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A Taste of History.

A Taste of History

Chef Walter Staib is a third-generation restaurateur with more than four decades of culinary experience. In this series, Staib explores America's culinary history, re-creating dishes dating back as far as the nation's birth in the 18th century. The show is taped at historic locations across America, including Monticello (Thomas Jefferson's estate), the historic RittenhouseTown district of Philadelphia and the site where George Washington crossed the Delaware River. Staib discusses the origin of each recipe and its ingredients in order to reveal the history surrounding the dish.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sat, 9/20 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Revolutionary Cattle Drive

The role of Texas beef in the outcome of the American Revolution; recipes fit for life on the open range, including cowboy stew, berry cobbler and cabrito.

Sat, 9/27 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Grilling Down Under -- New South Wales, Australia

Regenerative techniques used by Australian farmers that support a sustainable future; celebrating the flavors of Australia.

Sat, 10/4 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

The French Castle on the Lake

Preparing 18th-century cuisine at Old Fort Niagara, including pea soup, salted cod and bacon fraise.