Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee hat For decades

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Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee hat For decadesThis culinary biography recounts the 1784 deal in which Jefferson promised his slave and cook James Hemmings freedom, in part due to Hemmings mastery of French cuisine. The founding father, a well known Francophile, was traveling to Paris and brought the slave along for a particular purpose to master the art of French cooking. Hemmings mastered recipes such as pasta, French fries, and crme brle. Written by Thomas J. Craughwell. Hardcover, 256 pages.