Thank You, James Hemings (the man who brought you mac and cheese)

Footnoting History by Footnoting History

Nov 22, 202526:28Society & Culture

(Host: Kristin) You know it and love it, but did you realize who was responsible for bringing macaroni and cheese into your life? Learn about James Hemings, the enslaved man who traveled to France and trained in French c...

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