Linda Pelaccio visits The Fabulous Beekman Boys at their farm to discuss The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert Cookbook on this week’s episode of A Taste of the Past! Tune into this program to learn about the nostalgic properties of family recipes, and what makes an “heirloom” dessert. Hear how Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell relied on their hometowns in North Carolina and Wisconsin for regional inspiration. Find out about the history of Beekman, New York, and why it’s the perfect setting for a new handmade culinary resurgence! Hear about some of the specific recipes from the book, as well as the Beekman Boys’ artisanal production endeavors! To learn more about Linda’s visit with The Beekman Boys, visit HandPicked Nation. Thanks to our sponsor, BluePrint Cleanse.

“With Southern recipes, you don’t actually cook anything. You take Nilla wafers, cover them in whipped cream, and put them in the fridge for two hours!” [4:55]

— The Beekman Boys on A Taste of the Past