@Regrann from @artistic_catering76 - #Repost @questlovesfood (@get_repost) ・・・ #Repost @marcuscooks ・・・ James Hemings was a slave owned by Thomas Jefferson and freed around this time 221 years ago. Hemings joined Jefferson on a five year trip to France where he learned French cooking and became Chef de Cuisine of his household kitchen. After returning to America, Hemings negotiated his freedom with a promise to train his younger brother who would replace him. He was one of America's first great chefs. #blackhistorymonth #jameshemings #culinaryarts #foodhistory #americanhistory #nyc #nyceats #nycfood #artistic #french @chef_big_b #njeats #njfood @cheflemaire @haitianchef @chefvharper @chefronduprat @cheflucmannpierre - #regrann

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