Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor and actor, was the keynoe speaker at a naturalization ceremony at Mount ...

Archaeologists at George Washington’s Mount Vernon have discovered dozens of glass jars filled with fruit preserves in the cellar of the historic Northern Virginia home.

MOUNT VERNON, Va. — George Washington never did cut down the cherry tree, despite the famous story to the contrary, but he did pack away quite a few bottles of the fruit at his Mount Vernon home ...

So dear was the dessert that Washington is said to have spent $200 in 1790 — nearly $5,000 in today’s dollars — to satisfy his insatiable craving for the cool and creamy treat.

Records at Mount Vernon show that George and Martha Washington were fond of cherries, at least when mixed with brandy. Martha Washington's recipe for a “cherry bounce” cocktail survives, and ...

3 pounds fresh strawberries, thinly sliced. 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided, plus more as needed. 3 cups heavy cream. 3 cups half-and-half. Stir together the strawberries and 1/2 cup of the sugar.

MOUNT VERNON, Va. — George Washington never did cut down the cherry tree, despite the famous story to the contrary, but he did pack away quite a few bottles of the fruit at his Mount Vernon home ...