food history
Dear Friends of Indigo House
Heading into 2020 I want to thank all of my friends and supporters and I’ve had an inspiration. Over the seasons of this New Year I want to share with you some of my favorite recipes (some historic – some…
Wine & Country Life visits Indigo House
Wine & Country Life recently came for a visit. Read the wonderful article HERE
“Summer 1795: A James Hemings Dinner”
On Saturday, June 22, 2019 I will be celebrating the early summer 224 years ago when Chef James Hemings cooked at Monticello. Archaeologists have recently uncovered the original hearth and stew stoves on which Hemings taught his brother Peter the…
The Challenge of Cooking Over Fire
Fires and hearths are what I’m thinking about this week as I put together my talk for the Heritage Harvest Festival at Monticello on Sept 21st! …
History Dinners at Indigo House for Summer, Fall, and Winter 2019-2020
Jiggery-pokery with calendars and lists has been my work this week. I am delighted to announce the scheduled dates for my Indigo House History Dinners for this summer (June), Fall (September and October) and for the coming winter (February and…
Celebrate Black History Month with Dinner at Indigo House
Celebrate Black History Month this year with a Southern Sunday Supper on a Saturday Night. On Saturday, February 24th, 2018 this dinner for eight will feature iconic African-American and Southern dishes. After a 1st course of “Pot Likker” soup accompanied…
