The Man Who Commanded Jefferson's Kitchen (Part 1: The James Hemings Story)
Oct 02, 2025•38 min
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Episode description
In this three-part series, reporter Otis Gray explores the extraordinary life of James Hemings; the enslaved chef who forever changed American cuisine.
Episode one traces James’ early years at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, his journey to becoming the first American to train in the kitchens of Paris, and the pivotal choice that would ultimately shape his future and his freedom.
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