All the Presidents’ Table: George W. Bush’s Second Inaugural Menus

According to the official Senate committee on the 2005 inaugural, The 2005 Inaugural Luncheon menu draws upon historic ties to the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1803-1806.  In the early twentieth century, the preparation of a decadent layered scalloped course was a common style of menu presentation. Creamed seafood … More All the Presidents’ Table: George W. Bush’s Second Inaugural Menus

All the Presidents’ Tables: Bill and George TĂŞte Ă  TĂŞte

President-Elect George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton met for lunch in December 2000  in the Clinton White House to discuss the impending transition of power.  This is what they ate: Squash soup Greek Salad Filet Mignon Upside-down Apple Tart w/ Maple Ice Cream* I think it’s interesting that there’s no quarter given to vegetarians … More All the Presidents’ Tables: Bill and George TĂŞte Ă  TĂŞte

All the Presidents’ Tables: Ex-Presidents Dine with President Obama

From a White House press release, January 7, 2009: PRESIDENT BUSH: I want to thank the President-elect for joining the ex-Presidents for lunch. And one message that I have and I think we all share is that we want you to succeed. Whether we’re Democrat or Republican, we care deeply about this country. And to … More All the Presidents’ Tables: Ex-Presidents Dine with President Obama

All the Presidents’ Tables: George W. Bush’s First Inaugural Luncheon 2001

Two-hundred years after President Thomas Jefferson’s 1801 inauguration,  to celebrate George W. Bush’s first  inauguration in 2001, the U.S. Army Brass Quintet provided music. Around 230 dignitaries ate lobster from the surface of U.S. Senate china and enjoyed other dishes honoring Jefferson’s presidency. Now Bush walks about as  a very lame duck, so lame that … More All the Presidents’ Tables: George W. Bush’s First Inaugural Luncheon 2001

BREAKING: Camp David / White House Thanksgiving Menu 2008

Just in time for Thanksgiving eve, the White House uploaded the following menu that President Bush and his family will eat on November 27, 2008. Just a few changes from 2006: Free-Range Roast Turkey Cornbread Dressing Cranberry Sauce SautĂ©ed Green Beans Morelia Style Gazpacho with Spinach Salad Zucchini Gratin Whipped Maple Sweet Potatoes Buttered Mashed … More BREAKING: Camp David / White House Thanksgiving Menu 2008

Thanksgiving in the Bush White House: 2006 Menu

Like presidents before him, George W. Bush prefers eating his turkey at Camp David. Here’s what he loaded up on at Thanksgiving in 2006: Free-Range Roasted Turkey Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread Dressing Cranberry Sauce Sauteed Green Beans Zucchini Gratin Whipped Maple Sweet Potatoes Basil Chive Red Potato Mash Giblet Gravy Fresh Clover Rolls with Honey Butter … More Thanksgiving in the Bush White House: 2006 Menu