Presidential State Dinners: In Honor of Queen Elizabeth II Part 1 - Hardcover

Presidential State Dinners are the pinnacle of Presidential meals. These formal meals are prepared for Kings, Queens, Presidents and other heads of state. Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed Presidential Dinners with Presidents Harry S. Truman (when she was still a Princess representing her gravely ill father, King George VI), Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush. These formal dinners include phenomenal dishes paired with the best wines. The President and First Lady are engaged with the White House Staff, State Department, famous Chefs, and many others to plan and prepare the ultimate meal. Everyone pays attention to every detail - from the food and wine pairings to the entertainment to the toasts. Come and enjoy a special dinner with the President and Queen Elizabeth II. These Presidential Dinners are presented on very special occasions, serving the best food and wine that America can offer. These meals serve a wide diversity of almost exclusively American wines - from the white wines with salads to red wines with meat to sparkling wines with desserts. Experience how the recipes and wines have evolved from President Harry S. Truman to President George W. Bush. This book covers the White House History, as well as the history behind these visits, events, and dinners. Bill Stefan invites you to enjoy these Presidential State Dinners with Queen Elizabeth II with easy-to-understand recipes, pictures, and explanations for each course; anecdotes and stories; pictures of the White House guests, dinner menus, and wines; and charts explaining the wine and food pairings