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A Taste of History

The Emmy Award-winning series, A Taste of History, presents its eleventh season! Join Chef Walter Staib as he prepares spectacular colonial cuisine over an open hearth fire with recipes like roasted mutton, gaisburger marsch, and chicken leek pie.
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  1. S11 E1 - The Seed of a City
    July 22, 2020
    25min
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    18th century taverns provided much more than a meal and a place to sleep - they were often the catalyst for a city's growth. Chef Staib joins the team at Dill's Tavern to discover the roots of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania and prepare recipes such as roast mutton, sausage cassoulet, and more.
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  2. S11 E2 - Eat It to Beat It
    July 22, 2020
    25min
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    Chef Staib travels to the Caribbean nation of Grenada to shed light on the threat of the invasive lionfish and cook up some tasty solutions. Recipes include lionfish ceviche and pan seared lionfish with fire roasted breadfruit.
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  3. S11 E3 - History on a Half Shell
    July 22, 2020
    25min
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    Chef Staib explores the oyster harvesting industry from its tumultuous past to its sustainable present. Staib celebrates this keystone species with a family seafood feast, and prepares some unique recipes of his own like crab & oyster cakes and oyster empanadas.
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  4. S11 E4 - Cuisine of the Equator
    July 22, 2020
    25min
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    Chef Staib travels to the highlands of Ecuador where local ingredients and indigenous culture combine with that of the Spanish conquistadors to create something truly unique. Recipes like cuy, cevichocho, and helados de paila are prepared by local chefs.
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  5. S11 E5 - The Santa Fe Trail
    July 22, 2020
    25min
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    Chef Staib journeys down the Santa Fe trail through Kansas to discover where travelers regrouped before the next perilous leg of their journey. Recipes like steamed venison pudding and bison stew are prepared at a local stagecoach stop.
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  6. S11 E6 - Return to the Dockyard
    July 22, 2020
    25min
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    Chef Staib returns to Antigua to discuss the significance of the island's 17th century naval dockyard. Signature island recipes include fungee, lobster rundown, ducana, and creole grouper.
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  7. S11 E7 - America's Oldest City
    July 22, 2020
    25min
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    Chef Staib visits the oldest continuously inhabited city in the continental United States: St. Augustine, Florida. Authentic Spanish dishes are prepared including gambas al ajillo, fabada asturiana, and gazpacho.
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  8. S11 E8 - Historic Locust Grove
    July 22, 2020
    25min
    13+
    Chef Staib visits a Louisville homestead once frequented by former presidents and the explorers of the American frontier. Recipes include burgoo, chicken leek pie, and more.
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  9. S11 E9 - Swimming Pigs in Paradise
    July 22, 2020
    25min
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    The gorgeous waters of Exuma harbor a diverse variety of marine species including one you may not expect: swimming pigs. Chef Staib explores the unique island culture and cuisine including lobster and grits, conch chowder, and curried goat.
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  10. S11 E10 - The Experiment in Zoar
    July 22, 2020
    25min
    13+
    Chef Staib travels to the town of Zoar, Ohio, established by German separatists in the 19th century. He learns what can be accomplished with a strong sense of community, and prepares familiar recipes from his homeland such as spaetzle and gaisburger marsch.
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  11. S11 E11 - Coastal Manabí Cuisine
    July 22, 2020
    25min
    13+
    Chef Staib visits the Manabí province of Ecuador to sample its fresh seafood and diverse native cuisine. Staib also learns to make the region's quintessential dish known as viche at an indigenous archeological site.
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  12. S11 E12 - The Galápagos Islands
    July 22, 2020
    25min
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    Chef Staib journeys to the famed Galápagos Islands. He explores the vast wildlife, samples coffee produced from volcanic soil, and tastes the local ceviche made from an endemic species of the islands.
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Directors
James Davey
Producers
James Davey
Starring
Chef Walter Staib
Studio
Janson Media
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