Eat Like Washington
Visitors to George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate can now get an idea of how the first president chowed down. A new exhibit at the northern Virginia estate is titled “Hoecakes and Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington.” There are more than 100 items on display, including a heart-shaped waffle iron, a three-foot olive jar and presidential dinner invitations. The exhibit also details the role slaves played in the president’s kitchen. Visitors are able to take home recipe cards, so they can try some of the presidential vittles for themselves.
Visitors to George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate can now get an idea of how the first president chowed down. A new exhibit at the northern Virginia estate is titled “Hoecakes and Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington.” There are more than 100 items on display, including a heart-shaped waffle iron, a three-foot olive jar and presidential dinner invitations. The exhibit also details the role slaves played in the president’s kitchen. Visitors are able to take home recipe cards, so they can try some of the presidential vittles for themselves.
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