Thomas Jefferson'S Creme Brulee: How A Founding Father And His Slave James Hemings Introduced French Cuisine To America,Used

Thomas Jefferson'S Creme Brulee: How A Founding Father And His Slave James Hemings Introduced French Cuisine To America,Used

In Stock
SKU: SONG1594745781
UPC: 884368821060.0
Brand: Quirk Books
Sale price$8.11 Regular price$11.59
Save $3.48
Quantity
Add to wishlist
Add to compare

Processing time: 1-3 days

US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days

International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days

Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items

Payment Option
Payment Methods

Help

If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, withing 24 hours on weekdays.

Customer service

All questions about your order, return and delivery must be sent to our customer service team by e-mail at yourstore@yourdomain.com

Sale & Press

If you are interested in selling our products, need more information about our brand or wish to make a collaboration, please contact us at press@yourdomain.com

This culinary biography tells the incredible true story of how a Founding Father and his slave introduced French Cuisine to Americaperfect for history buffs, foodies, and Francophiles alikeIn 1784, Thomas Jefferson struck a deal with his slave, 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 Jamess cooperation, Jefferson would grant his freedom.So 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 they 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 adventureand even includes a few of their favorite recipes!

⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):

This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Recently Viewed