticello. We'll talk to event organizers and maybe even swap some seeds.

Topics Include
Jefferson's Vegetable Garden Tour
Monticello Tour and chat with Culinary Historian
Virginia and French cuisine
Rosemary and Butternut Squash Recipe
Monticello Tea Room Table setting
Sauteed spinach recipe
Heritage Harvest Festival

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P. Allen Smith is a landscape and garden designer, horticulturist, preservationist and television host. His passions span the subjects of community, health, sustainability and history. He has designed the grounds at many of the nation’s most notable estate properties, townhomes, and commercial complexes. And, for over 19 years, he has shared his green knowledge and insight with the public via ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, his own PBS television, and six book titles. Currently, Allen is focused on residential, commercial and community designs that are beautiful, improve our contentedness, and our social and physical health.

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Видео America's First Foodie : Jefferson's Monticello Food | G2T 207 канала P. Allen Smith