Thomas Jefferson's crème brûlée: how a Founding Father and his slave James Hemings introduced French cuisine to America

In 1784, Thomas Jefferson struck a deal with one of his slaves, James Hemings. The founding father was traveling to Paris and wanted to bring James along to master the art of French cooking. In exchange for James's cooperation, Jefferson would grant his freedom. Thus began one of the strangest...

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1. Verfasser: Craughwell, Thomas J. 1956-2018 (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2012
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Zusammenfassung:In 1784, Thomas Jefferson struck a deal with one of his slaves, James Hemings. The founding father was traveling to Paris and wanted to bring James along to master the art of French cooking. In exchange for James's cooperation, Jefferson would grant his freedom. Thus began one of the strangest partnerships in United States history. As Hemings apprenticed under master French chefs, Jefferson studied the cultivation of French crops so they might be replicated in American agriculture
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-228) and index
Prologue: The man who abjured his native victuals -- Americans in Paris -- A free city -- A feast for the palate -- The wine collector and the rice smuggler -- Brother and sister, reunited -- Boiling point -- The art of the meal -- Epilogue
Beschreibung:233 pages illustrations 22 cm

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