Now The President Must Eat!

by JT · January 20th, 2009 · 9 Comments

I’m sure many of you were closely following the Inauguration this morning, as I was, knowing the historical impact of this incredible event. Then, like me, once the event was over, you probably thought, what will President Obama’s first meal be? Like everything else on this day, these details have been planned for a long time, and the theme of the luncheon is ‘A New Birth of Freedom’ (honoring the 200th anniversary of President Lincoln’s birth).

Therefore, the menu features some of Lincoln’s favorite foods, which is actually pretty cool.

MENU

First Course: Seafood Stew
(Paired with 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
(Paired with Goldeneye 2005 Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley)

Third Course:
Apple Cinnamon Sponge Cake and Sweet Cream Glace
(Paired with Korbel International “Special Inaugural Cuvee,” California Champagne)

I hope the afternoon schedule is light, because there are lots of glasses of wine going around!

H/T to NY Daily News for pict.

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9 responses so far ↓

1 Joan Nova // Jan 20, 2009 at 7:03 pm

I wasn’t wondering that at all but I must admit tht it’s interesting to know.
2 JT // Jan 20, 2009 at 7:16 pm

I see everything through a filter of food.
3 joanne // Jan 20, 2009 at 8:01 pm

Wine with every dish. Works for me. Wonder if he has those kind of meals to look forward to everyday?
4 sabine01 // Jan 20, 2009 at 10:37 pm

Whoa… Complete with recipes if you click through to the website.

Might want to try to make the molasses sweet potatoes sometime.

~S~
5 DCBlogs // Jan 21, 2009 at 2:10 pm

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6 Nate // Jan 21, 2009 at 3:07 pm

Sure sounds like a “people’s meal”.

At least they went with all California wines, woot!

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7 JT // Jan 21, 2009 at 3:25 pm

Thanks, Nate!
8 Youppi // Jan 21, 2009 at 5:03 pm

Hook me up with some Sweet Creme Glace!
9 Around the Internet Kitchen: The Aftermath | Macheesmo // Jan 27, 2009 at 11:52 am

[...] Now the President Must Eat – I just have to link to this because it is something I wonder about frequently. What is Obams having for lunch? Is it really better than my Potbelly’s meatball sub? Is that even possible? I’m not sure about everyday, but he may have had me beat on the day in question in this post. (@ So Good Blog) [...]