A Taste of History - Season 11

A Taste of History - Season 11

Season 11

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.

In the eleventh season, Chef Staib travels by stagecoach down the Santa Fe Trail, explores the oldest city in America, and learns about sustainable oyster farming on the Chesapeake Bay. The Galápagos Islands and the highlands of Ecuador are just a few of the exciting international destinations featured in this season!

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Episodes13
DatesJun 1, 2020 - Jun 1, 2020
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Episodes

The Seed of a City
Season 11Episode 125 min

The Seed of a City

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.
Jun 1, 2020
Eat It to Beat It
Season 11Episode 225 min

Eat It to Beat It

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.
Jun 1, 2020
History on a Half Shell
Season 11Episode 325 min

History on a Half Shell

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.
Jun 1, 2020
Cuisine of the Equator
Season 11Episode 425 min

Cuisine of the Equator

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.
Jun 1, 2020
The Santa Fe Trail
Season 11Episode 525 min

The Santa Fe Trail

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.
Jun 1, 2020
Return to the Dockyard
Season 11Episode 625 min

Return to the Dockyard

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.
Jun 1, 2020
America's Oldest City
Season 11Episode 725 min

America's Oldest City

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.
Jun 1, 2020
Historic Locust Grove
Season 11Episode 825 min

Historic Locust Grove

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.
Jun 1, 2020
Swimming Pigs in Paradise
Season 11Episode 925 min

Swimming Pigs in Paradise

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.
Jun 1, 2020
The Experiment in Zoar
Season 11Episode 1025 min

The Experiment in Zoar

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.
Jun 1, 2020
Coastal Manabí Cuisine
Season 11Episode 1125 min

Coastal Manabí Cuisine

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.
Jun 1, 2020
The Galápagos Islands
Season 11Episode 1225 min

The Galápagos Islands

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.
Jun 1, 2020
A Look Back on Ten Seasons
Season 11Episode 1325 min

A Look Back on Ten Seasons

Jun 1, 2020

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