Obama's First Meal As President Has A Lincoln Theme
Barack Obama may not be able to keep the trim physique he showed off in Hawaii recently for long based on some of the food he'll be served in the next couple of weeks. The menu for the Inaugural Luncheon has been announced. The luncheon traditionally features food from the home states of the new President and Vice President, as well as the theme of the Inauguration. The 2009 inaugural luncheon has been designed to commemorate the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12, 1809) and will feature foods Lincoln would have eaten or enjoyed. The first course will be served on replicas of the china from the Lincoln Presidency.The menu for this year is:
First Course: Seafood Stew
Duckhorn Vineyards, 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Second Course: A Brace of American Birds (pheasant and duck), served with Sour Cherry Chutney and Molasses Sweet Potatoes
Goldeneye, 2005 Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
Third Course: Apple Cinnamon Sponge Cake and Sweet Cream Glacé
Korbel Natural "Special Inaugural Cuvée,"
California Champagne
The tables will be decorated with floral arrangements, designed by JLB Floral of Alexandria, Virginia and featuring Red Charlotte roses, Rouge Basier roses, Hot Lady roses, a floribunda rose called Hot Majolica, hydrangea in shades of blues and purples, and light blue delphinium in a footed brass compote.
What have past presidents eaten? According to Florida State University Professor Liz Goldsmith in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his guests enjoyed a buffet lunch of tomato soup, salad, beef, ham and tongue, and cake, ice cream and coffee.
President Kennedy's luncheon included cream of tomato soup with crushed popcorn, stuffed lobster and patisserie bateau blanche. President Lyndon Johnson's feast included Texas heart of filet mignon and something called tomato surprise.
Our current President George W. Bush had lobster pie; grenadine of beef supreme; chartreuse of vegetables in a puff pastry ring; puree of small celery and parsnip roots; biscuits; toffee pudding with ice cream; and demitasse café and tea along with trays of chocolate-dipped ginger, candied fruit rinds, fresh strawberries, macaroons and truffles for his first inaugural luncheon. His second lunch had a Native American theme that included quail.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 7)
JEANNIE Jan 15th 2009 4:05PM
HOW GRANDE THAT THESE CROOKS WILL BE SO WELL FED, BY THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY, WHILE OTHERS HAVE LITTLE OR NOTHING TO EAT. I HOPE THESE CHUMPS CHOKE ON EVERY BITE THEY CRAM INTO THEIR PIE HOLES. THE HOGS. GUESS WE WILL DO WELL TO FEAST ON A CAN OF PORK "N' BEANS, SINCE WE ARE DISABLED IN THIS HOUSEHOLD. LET THESE HOGS AT LEAST, PAY FOR THEIR FEAST OUT OF THEIR OWN POCKETS, WHILE OTHERS ARE STARVING.
Jackie Jan 15th 2009 4:15PM
What is the problem here, all Presidents have had this luncheon, dinner, why is so important or wrong for President Obama to have one? There r poor peoople, but they didn't jusst appear on the earth, they were here thru out all of our Presidents, Obama didn't invent them. People get real, if u have a beef against the President, say so , but don't blame all of the poor and starving on him, he has not served (one) 1 day in office, and already he's responsible for everything. Get a life and get on board, with people always bad mouthing him, and he isn;t in office yet. What's for him is his, and what's not won't be. The same goes for us, but we need to get up off our buts, keep our traps shut and work toward a common cause.
Annie Jan 15th 2009 6:23PM
You can't afford to eat but you can afford a computer and online service? HA! Get your financial priorities straight or get better at lying.
LeeAnn Jan 15th 2009 2:30PM
KORBEL happens to be decent. Get a bottle of the "BRUT" and try it for yourself. You might be pleasantly surprised!
Pat Jan 15th 2009 2:31PM
HOW COULD HE EVEN EAT AND LOOK OUT THE WINDOW AT THE HOMELESS WITH NOTHING........JUST LIKE LAZARUS AND THE RICH MAN
minette Jan 15th 2009 3:58PM
Why don't you either get real or donate YOUR family's food to the homeless?
How can he even eat....grow up!
craig Jan 15th 2009 4:23PM
amen!
Marie Jan 15th 2009 7:07PM
Are you kidding? Do you eat? Get a life. Obama 2009 thank God !!!!!!!!!
MacDaddy Jan 15th 2009 2:41PM
I heard he gave the guy from Popeye's a five dollar tip > I cant wait till he make all the rich people throw their money outs the windows so eyes wonts has to pay for gas ,electric or a house payment ever !
JOE-JOE Jan 15th 2009 2:39PM
sure know he will eat better than i do.and it does not cost him one cent. me??no job,a family. garbage dumpsters are looking better every day!!!! welcome to my usa !!!!!!
ZaXXoN Jan 15th 2009 2:51PM
hey JOE JOE
tip 1 - get a job, you lazy slob
tip 2 - don't raise a family larger than you can afford
tip 3 - get a freakin job, you lazy plebe
tip 4 - don't waste money on internet access if you don't have a job
tip 5 -GET A FREAKIN JOB!!!
Poor me a beer Jan 15th 2009 2:45PM
Damn all the swishers and sniffers came out of the woodwork.How about some MD 50/50 !
DoctorBob Jan 15th 2009 2:53PM
Just think of all the poor, starving people in Darfur that Nobama could have fed for the cost of his lunch? And think of all the poor, starving Africans he could feed and clothe with the money it's going to cost for his coronation? Obviously Nobama doesn't care anything about poor or hungry people. He's just a greedy elitist pig.
Billy Jan 15th 2009 4:56PM
Thank you. Someone finally understands.
Dylan Jan 15th 2009 6:08PM
Erm, and what about George Bushs feast? that all the other presidents have eaten? Every modern president does this...But you wouldnt understand that given your myopic, prejudiced outlook, now would you?
mejwescott1 Jan 15th 2009 6:55PM
You, people act as if PRESIDENT OBAMA is the first , to have a meal after being sworn in as our PRESIDENT ,Yes I said our, so deal with it he's here for the four years, be careful what you say about him after the 20th, You might get a visit from secret service. for the first time
Sheri Jan 15th 2009 7:46PM
How about a bottle of TJ Swan after they eat them chitlins.
Vivian Jan 15th 2009 3:03PM
Whether Obama or McCain were elected they would still have this luncheon......get you head out of you a__ and realize this luncheon was not Obama's doing, it's tradition. Some of you people are so rediculous and STUPID.
andrea Jan 15th 2009 7:15PM
now who is stupid...ever heard of spell check?!?! lmfaoaY!!!
doc 2009 Jan 19th 2009 3:04PM
you dont belong on this site. you cant even spell. in addition, its bad enough we have to deal with this negro eating from our tax dollars. just give him a bucket of fried chicken and his wife some grits and greens and theyre set. they dont need this extravagant food. they are not worthy of it.