James K. Polk: The Dark Horse President
Season 7 Episode 7 | 25m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
Chef Staib prepares Fried Chicken and Chess Pie in President Polk’s kitchen.
Chef Walter Staib demystifies the "Dark Horse," James K. Polk, known as "the most important President that you know the least about." In Polk's kitchen, Chef Staib showcases the farm-to-table Southern fare that was dear to Polk's heart: Fried Chicken and Chess Pie.
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A Taste of History is a local public television program presented by WHYY
James K. Polk: The Dark Horse President
Season 7 Episode 7 | 25m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
Chef Walter Staib demystifies the "Dark Horse," James K. Polk, known as "the most important President that you know the least about." In Polk's kitchen, Chef Staib showcases the farm-to-table Southern fare that was dear to Polk's heart: Fried Chicken and Chess Pie.
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