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Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee
Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee: How a Founding Father and His Slave James Hemings Introduced French Cuisine to America | Thomas J. CRAUGHWELL
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This culinary biography recounts the 1784 deal that Thomas Jefferson struck with his slaves, James Hemings. The founding father was traveling to Paris and wanted to bring James along “for a particular purpose”— 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 (especially grapes for winemaking) so the might be replicated in American agriculture. The two men returned home with such marvels as pasta, French fries, Champagne, macaroni and cheese, crème brûlée, and a host of other treats. This narrative history tells the story of their remarkable adventure—and even includes a few of their favorite recipes!
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reiko
Mehso-so

How Thomas Jefferson introduced French cuisine to America. Although the book doesn't highlight it but this is also a sad story of one slave's life. If only he had been born in a different time.

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BaconTheBooks
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Did you love Hamilton: The American Musical? There are a ton of great books that provide the backstory on your favorite historical figures. Find out what Thomas Jefferson was doing while "kicking ass as the ambassador to France" and more at www.quirkbooks.com/post/whatd-I-miss-quirk4ham

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MeganMarieWrites
Bailedbailed

I tried. It was a lot of facts laid out but not well organized. Lots of history which I loved but too much of an info dump...not enough story (if that makes sense).

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MeganMarieWrites
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Revolutionary history, culinary history, The West Wing, and cookies in the oven. Best day off EVER! (For anyone who may be wondering, the episode is Take this Sabbath Day from season one).

bookishkai Oh, that's a good episode! I've been tempted to re-watch 4123 Votes, because it's got one of my favorite lines: "I think Aaron Burr has twenty votes." 8y
MeganMarieWrites @bookishkris that is such a great episode! 8y
LiteraryinLawrence I love West Wing! My sister is finally watching it after years of me suggesting it, which makes me want to go back and rewatch. 8y
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