The Man Who Commanded Jefferson's Kitchen (Part 1: The James Hemings Story)

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. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Man Who Commanded Jefferson's Kitchen (Part 1: The James Hemings Story) is an episode from Proof by America's Test Kitchen.

This episode is 38:08 long.

This episode was published on Oct 2, 2025.

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