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The General's Cook: the Life of Hercules Posey
The General's Cook: the Life of Hercules Posey
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40 minutes
Released:
Feb 18, 2022
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Podcast episode
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It was well known in diplomatic circles that one ate very well at President George Washington's table, thanks to his very talented, but enslaved cook Hercules. Stories abound about the fate of the famed cook. Author and culinary historian Ramin Ganeshram has discovered how he reemerged, now with the surname Posey, in New York City, where his skill as a chef helped him create a new life as a free man, embodying the foundational narrative of the United States.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support A Taste of the Past by becoming a member!A Taste of the Past is Powered by Simplecast.
Released:
Feb 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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