Eliza Powel's Sinful Feast
Season 7 Episode 11 | 25m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
Chef Staib recreates Eliza Powel’s "Sinful Feast," preparing it in her historic home.
Eliza Powel was the premiere hostess of the 18th century. She prepared decadent feasts that inspired John Adams to write a letter to Abigail, describing dinner as "sinful." Now, for the first time since Mrs. Powel's presentation, Chef Walter Staib recreates her "Sinful Feast," preparing it in her historic Philadelphia home.
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Eliza Powel's Sinful Feast
Season 7 Episode 11 | 25m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
Eliza Powel was the premiere hostess of the 18th century. She prepared decadent feasts that inspired John Adams to write a letter to Abigail, describing dinner as "sinful." Now, for the first time since Mrs. Powel's presentation, Chef Walter Staib recreates her "Sinful Feast," preparing it in her historic Philadelphia home.
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