Kitchen & Food

Peanuts were a staple of the colonial diet. In the archives at Mount Vernon, there is a letter dated 1798 from George Washington to his buying age...

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...

We cannot tell a lie … this is one of the best cherry teas available! In the late 1700's, only teas from China would have been brought to our fledg...

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

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

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

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

These finely turned peppermills were created by Doug Dill, master wood crafter in Lanexa, Virginia. Wood for the peppermills was sourced from a whi...

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...

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

Bills of lading and other records show the types of tea that were being imported to the taverns and shops of Williamsburg, Virginia in the mid 1700...

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...

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

First President. First to war. First to create peace. Show your support of America's first president with this POTUS 1 mug. This dark blue mug has ...

Our forefathers, in forsaking the pleasures of China tea for the principles of liberty, needed a "tea substitute." Colonists created hot drinks usi...

A wide open hungry mouth at the base of the mug holds your baked treat while the top part of the mug holds your beverage. Perfect for serving your ...

Liberty blend is an historically accurate recreation of the honey enjoyed throughout the colonies in the 18th century. It is an artisanal product h...

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

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

Tasty orange juice and plenty of grated orange peel make this marmalade one of the best! When George and Martha Washington lived at Mount Vernon co...

According to Parson Weems, "I cannot tell a lie" said the young George Washington. "I chopped the cherry tree down with my hatchet". This iconic my...

The matte black mug with glazed white interior has architectural drawings of the west front from 1757 and 1792 etched into its exterior. "George Wa...

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...

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

American Heritage Tasting Squares are just the thing for when you want a satisfying bite, but not an entire bar. With rich layers of taste and a hi...