A Taste of History
Season 1, Episode 7: Jefferson's Monticello - Jefferson's Garden
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Jefferson carefully cultivated over 330 vegetable varieties, along with a host of fruits, in his legendary garden. It has been said that everything we need to know about human nature can be learned in Jefferson’s garden. Chef Staib prepares White Bean and Bacon Soup, Chicken Fricassee, and Herbed Barley. We also tour the amazing Monticello Visitor’s Center.
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