Download Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee: How a Founding Father and His Slave James Hemings Introduced French Cuisine to America AudioBook Free
In 1784, Thomas Jefferson struck a package with one of his slaves, 19-year-old James Hemings. The founding dad was planing a trip to Paris and wanted to bring James along for a particular purpose - to master the artwork of French food preparation. In trade for James's co-operation, Jefferson would grant his independence. Thus started out one of the strangest partnerships in USA record. As Hemings apprenticed under expert French chefs, Jefferson studied the cultivation of French vegetation (especially grapes for winemaking) in order that they might be replicated in American agriculture. Both men returned house with such marvels as pasta, France fries, Champagne, macaroni and cheese, crème brûlée, and a host of other goodies. This narrative record tells the story of their exceptional adventure.
