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Entertaining at the Madison’s Montpelier-Part 1

Season 3 Episode 5 | 23m 57sVideo has Closed Captions

Artichokes, Veal Kidney Dijonnaise, Hoppin’ John, and Cornmeal Fried Catfish

Dolley Madison was the toast of Washington, hosting her famous “squeeze” parties at the White House first for Thomas Jefferson, and then for her husband,James. When the Madisons left Washington, they continued these traditions at Montpelier, their lavish home in Virginia. Chef Walter throws a party,Dolley-style, making ice cream with Dolley and cooking up a feast.

05/16/2019

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Entertaining at the Madison’s Montpelier-Part 1

Season 3 Episode 5 | 23m 57sVideo has Closed Captions

Dolley Madison was the toast of Washington, hosting her famous “squeeze” parties at the White House first for Thomas Jefferson, and then for her husband,James. When the Madisons left Washington, they continued these traditions at Montpelier, their lavish home in Virginia. Chef Walter throws a party,Dolley-style, making ice cream with Dolley and cooking up a feast.

05/16/2019

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