| Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee: How a Founding Father and His Slave James Hemings Introduced French Cuisine to America Contributor(s): Craughwell, Thomas J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1594745781 ISBN-13: 9781594745782 Publisher: Quirk Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & Heads Of State - Cooking | Regional & Ethnic - French - History | United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2011946051 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 5.52" W x 8.47" (0.84 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - French - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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, cr me br l e, 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 |