June 19, 2010

The Homestead and Monticello (or the family feud: Virginia Tech versus UVa)

Why Bridget and Galen love Southwest Virginia:

Topics of Area History: History of the Region Agriculture Thomas Jefferson: The First American Gourmet/Father of American Fine Dining

Southwest Virginia Cocktail: Virginia Gentleman punch Featured wines: Whitehall Vineyards Pinot Gris

Culinary topics and techniques to be covered: Making your own vinegar and infusions Pickling vegetables, fruits and nuts Cooking with cast iron Jefferson's vanilla ice cream

Menu:

Course 1: The Homestead's Crab Louis salad

Course 2: Jefferson's Chicken Fricasse with Virginia ham and mushrooms Sweet potato biscuits

Course 3: Brandied peaches with Jefferson's Vanilla ice cream Macaroons (from hand-written antique manuscripts housed at Virginia Tech's culinary research archives)

 

Dogwood Restaurant
911 W. 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211