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“Windows on the World” White Chocolate Mousse

September 11, 2018

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…

Teaching Your Kids to be Grateful for School

September 7, 2018

We’ve only been back in school for a matter of days and I’ve already got a child complaining about going. Anyone else? Aren’t kids supposed to realize that education is something to be grateful for and…

stuffed tomatoes

President Nixon’s Stuffed Tomatoes

August 29, 2018

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…

Peach Dumpling

Georgia Peach Dumplings

August 21, 2018

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,…

scones and honey butter

Utah Buttermilk Scones with Raspberry Honey Butter

July 24, 2018

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…

Oregon Hazelnut Brownies

July 18, 2018

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…

Fourth of July Food

The American Moms: Fourth of July Food Lineup

June 28, 2018

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…

How Depression Impacted a Presidency

June 19, 2018

“We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once.” -President Calvin Coolidge  Calvin Coolidge is perhaps known best for his stoic, cool (pun intended) nature. He didn’t smile a lot, wasn’t super…

zucchini soup

Barbara Bush’s Favorite Zucchini Soup

May 8, 2018

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…

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