{"product_id":"thomas-jeffersons-creme-brulee-thomas-j-craughwell-9781594745782","title":"Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee: How a Founding Father and His Slave James Hemings Introduced French Cuisine to America","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis culinary biography tells the incredible true story of how a Founding Father and his slave introduced French Cuisine to America--perfect for history buffs, foodies, and Francophiles alike\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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 James's cooperation, Jefferson would grant his freedom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo 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 wine-making) so they might be replicated in American agriculture. The two men returned home with such marvels as pasta, French fries, Champagne, macaroni and cheese, cr鑪e br璉馥, 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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas J. Craughwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1594745781\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594745782\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quirk Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/18\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.47h x 5.52w x 0.85d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/18\/2012 pg. 51\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2012 pg. 107\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/30\/2012","brand":"Thomas J. Craughwell","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43938521547007,"sku":"9781594745782","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_d591e30f-a4e5-4f01-8734-9b9ffbad95e4.jpg?v=1681436178","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/thomas-jeffersons-creme-brulee-thomas-j-craughwell-9781594745782","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}