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| Hunters' Pie at the Colonial Williamsburg, VA; The King's Arms Restaurant |
Just as summer 2019 came to a close, the WannaBePieChef traveled to Colonial Williamsburg Virginia, time traveling back to the late 1700s to sample the authentic fare of the moment! I ordered up a real Hunters' Pie, and true to the name, the ingredients were a savory stew of duck, rabbit and wild venison, with onions, carrots, and spices. The black currant jam on the side was traditionally spread all about the top crust of the pie adding that sweet-savory yumminess, so of course I followed that instruction.
This is probably the most serious pie I've ever reported on - the meats were smoked ahead of time, which gave it a less 'gamey' flavor. Founding father of America and the 3rd President of the United States, native Virginian Thomas Jefferson is said to have eaten this very recipe (possibly after playing his violin!) and all the while enjoying his favorite beverage: Champagne, mixed with anything!
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| Violinist at the King's Arms Dining Room |
