Comments on: George Washington: One of Our First Foodies (Plus a Recipe!)

By: Vintage Fourth of July Cards - Seasonal Wisdom

Vintage Fourth of July Cards - Seasonal Wisdom — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 22:15:07 +0000

[…] Mount Vernon gardens and President Washington’s rich culinary traditions have been recent topics on Seasonal Wisdom, it seemed only appropriate to begin this post with the […]

By: Recipe for Martha Washington’s Great Cake

Recipe for Martha Washington’s Great Cake — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:46:36 +0000

[…] for her hospitality and cooking. As the first First Lady, she entertained thousands of guests at Mount Vernon and helped establish the young nation’s culinary […]

By: Great Garden Advice from Thomas Jefferson

Great Garden Advice from Thomas Jefferson — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 22:33:16 +0000

[…] Have you seen George Washington’s Mount Vernon yet? How about this asparagus recipe from 1763? […]

By: Interview with Peter Hatch about Monticello’s Historic Gardens

Interview with Peter Hatch about Monticello’s Historic Gardens — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:21:09 +0000

[…] and his fellow gentlemen farmers of the day. At Mount Vernon, I learned that artichokes were one of George Washington‘s favorite […]

By: Food.Farmer.Earth Newsletter: Artisan Salt

Food.Farmer.Earth Newsletter: Artisan Salt — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 11:03:01 +0000

[…] “prescription” plus vouchers that can be used to buy fresh fruit and vegetables.George Washington Was One of Our First Foodies (Seasonal Wisdom) Mount Vernon provided the Washington family with homegrown fruits, vegetables, […]

By: A Garden Tour of Mount Vernon

A Garden Tour of Mount Vernon — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:49:16 +0000

[…] was one of the young nation’s most important hostesses during the 18th century. Here’s another Seasonal Wisdom story on colonial cooking and Mount Vernon’s exhibition called Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking […]