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Hercules: Slave Chef to the Washingtons

The foundations of the President’s Residence in Philadelphia, where Washington lived, have recently been excavated, showing where the slave quarters were located in the original White House. The Washingtons relied upon and highly regarded their slave chef, Hercules, who was known to all guests as the best chef in the country. In this episode, Chef Staib prepares a Hercules signature dish, Veal Olives, along with a White Bean and Shallot Purée.

English
  • Originally Aired December 26, 2009
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network PBS
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