A Taste of History
Season 1, Episode 2: Early German Settlers
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As early as 1690, German settlers left Europe for religious freedom in the new world of North America. They settled in the Philadelphia area, and immediately started to contribute to the innovations and spirit of our new country. In this episode, Chef Walter Staib prepares ale-braised sausages and shows us how his German ancestors helped to make America great.
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