Dining with the Washingtons: Historic Recipes, Entertaining, and Hospitality from Mount Vernon
"A delightful coffee-table book for anyone interested in eating, gardening, or George and Martha Washington."--Journal of Southern History"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"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"A very accessible book that will engage anyone who loves both food and history."--Epicurious"An opportunity to literally taste what life was like at Mount Vernon during the time of George and Martha Washington."--Columbus Ledger-Enquirer"A handsome new cookbook."--Damon Lee Fowler,Savannah Morning News"[A] beautifully illustrated and meticulously documented book, which presents new insights into the daily lives and culinary tastes of the era."--Tallahassee Democrat"One of the best historic cookbooks we've seen in years."--LA Weekly"Serving up a fascinating collection of expert essays and recipes that capture the flavors of early America,Dining with the Washingtonsis a beautifully bound, lavishly illustrated work that should appeal to history buffs and cooks alike."--Rocky Mount Telegram"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"Not merely a cookbook, but culinary and social history."--Library Journal