Ash Lawn-Highland.
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Adorn your holiday table this season with something unique, yet traditional when Ash Lawn-Highland, home of President James Monroe, offers a special afternoon of culinary creativity. In this workshop, participants make and take home a 21st century hors d’oeuvre inspired by a 19^th century hedge hog dessert. Although hedgehogs were not common in Virginia, in Great Britain finding a hedgehog in your garden was considered a sign of good luck. Martha Bar, Ash Lawn-Highland kitchen interpreter, also demonstrates receipts including syllabub and sugared fruit. Pre-registration required. Fee includes the workshop, all recipes, and a private tour of the beautifully decorated Monroe home. For more information or to register call 293-8000. Space is limited. 1000 James Monroe Parkway.