Yesterday morning I found myself walking from my hotel down to the White House. I decided to walk the short distance because it was a time to spend with my thoughts, and I wanted to take in the moment. I was in D.C. for the White House Easter Egg Roll, invited to do a cooking demo with the Obamas and 30,000 invited guests.
The White House never ceases to amaze me. Although I’d been there many times before, most memorably when I was invited to join Executive Chef Christeta Comerford for the State Dinner honoring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, I still get chills when I see this historical landmark. I love the process of going through security and showing my passport to receive my credentials. Ask the people who were in line to greet the President—Julianne Moore, Forest Whitaker, numerous sports greats and celebrities—they were as giddy as the children there to meet the Easter Bunny. [click to continue…]
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By: Michael Engle
Campaigning for the United States presidency can be a daunting challenge. The New York Times‘ Ashley Parker recently reported this commonly-known fact: constant exposure to media spotlight can result in significant lifestyle changes. Republican hopeful Mitt Romney recently experienced this harsh reality, for he lamented that he would not have his traditional birthday dinner, as prepared by his wife Ann. Because “the show must go on,” his beloved “meatloaf cakes” will be served belatedly.
The campaign trail can allow ample opportunities to commit a foodie faux-pas, like John Kerry’s famous cheesesteak with Swiss cheese. (Then-President George W. Bush made a more favorable impression upon the Philly crowd by ordering a “Whiz-wit.”) While there haven’t been any food faux-pas as of yet, it’s clear that politicians eat certain local foods to try to relate with the public of that particular area. But have you ever wondered what are they eating when they’re not trying to impress the general public?
Just because one of them is about to be (or stay) President of the Free World doesn’t mean that they have to give up their favorite foods. So what do the current presidential candidates love to eat? [click to continue…]
As you all know, this Thursday, August 4th will be President Barack Obama’s 50th birthday. With that in mind, I personally wanted to wish President Obama a very “Happy Birthday!” Although we’re still not quite sure how the President of the Free World will celebrate his milestone birthday, I do have a few suggestions on what would be a great birthday dinner for this celebration. [click to continue…]
Photographer: Lindsay Hunt
This week we shared the recipes from the DNC Dinner with you. Now, your challenge? Make the same dinner that Red Rooster made for President Barack Obama from the comfort of your own kitchen! [click to continue…]
Photographer: Lindsay Hunt
If you’ve made the Lobster Salad with Buttermilk, Bacon, and Cheddar Biscuits and the Short Ribs, then your mouth is probably watering for a taste of something sweet.
Craving something chocolatey or perhaps a cream-filled doughnut? [click to continue…]
Video
Check out what we cooked as the dessert for President Barack Obama and his friends at the Red Rooster Harlem in our video series of Dinner with President Obama. If you’re dying to try it out, follow along with our recipe. You can have a presidential dinner at your own home with your own family and friends! [click to continue…]
Photographer: Lindsay Hunt
Recipe
Still need something for tonight’s dinner? Short Ribs with Carrot Ginger Puree, Sunchokes and Artichokes, Oyster Mushrooms and Pickled Ramps might do the trick. Yesterday we shared the recipe for the appetizer from the DNC dinner. The savory and delicious Lobster Salad with Bacon, Cheddar Biscuits may seem like a meal, but there’s still hearty short ribs to come! [click to continue…]
Video
Check out what we cooked as the main course for President Barack Obama and his friends at the Red Rooster Harlem in our video series of Dinner with President Obama. If you’re dying to try it out, follow along with our recipe. You can have a presidential dinner at your own home with your own family and friends! [click to continue…]
Video
President Barack Obama was at Red Rooster Harlem for a DNC fundraiser dinner last week and we were incredibly honored and thrilled to host this historic event and have him as our distinguished guest.
Check out what we served as the first entree for President Obama and his friends at Red Rooster Harlem in our video series of Dinner with President Barack Obama. [click to continue…]
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