Intrigued by a Memeorandum headline, PRESIDENT | VICE PRESIDENT | FIRST LADY | MRS. CHENEY | NEWS — Thank you for joining us for “A Red, White and Blue Christmas” at the White House! — This year’s theme celebrates the patriotic spirit that unites us as Americans. During this hopeful season we are reminded …” I visited the White House site and somehow landed on the page with the “White House Menu for the 2008 Holiday Receptions”
I found it delicious—no recession at this House.
[Note the Barney, Miss Beazley, and Kitty Cookies]
White House 2008 Holiday Reception Buffet Menu
An Assortment of American Artisanal Cheeses served with a Display of Crackers, Winter Fruits, and Spiced Pecans
Lobster Salad with Fresh Cucumber, Radishes, and Chicory
Smoked Salmon with Potato Pancakes and Chive Crème Fraîche
Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Madeira Sauce
Cauliflower Gratin
Shaved Virginia Ham with Plum Marmalade and Spicy Mustard
Cheesy Stone-Ground Grits
White and Green Asparagus Tier with Saffron Aioli
Roasted Beef Tenderloin and Creamed Horseradish Served with Yeast Rolls
California Avocados, Grapefruit, and Poached Heart of Palm with Citrus-Avocado Vinaigrette
Chilled Gulf Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce and Spicy Remoulade
Holiday Reception Desserts
Brioche Bread Pudding
Coconut Cake with Seven-Minute Frosting
Chocolate Gingerbread Cake with Chocolate Glaze
Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream
Yule Log
Lemon Layer Cake with Fresh Blueberry and Raspberry Topping
Pecan Pie
Red Velvet, Devil’s Food, and Strawberry Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting
Pecan Pralines
Chocolate Truffles
Blueberry Cobbler
Fresh Long-Stemmed Strawberries with Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Barney, Miss Beazley, and Kitty Cookies
Star Cookies
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