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

Proof by America's Test Kitchen

Oct 2, 202538:08Arts

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 Monticel...

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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. In this three-part series, reporter Otis Gray explores the extraordinary life of James Hemings; the enslaved che...

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Published Oct 2, 2025, 38:08 long, audio available.

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