This #historical deep dive explores 25 epic #foods served at #GeorgeWashington’s #MountVernon — where #power, #politics, and #identity met at the dinner table. From #turtlesoup and roasted eel to #corncakes by the hearth and endless #cider, #washington menu was part status signal, part #survival , and pure #Americanoriginstory. These #18thcentury dishes reveal how a new nation ate — and how the #firstpresident hosted the world.
This is the untold story of #foundingfood that shaped #colonialamerica, preserved #heritage, and built #legacy at the home of the #FoundingFathers.
They weren’t just meals — they were #messages. Grand roasts, refined puddings, garden salads, Chesapeake #oysters, and Virginia’s finest #ham… all brought back to life in this richly researched video. Whether you’re into #foodhistory or discovering it fresh, this is #americanhistory you can taste.
For those who can almost taste it:
👉 The spectacle of small roasted pig with seasonal sides
👉 Roast beef with fresh horseradish carved by candlelight
👉 Hominy pudding and peasepudding—New World staples with Old World craft
👉 Oysters on the half shell and broiled salt roe herring from the Chesapeake
👉 Iced cream from Washington’s icehouse and fruit tarts from the orchard
👉 Roast turkey with chestnut stuffing, cold baked Virginia ham, and candied sweet potatoes
These 25 Mount Vernon dishes aren’t just food — they’re #foundations of a nation. Hit play. Take a seat at Washington’s table. Pass it on.
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Which Mount Vernon dish would you try first — oysters on the half shell, roast turkey with chestnut stuffing, or chess tarts?
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Which Mount Vernon dish would you try first — oysters on the half shell, roast turkey with chestnut stuffing, or chess tarts? 😄👇
Roasted pig or roasted turkey
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