Pennsbury Manor played host to Chef Walter Staib and PBS’ “A Taste of History” this week as the show’s crew came to Falls Township film two episodes of the Emmy winning television series.
“I have always wanted to come here because I was always intrigued by the kitchen house,” Staib said on Tuesday.
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The filming took place over two days. On Monday, Staib did all of the cooking, and on Tuesday, the crew tackled other interviews and supplementary material. The show ties together 18th century cooking with history, creating a valuable look into the past.
While filming at Pennsbury Manor, Staib did all of his cooking on location in the cooking house on the historic property.
The two days of filming required moving around a lot of equipment but it was an opportunity Staib and crew could not turn down.
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“I wanted to be in a place that was designed so long ago,” he told LevittownNow.com.
“We really wanted to come and showcase Pennsbury to the whole world,” Staib said.
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Staib first came to the property about four years ago. Since that time, he has wanted to come and do shows there. In the future, he wants to return for more shows on location.
Normally, Stab and crew travel some distance to film new episodes of the show. In this case, Staib needed only to jump on I-95 from Philadelphia. Living in Philadelphia, Staib has owned and operated the acclaimed City Tavern for 23 years. In recent weeks, the crew has gone to Jamestown, Virginia, Bryn-Mawr and more. Last season, the crew spent a week filming in China.
On the show, the chef explains the history of the location, as well as cooks a number of dishes that would have been possible with local ingredients when the manor was inhabited.
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In seven seasons airing on PBS, the show has taken home 12 Emmys.
“It was a great opportunity for a great collaboration,” explained Doug Miller, the director of Pennsbury Manor.
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“The only thing about it is that we don’t want it to be over.”
