Kitchen & Food

Mount Vernon Salted Peanuts - classically roasted in peanut oil and salt, for a traditional savory snack.   Peanuts were a staple of the colonial ...

We cannot tell a lie … this is one of the finest cherry teas you'll ever enjoy! Inspired by the teas imported from China during the late 1700s, thi...

In 1771, after shifting from tobacco to wheat as his main cash crop, George Washington erected a new mill along Dogue Run. The innovative farmer-st...

George Washington did not cut down the cherry tree as Parson Weems said but, after tasting our cherry preserves, you might think he did. Tart and s...

Mount Vernon’s Hickory Syrup is produced in small batches from select hickory bark foraged from Virginia forests. Bark from the Shagbark Hickory is...

Mount Vernon's signature hickory syrup is aged in George Washington Distillery's Rye Whiskey Barrels. Falling Bark Farm practices the tradition of ...

The delicate flavor and aroma of wild strawberries are immediately evident when one opens the jar--it smells and tastes like fresh picked strawberr...

Great year round with rich apple and cinnamon ingredients, this traditional apple butter really tastes like autumn. Terrific for breakfast but also...

True to its name, this is a great old-fashioned preserve, terrific on biscuits, toast or bagels. Martha Washington was famous for her hospitality a...

Gingerman Tea extols one of the great joys of childhood: decorating Christmas cookies. Remember the wonderful taste of gingerbread cookies with a c...

These finely turned peppermills were created by Doug Dill, master woodturner from Lanexa, Virginia. Wood for the peppermills were sourced from a wh...

Wonderfully flavorful seeded red raspberry preserves with the beautiful aroma of fresh raspberries and rich color is great for breakfast toast or w...

This traditional preserve is loaded with large pieces of fresh sweet strawberries and chunks of tart rhubarb. Martha Washington was famous for her ...

Drizzle this honey on oatmeal or ice-cream for a delightful naturally sweet treat! Terrific when used as a glaze for meats, poultry or fish. Raw ho...

George and Martha Washington were renowned for their elegant and welcoming hospitality at "that hospitable mansion", Mount Vernon. For entertaining...

The West Front of the Mansion plus some of Mount Vernon's outbuildings show around this fine porcelain mug. The folk art style image of George Wash...

Drizzle this honey on fresh strawberries or fruit of choice for a delightful naturally sweet treat! Raw honey is unheated, unpasteurized and unproc...

Guests who visited the breakfast table at Mount Vernon were always pleased to find coffee and tea service ready to enjoy.  You are sure to enjoy th...

Serve up a soothing cup of Honeylemon Tea—a delightful addition to our curated tea collection. This fine black tea features a perfectly balanced co...

Guests who visited the breakfast table at Mount Vernon were always pleased to find coffee and tea service ready to enjoy.  Start your day with this...

Inspired by authentic recipes from the 1750’s, American Heritage Chocolate connects us to people, places and traditions old and new.  This versatil...

This delightfully grainy Fig preserves in rich color is great for breakfast toast or to enjoy with dark chocolate desserts. Martha Washington was f...

There is nothing more satisfying than a rich cup of hot cocoa. American Heritage Gourmet Hot Cocoa blend provides a creamy yet spicy taste experien...