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While the chicken cooks, Miller takes a moment to reflect on the life of Rufus Estes, detailing his background as a formerly enslaved person who rose to prominence in the culinary world. His journey began in Murray County, Tennessee, and culminated in Chicago, where he became renowned for his exceptional cooking, serving notable figures including U.S. Presidents. Not only did Estes contribute to the culinary field, but he also published his cookbook—an important historical milestone as the first cookbook by a black chef.