A Taste of History
Season 1, Episode 13: Madeira Wine by the Galleons
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Philadelphia’s docks were very busy in the 18th century, receiving ships from as far away as Portugal, laden with precious cargo, Madeira wine. George Washington and the rest of the country was in love with this new wine, which was all the rage in America. Chef Staib prepares Chicken Madeira using this wine along with Spätzle and Chestnut Fritters.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Martha Washington Won the War
Episode 2
Early German Settlers
Episode 3
Von Steuben's Secret Weapon
Episode 4
Washington's Crossing Pepperpot Soup
Episode 5
Jefferson's Monticello - Jefferson's Estate
Episode 6
Jefferson's Monticello - The Dependencies
Episode 7
Jefferson's Monticello - Jefferson's Garden
Episode 8
Jefferson's Monticello - Get to Know James Hemmings
Episode 9
Root Cellars
Episode 10
Hercules: Slave Chef to the Washingtons
Episode 11
West Indies Influence
Episode 12
Ben Franklin's Genius
Episode 13
Madeira Wine by the Galleons