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Comment on Anadama (cornmeal molasses) Bread by Chef Walter Staib

Chef Walter Staib — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:39:07 +0000

There are many sutlers who sell 18th century cookware that could help you. Try going to an 18th century encampment or contact a local blacksmith. Enjoy the fire.

Comment on Chicken Noodle Soup by Chef Walter Staib

Chef Walter Staib — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:36:53 +0000

You can purchase the cookbook at http://www.staib.com and recreate many of the recipes from the show. Happy cooking!

Comment on Stuffed Cabbage by Chef Walter Staib

Chef Walter Staib — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:35:47 +0000

Thanks for your enthusiasm and keep watching! Let us know how your recipes turn out.

Comment on West Indies Pepperpot Soup by Chef Walter Staib

Chef Walter Staib — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:35:07 +0000

The recipe for West Indies Pepperpot Soup that Chef Walter Staib uses in the show and serves at City Tavern in Philadelphia is one he learned from a cook in the islands. “Miss Betty” as she was known taught him her family recipe, handed down for more than 300 years. We know that Washington served West Indies Pepperpot to his troops, but don’t have the exact recipe documented. Colonial cooks probably would have improvised during the war based on what they had.

Comment on Anadama (cornmeal molasses) Bread by Taylor

Taylor — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:35:37 +0000

I love the show, and would like to find out where to buy the cookware that is being used ( spiders)
I am purchasing a rolled steel tripod for starters.Any help will be a great help.

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Comment on Chicken Noodle Soup by alan dougherty

alan dougherty — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:38:36 +0000

isaw show chicken soup great want your osters,i would your book

Comment on Stuffed Cabbage by Don Miller

Don Miller — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:34:36 +0000

I must try this recipe I saw the episode on TV and thought that sounds interesting. I love cabbage and I usually make cabbage rolls, but a full head of cabbage, that’s different. Thank you

Comment on West Indies Pepperpot Soup by Helen Robison FitzGerald

Helen Robison FitzGerald — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:06:28 +0000

Hello Chef Walter,

I love, love, love your interesting, informative and exciting show.

I note that Mary Randolph in her 1824 “The Virginia Housewife” cookery book indicates to use tripe and a recent NY Times article suggested the same as the authentic version that George Washington and troops would have had.

I know there are variations on the meat (lamb, beef, etc.). The unvarying element seems to be the cayenne pepper. Why do you use pork and beef shoulder?

Many thanks,
Helen

Comment on Stuffed Cabbage by R. George Busby III

R. George Busby III — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:04:37 +0000

OMG Chef Staib!!! You rock!! I cannot wait to make this for my sister and her husband next Christmas!! They will not be able to stand it!! I will make this mashed potato recipe I know of with onion. it’s a celtic recipe, and I cannot remember the name of it!! Driving me crazy. Anyway you are the bomb!!!