Reviews
[A] beautifully illustrated and meticulously documented book, which presents new insights into the daily lives and culinary tastes of the era.-- Tallahassee Democrat, "An opportunity to literally taste what life was like at Mount Vernon during the time of George and Martha Washington." - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, "Serving up a fascinating collection of expert essays and recipes that capture the flavors of early America, Dining with the Washingtons is a beautifully bound, lavishly illustrated work that should appeal to history buffs and cooks alike." - Rocky Mount Telegram, The genius--and the bite--of this book lies in the dramatic contrast between the oft-told lives of the president, his family and his famous guests with those of the unsung slaves who toiled long to produce the hospitality for which Washington was famous.-- The Republic, This handsomely illustrated volume won't fail to please. With plenty of historical detail about the life of the Washingtons and numerous recipes from the period, it will be equally at home in the kitchen or on the coffee table.-- Library Journal, "A delightful coffee-table book for anyone interested in eating, gardening, or George and Martha Washington."-- Journal of Southern History, "Serving up a fascinating collection of expert essays and recipes that capture the flavors of early America, Dining with the Washingtons is a beautifully bound, lavishly illustrated work that should appeal to history buffs and cooks alike."-- Rocky Mount Telegram, "[A] beautifully illustrated and meticulously documented book, which presents new insights into the daily lives and culinary tastes of the era."-- Tallahassee Democrat, A delightful coffee-table book for anyone interested in eating, gardening, or George and Martha Washington.-- Journal of Southern History, "This volume rests comfortably between scholarly monograph and coffee table book, presenting a lush portrait of life at Mount Vernon for readers. . . . Dining with the Washingtons covers eating, drinking, and socializing at Mount Vernon from every angle." - The Historian, "The genius--and the bite--of this book lies in the dramatic contrast between the oft-told lives of the president, his family and his famous guests with those of the unsung slaves who toiled long to produce the hospitality for which Washington was famous."-- The Republic, An opportunity to literally taste what life was like at Mount Vernon during the time of George and Martha Washington.-- Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, "Serving up a fascinating collection of expert essays and recipes that capture the flavors of early America, Dining with the Washingtons is a beautifully bound, lavishly illustrated work that should appeal to history buffs and cooks alike."-- Roc, An appealing and intimate glimpse into the lives of George and Martha Washington and of the foods and flavors of 18th century America.-- The Baton Rouge Advocate, "A delightful coffee-table book for anyone interested in eating, gardening, or George and Martha Washington." - Journal of Southern History, "The genius-and the bite-of this book lies in the dramatic contrast between the oft-told lives of the president, his family and his famous guests with those of the unsung slaves who toiled long to produce the hospitality for which Washington was famous." - The Republic, "An appealing and intimate glimpse into the lives of George and Martha Washington and of the foods and flavors of 18th century America."-- The Baton Rouge Advocate, Serving up a fascinating collection of expert essays and recipes that capture the flavors of early America, Dining with the Washingtons is a beautifully bound, lavishly illustrated work that should appeal to history buffs and cooks alike.-- Rocky Mount Telegram, "This handsomely illustrated volume won't fail to please. With plenty of historical detail about the life of the Washingtons and numerous recipes from the period, it will be equally at home in the kitchen or on the coffee table."-- Library Journal, "[A] beautifully illustrated and meticulously documented book, which presents new insights into the daily lives and culinary tastes of the era." - Tallahassee Democrat, "An appealing and intimate glimpse into the lives of George and Martha Washington and of the foods and flavors of 18th century America." - The Baton Rouge Advocate, "This handsomely illustrated volume won't fail to please. With plenty of historical detail about the life of the Washingtons and numerous recipes from the period, it will be equally at home in the kitchen or on the coffee table." - Library Journal, "An opportunity to literally taste what life was like at Mount Vernon during the time of George and Martha Washington."-- Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
