A Taste of History
Season 7, Episode 11: Eliza Powel's Sinful Feast
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Eliza Powel was the premiere hostess of the 18th century. She prepared decadent feasts that inspired John Adams to write a letter to Abigail, describing dinner as “sinful.” Now, for the first time since Mrs. Powel’s presentation, Chef Walter Staib recreates her “Sinful Feast,” preparing it in her historic Philadelphia home.
All Episodes - Season 7
Episode 1
Charles Thomson's Great Seal of the United States
Episode 2
George Washington in Barbados
Episode 3
Dr. Benjamin Rush: Father of American Psychiatry
Episode 4
The Water of Life: Cognac
Episode 5
Boston's Famous Parker House
Episode 6
The Moravians of Bethlehem
Episode 7
James K. Polk: The Dark Horse President
Episode 8
George Washington's Tent
Episode 9
When America Spoke French
Episode 10
Orchids, Herbs and Rum in Jamaica
Episode 11
Eliza Powel's Sinful Feast
Episode 12
Pittsburgh: From Frontier to Fortune
Episode 13
From Bordeaux to Jefferson's Cellars