This isn’t just any cake. This is Election Cake– Abraham Lincoln’s Election Cake. And it goes way back— I’m talking all the way back to the 13 original colonies kind of ‘way back.’ In the early…
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This recipe for Martha Washington’s Crab Soup was found in The First Ladies Cook Book under Franklin D. Roosevelt’s section of favorite recipes. Apparently the first First Lady’s Crab Soup was well-loved by the Roosevelt family…
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I recently read the most fascinating article about the life of President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter. Unlike many former presidents, the Carter’s weren’t interested in a life of fame and fortune when their White House…
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Since it’s the anniversary of 9/11, this seemed like a fitting recipe to share today. This White Chocolate Mousse has a history. It was once served at the Windows on the World restaurant, located on the 106th and 107th floors…
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During their first year in office, President Richard Nixon and his wife Pat entertained over 50,000 guests at the White House– a record! As you can imagine, the White House chefs were constantly busy during the Nixon…
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It’s no wonder Georgia is nicknamed “The Peach State.” Georgia has long been known throughout the country for it’s high quality peaches. Georgia-grown peaches are recognized for their outstanding flavor, texture, appearance and rich nutrients. In 1995,…
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If you’re from most places around the country, a piece of fried dough is simply known as fry bread. But if you’re from Utah, fried dough is curiously known as scones. We’re not talking the biscuit-like textured ones…
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What comes to mind when you think of popular Oregon cuisine? As an adult I can easily rattle off a long list… Voodoo Donuts, seafood, Tillamook cheese, marionberries, Salt and Straw ice cream, and some of the…
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If you’re looking to step up your Independence Day food lineup this year, try out one of these historical recipes made by our very own presidents (or at least by their chefs)! We even have some…
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One of our wonderful readers sent us a message recently with a picture of recipe cards from the White House. The White House had sent them to her years ago during the George H.W. Bush administration. It…
