This book is awesome!  A treasure and filled with gems of information about our history and food and recipes!  Janine Turner will personally autography this delightful book to you!  This is for the foodie in your life, who loves history, to dig into with miles of smiles! 

"Who Were the Original Foodies?

Beyond their legacy as revolutionaries and politicians, the Founding Fathers of America were first and foremost a group of farmers. Passionate about the land and the bounty it produced, they loved food and the art of eating, creating what would ultimately become America's diverse food culture.

Like many current-day foodies, the Founding Fathers were ardent supporters of sustainable farming and ranching, exotic imported foods, brewing, distilling, and wine appreciation. Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin penned original recipes, encouraged local production of beer and wine, and shared their delight in food with friends and fellow politicians.

In The Founding Foodies, food writer Dave DeWitt entertainingly describes how some of America's most famous colonial leaders not only established America's political destiny, but also revolutionized the very foods we eat.

Features over thirty authentic colonial recipes, including:

Thomas Jefferson's Ice Cream

Beer by George Washington

Martha Washington's Fruitcake

Medford Rum Punch

Terrapin Soup"     AND MUCH MORE!