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, crme brle, 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!Autorentext
Thomas J. Craughwell is the author of several nonfiction books, including Stealing Lincoln's Body, which was adapted into a documentary by the History Channel. He lives in Bethel, Connecticut.
Titel
Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee
Untertitel
How a Founding Father and His Slave James Hemings Introduced French Cuisine to America
Autor
EAN
9781594745799
ISBN
978-1-59474-579-9
Format
E-Book (epub)
Hersteller
Herausgeber
Veröffentlichung
18.09.2012
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Dateigrösse
5.89 MB
Anzahl Seiten
256
Jahr
2012
Untertitel
Englisch
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