Forbes reports that approximately 9,000 pounds of tortellini and 8,250 pound of Italian chicken roulade will be eaten in the nation's capital tomorrow. But that's not what President-elect Obama will be eating. His Inaugural Luncheon is entirely modeled to honor President Lincoln, who, like Obama, was also from Illinois. It will open with a seafood stew in puff pastry to honor Lincoln's love of seafood. The main course will be duck breast with a sour-cherry chutney, and herb-roasted pheasant- a nod to the game that Lincoln enjoyed growing up. Side dishes will be molasses whipped sweet potatoes, and winter vegetables. Finally, to honor Lincoln's love for apples, dessert will be a cinnamon apple sponge cake. Here's the most exciting part- official recipes can be found here!
Above: White House chef Cristeta Comerford
mmmmm I wish i could be there!
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