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Thomas Jefferson and Vanilla Ice Cream: Separating Myth from Historical Fact

Thomas Jefferson and Vanilla Ice Cream: Separating Myth from Historical Fact

Explore the truth about Thomas Jefferson and vanilla ice cream. While he didn't invent it, Jefferson's documented love for vanilla beans and his role in popularizing ice cream in America is a fascinating piece of culinary history, supported by primary sources from the Library of Congress and his own account books.