America's First Foodie : Jefferson's Monticello Food | G2T 207

On today's episode of Garden to Table, host P. Allen Smith will talk about America's first foodie, Thomas Jefferson and visit his Jefferson's Vegetable Garden , a 1-thousand foot long terrace where he grew 250 varieties of more than 70 different species of vegetables.After that we'll meet up with culinary historian Leni Sorenson, as she talks about the inner-workings of Monticello's kitchen. She'll also discuss the fusion of French and Virginian cookery.Plus, a Fall Heritage Harvest Festival is underway here at Monticello. We'll talk to event organizers and maybe even swap some seeds.

Topics Include
Jefferson's Vegetable Garden Tour
Monticello Tour and chat with Culinary Historian
Virginia and French cuisine
Rosemary and Butternut Squash Recipe
Monticello Tea Room Table setting
Sauteed spinach recipe
Heritage Harvest Festival

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P. Allen Smith is a landscape and garden designer, horticulturist, preservationist and television host. His passions span the subjects of community, health, sustainability and history. He has designed the grounds at many of the nation’s most notable estate properties, townhomes, and commercial complexes. And, for over 19 years, he has shared his green knowledge and insight with the public via ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, his own PBS television, and six book titles. Currently, Allen is focused on residential, commercial and community designs that are beautiful, improve our contentedness, and our social and physical health.

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[carolem]

This butternut squash is so perfect for Thanksgiving dinner thank you for your recipe and Happy Thanksgiving 🦃.

[donsuepowers]

Tremendous program, thoroughly enjoyed it😃😊🥰🤩🎉❤️🙏🏻

[kentsmith]

GREAT EPISODE!!! WELL DONE! History and Allen

[patriotmama]

Monticello is one of our favorite places to visit. We are retired now, so hope to go to the Harvest Festival in the coming years. What a gorgeous place and the gardens are just magnificent. Thank you for showing it off!

[sabrinacopas]

Absolutely love! Again, thank you for including our amazing history in your videos they are so pleasing to me. ♥️

[christinepops]

I visited Monticello with my husband last spring and enjoyed every minute of it. It was such a thrill to walk through his garden. Watching this brought back great memories, thanks so much.

[annierampersad]

What an amazing tradition.I love the idea of the seed swap.There is so much to learn. Thanks for sharing.Keep up the good work.

[ginafriend]

Interesting and filled with history! Butternut squash is on the top of my list! Thank you, Allen! Happy Thanksgiving! 🍗🍐🧡

[johnmonck]

Always such interesting history . the butternut pumpkin recipe looks delicious, thankyou.

[jackiehorsley]

your butternut squash recipe looks really good I well definitely have to try that

[sallieannwestbrook]

It’s also possible Jefferson was “first in Briard.” The breed of my beloved Igby the dog comes from France, and Thomas Jefferson was likely the first to bring Briards to the U.S.

[rubyoro]

Isn’t it amazing how gardening/farming is never gonna be out of style.

[annebradley]

I loved the spinach dish and the squash and apples dish! We use almost the same seasonings to enhance pumpkin and apple pie so it makes sense they'd be delicious together. Happy Thanksgiving.

[soap]

You are the Thomas Jefferson of Moss Mountain Farm. Maybe you should run for a political office ... The squash recipe looks amazing. Thanks for sharing and have an incredible Thanksgiving.

[butterflybluffhomesteadsmi]

Hey Allen! It was nice to see you at the Ohio Poultry show a few years back. I was wondering if you ever watched the Victory Garden. I really miss that show and think that you do a good job of filling that void.