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George Washington's Ice Cream Recipe: First, Cut Ice From River

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Actress portraying Martha Washington

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These large iron pots from the Mount Vernon kitchen were probably used to cook large cuts of meat like ham, beef and fowl. The metal hooks were used to pull the giant pots out of the fire.

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Like other 18th-century housewives, Martha Washington would have used a still to extract essences of mint or rose petals. The essences flavored cakes and puddings.

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This plate heater was filled with hot water to warm dinnerware.

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One of Martha Washington's favorite desserts was ice cream, but she could make it only if the Potomac River had frozen enough to provide ice. The ice would have to be stored until spring, when the cows gave milk. Once made, the ice cream would be kept cold in this dish by putting ice on top.

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After the labor of preparation, the ice cream would be served in small dishes resembling teacups with handles to keep the delicacy from melting from hands around the dish.

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A plate warmer with an open back would be set in front of the fireplace at Mount Vernon and filled with plates for the evening's guests.

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A French cocotte, purchased by George Washington from the French Minister in 1790, would be used to serve warm sauces and ragouts.

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This ledger displays the meticulous documentation of every product at Mount Vernon, including ham, geese, ducks, butter and oysters.

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Brewing coffee meant toasting the beans in front of the fire. George Washington clearly loved his joe, ordering hundreds of pounds of beans.

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Fancy fruit cakes were a typical dessert served at Mount Vernon.

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Martha Washington, portrayed by actor Mary Wiseman, serves modern-day guests the same dishes the First Couple enjoyed.

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One of the uniforms made from fine wool, known as a livery, worn by the male slaves, along with a variety of kitchenware found in the home of George and Martha Washington as a new exhibition at Mount Vernon.

By Allison Aubrey

Originally published on Wed May 23, 2012 10:01 am

This year would not be a good year for ice cream. In fact, there would be none at all if we relied on the technique George Washington used at Mount Vernon, his Virginia estate that's perched on the banks of the Potomac River.

His source of ice was the frozen river. Given the warm winter we've had here in D.C. , there's no chance. Seems the weather is nothing like it was on Jan. 26, 1786, when Washington wrote in his journal:

"Renewed my Ice operation to day, employing as many hands as I conveniently could in getting it from the Maryland shore, carting and pounding it."

6:34 am

Mon February 20, 2012

S. Korea Conducts Drill, Flouting N. Korean Threat

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South Korean Navy ships dock at a floating base near Yeonpyong Island, close to its contested ocean border with North Korea Monday. South Korea conducted live-fire military drills from five islands, ignoring Pyongyang's threat to attack.

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South Korean citizens gather in an underground shelter on Baengnyeong Island Monday, as their country's military began live-fire artillery drills from front-line islands near its disputed sea border with North Korea.

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South Korea conducted live-fire military drills near its disputed sea boundary with North Korea Monday, despite Pyongyang's threat to respond with a "merciless" attack.

North Korea did not carry out the threat as it focuses on internal stability two months after the death of longtime leader Kim Jong Il and prepares for nuclear disarmament talks with the United States later this week. But with American forces scheduled to conduct additional military exercises with ally South Korea over the next few months, tensions are expected to remain high in the region.

6:00 am

Mon February 20, 2012

Screen Time: 3 Books That Haven't Seen The Reel

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Originally published on Tue June 12, 2012 8:09 am

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J.D. Salinger famously refused to sell the film rights to The Catcher in the Rye, saying it was "unactable." It's true the subtleties of such great novels can get lost in translation. But I thought I'd take a look at three of my favorite novels that have never made it to the multiplex in wide release. Each of these will transport you to another time and another place.

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Mon February 20, 2012

Des Moines Welcomes Thousands Of Bacon Fans

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Escaped Emu Runs Around Vermont Island

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A 150 lbs. emu escaped from its pen five weeks ago, and it's been spotted several times. Last week, the flightless bird was seen outside an elementary school. A maintenance worker there tried to lasso the elusive emu with an extension cord, but the big bird got free.

Africa

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Mon February 20, 2012

Wade's Re-Election Bid Rocks Senegal's Stability

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Originally published on Mon February 20, 2012 6:33 am

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This is Morning Edition from NPR News. I'm Renee Montagne.

Senegal, on the coast of West Africa, has been something of a model of stability for a region known for its volatility. But this past week has brought protests and violence to Senegal after demonstrations over a presidential election this coming weekend led to clashes with riot police. We've got NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton on the line from the capital Dakar to tell us what is going on there.

Good morning, Ofeibea.

3:00 am

Mon February 20, 2012

Santorum Challenges Obama's 'World View'

By Sonari Glinton

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has been the hot story in the GOP presidential contest this month. Over the weekend, Santorum raised eyebrows with comments on public education, prenatal testing and what he called President Obama's "phony theology." Santorum was making waves just days ahead of the next Republican debate on Wednesday, and the next primaries in Michigan and Arizona six days later.

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