Janette SpeyerYou probably know Thomas Jefferson. But have you heard of James Hemings, the forgotten chef who trained in Paris? His story is just one of many hidden behind the foods we love, like Southern barbecue and Caribbean foods. Discover the forgotten chefs whose influence still shapes the way we eat today. #FoodHistory #JamesHemings #BlackHistory #CulinaryHistory #SouthernFood #FoodCulture
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The Forgotten Chefs: How Enslaved People Built America’s Cuisine
You probably know Thomas Jefferson. But have you heard of James Hemings, the forgotten chef who trained in Paris? His story is just one of many hidden behind the foods we love like Southern barbecue and Caribbean foods. Discover the forgotten chefs whose influence still shapes the way we eat today.