Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee
Read by
Alan Sklar
Release:
03/04/2013
Release:
03/04/2013
Release:
03/04/2013
Release:
03/04/2013
Runtime:
5h 35m
Runtime:
5h 35m
Runtime:
5h 35m
Quantity:
[A] tasty addition to the long list of Jefferson's accomplishments.
Kirkus
In 1784, Thomas Jefferson struck a deal with one of his slaves, nineteen-year-old 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 that they might be replicated in American agriculture. The two men returned home with such marvels as pasta, French fries, Champagne, macaroni and cheese, crème brûlée, and a host of other treats. This narrative history tells the story of their remarkable adventure.
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 that they might be replicated in American agriculture. The two men returned home with such marvels as pasta, French fries, Champagne, macaroni and cheese, crème brûlée, and a host of other treats. This narrative history tells the story of their remarkable adventure.
Release:
2013-03-04
2013-03-04
2013-03-04
2013-03-04
Runtime:
Runtime:
Runtime:
Runtime:
5h 35m
5h 35m
5h 35m
5h 35m
Format:
audio
audio
audio
audio
Weight:
0.5 lb
0.0 lb
0.5 lb
0.5 lb
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781452611907
9781452681900
9798200067756
9798200067763
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