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Dining with the Washingtons : Historic Recipes, Entertaining, and Hospitality from Mount Vernon by Stephen A. McLeod (2011, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of North Carolina Press
ISBN-100807835269
ISBN-139780807835265
eBay Product ID (ePID)109133451
Product Key Features
Book TitleDining with the Washingtons : Historic Recipes, Entertaining, and Hospitality from Mount Vernon
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775), Regional & Ethnic / American / General, Presidents & Heads of State, History, Customs & Traditions, Entertaining
Publication Year2011
IllustratorYes
GenreCooking, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorStephen A. Mcleod
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight7 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width10 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2011-019451
Reviews[A] beautifully illustrated and meticulously documented book, which presents new insights into the daily lives and culinary tastes of the era.-- Tallahassee Democrat, "An opportunity to literally taste what life was like at Mount Vernon during the time of George and Martha Washington." - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, "Serving up a fascinating collection of expert essays and recipes that capture the flavors of early America, Dining with the Washingtons is a beautifully bound, lavishly illustrated work that should appeal to history buffs and cooks alike." - Rocky Mount Telegram, The genius--and the bite--of this book lies in the dramatic contrast between the oft-told lives of the president, his family and his famous guests with those of the unsung slaves who toiled long to produce the hospitality for which Washington was famous.-- The Republic, This handsomely illustrated volume won't fail to please. With plenty of historical detail about the life of the Washingtons and numerous recipes from the period, it will be equally at home in the kitchen or on the coffee table.-- Library Journal, "A delightful coffee-table book for anyone interested in eating, gardening, or George and Martha Washington."-- Journal of Southern History, "Serving up a fascinating collection of expert essays and recipes that capture the flavors of early America, Dining with the Washingtons is a beautifully bound, lavishly illustrated work that should appeal to history buffs and cooks alike."-- Rocky Mount Telegram, "[A] beautifully illustrated and meticulously documented book, which presents new insights into the daily lives and culinary tastes of the era."-- Tallahassee Democrat, A delightful coffee-table book for anyone interested in eating, gardening, or George and Martha Washington.-- Journal of Southern History, "This volume rests comfortably between scholarly monograph and coffee table book, presenting a lush portrait of life at Mount Vernon for readers. . . . Dining with the Washingtons covers eating, drinking, and socializing at Mount Vernon from every angle." - The Historian, "The genius--and the bite--of this book lies in the dramatic contrast between the oft-told lives of the president, his family and his famous guests with those of the unsung slaves who toiled long to produce the hospitality for which Washington was famous."-- The Republic, "Serving up a fascinating collection of expert essays and recipes that capture the flavors of early America, Dining with the Washingtons is a beautifully bound, lavishly illustrated work that should appeal to history buffs and cooks alike."-- Roc, An appealing and intimate glimpse into the lives of George and Martha Washington and of the foods and flavors of 18th century America.-- The Baton Rouge Advocate, An opportunity to literally taste what life was like at Mount Vernon during the time of George and Martha Washington.-- Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, "A delightful coffee-table book for anyone interested in eating, gardening, or George and Martha Washington." - Journal of Southern History, "The genius-and the bite-of this book lies in the dramatic contrast between the oft-told lives of the president, his family and his famous guests with those of the unsung slaves who toiled long to produce the hospitality for which Washington was famous." - The Republic, "An appealing and intimate glimpse into the lives of George and Martha Washington and of the foods and flavors of 18th century America."-- The Baton Rouge Advocate, Serving up a fascinating collection of expert essays and recipes that capture the flavors of early America, Dining with the Washingtons is a beautifully bound, lavishly illustrated work that should appeal to history buffs and cooks alike.-- Rocky Mount Telegram, "[A] beautifully illustrated and meticulously documented book, which presents new insights into the daily lives and culinary tastes of the era." - Tallahassee Democrat, "This handsomely illustrated volume won't fail to please. With plenty of historical detail about the life of the Washingtons and numerous recipes from the period, it will be equally at home in the kitchen or on the coffee table."-- Library Journal, "An appealing and intimate glimpse into the lives of George and Martha Washington and of the foods and flavors of 18th century America." - The Baton Rouge Advocate, "This handsomely illustrated volume won't fail to please. With plenty of historical detail about the life of the Washingtons and numerous recipes from the period, it will be equally at home in the kitchen or on the coffee table." - Library Journal, "An opportunity to literally taste what life was like at Mount Vernon during the time of George and Martha Washington."-- Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal641.5973
SynopsisCombining vivid photography with engaging essays, Dining with the Washingtons explores the menus, diet, and styles of entertaining that characterized the beloved home of the nation's principal founding father. Compelling accounts, historic artwork, and images of gardens, table settings, prepared food, and objects from the Mount Vernon collection blend to shed fresh light on the daily lives of George and Martha Washington, on their ceaseless stream of household guests and those who served them, and on the ways food and drink reflected the culture of eighteenth-century America. Featuring a foreword by former White House executive chef Walter Scheib and more than 90 historic recipes adapted for today's kitchens by renowned culinary historian Nancy Carter Crump, this book is ideal for veteran and novice cooks alike as well as for those wishing to learn about both formal and everyday dining at Mount Vernon. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including memoirs, diaries, plantation documents, archaeological research, and the personal correspondence of the Washington family and their visitors, this charming volume brings the household of America's first president and his wife vividly to life for modern-day readers. The contributors are: Steven T. Bashore, Manager of Historic Trades, Mount Vernon Carol Borchert Cadou, Robert H. Smith Senior Curator and Vice President for Collections, Mount Vernon Nancy Carter Crump, author and founder, Culinary Historians of Virginia J. Dean Norton, Director of Horticulture, Mount Vernon Dennis J. Pogue, Vice President of Preservation, Mount Vernon Walter Scheib, former executive chef, The White House Mary V. Thompson, Research Historian, Mount Vernon Esther White, Director of Archaeology, Mount Vernon, Combining vivid photography with engaging essays, Dining with the Washingtons explores the menus, diet, and styles of entertaining that characterized the beloved home of the nation's principal founding father. This book is ideal for veteran and novice cooks alike as well as for those wishing to learn about both formal and everyday dining at Mount Vernon. Features include more than 90 historic recipes adapted for today's kitchens and 230 color illustrations., Combining vivid photography with engaging essays, Dining with the Washingtons explores the menus, diet, and styles of entertaining that characterized the beloved home of the nation's principal founding father.Compelling accounts, historic artwork, and images of gardens, table settings, prepared food, and objects from the Mount Vernon collection blend to shed fresh light on the daily lives of George and Martha Washington, on their ceaseless stream of household guests and those who served them, and on the ways food and drink reflected the culture of eighteenth-century America. Featuring a foreword by former White House executive chef Walter Scheib and more than 90 historic recipes adapted for today's kitchens by renowned culinary historian Nancy Carter Crump, this book is ideal for veteran and novice cooks alike as well as for those wishing to learn about both formal and everyday dining at Mount Vernon. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including memoirs, diaries, plantation documents, archaeological research, and the personal correspondence of the Washington family and their visitors, this charming volume brings the household of America's first president and his wife vividly to life for modern-day readers.The contributors are: Steven T. Bashore, Manager of Historic Trades, Mount Vernon Carol Borchert Cadou, Robert H. Smith Senior Curator and Vice President for Collections, Mount VernonNancy Carter Crump, author and founder, Culinary Historians of VirginiaJ. Dean Norton, Director of Horticulture, Mount VernonDennis J. Pogue, Vice President of Preservation, Mount VernonWalter Scheib, former executive chef, The White HouseMary V. Thompson, Research Historian, Mount VernonEsther White, Director of Archaeology, Mount Vernon
LC Classification NumberTX715.D58664 2011
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- 27 Sep, 2023
Excellent book, loved it.
I have enjoyed reading this book very much. It’s very interesting to read about how people lived and entertained in the 18th century, especially George and Martha Washington. They were gracious hosts and I think it would have been an honor to have been invited to visit them.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Nov, 2021
Nice mix
This book is a nice mix of history and historical recipes. The book also contains beautiful photographs.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
