{"title":"Taste Local History Classes","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaste Local History classes explore history with some of our favorite food and drinks. This is a one-of-a-kind culinary heritage series from Jolly's Mill Pond Farm in Williamsburg. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"history-of-cornmeal","title":"History of Cornmeal","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor over 100 years, the Jolly’s Mill Pond Gristmill produced cornmeal and flour. Learn about historic cornmeal recipes made during that time: \u003cb\u003eCorn Pone\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJohnny Cakes\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eSpoon Bread\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYou’ll learn about local tribes’ maize traditions that shaped early cooking. 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