A Taste of History
Season 3, Episode 4: Rye Coffee
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Discover why Rye Coffee became a popular drink in America after President Jefferson and Congress imposed a foreign trade embargo in 1807. Chef Walter shows how rye was harvested, made into bread and brewed to drink. From the kitchen at Harriton House, Chef prepares Madeira Onion Soup, Periwinkles (sea snails), Beef Tongue with Caper Sauce and Pennsylvania Dutch Dumplings.
All Episodes - Season 3
Episode 1
The Washingtons at Mount Vernon (Part 1)
Episode 2
The Washingtons at Mount Vernon (Part 2)
Episode 3
Bartram's Gardens: A Revolution in Gardening
Episode 4
Rye Coffee
Episode 5
Entertaining at the Madison's Montpelier (Part 1)
Episode 6
Entertaining at the Madison's Montpelier (Part 2)
Episode 7
Philadelphia Falls
Episode 8
Continenal Congress & Constitutional Convention
Episode 9
Weekend Warriors
Episode 10
Jamaica -- The Market Basket
Episode 11
Birds of America -- John James Audubon
Episode 12
Nothing Grows on Exuma
Episode 13
The First Three Seasons