Capitol Hill Cooks: Recipes from the White House, Congress, and All of the Past Presidents
With love of great cuisine and the bounty of our nation evident throughout this book, Capitol Hill Cooks contains recipes from members of Congress, as well as every president from George Washington (Cranberry Pudding) to Abraham Lincoln (Mary Todd Lincoln's Vanilla Almond Cake) to Barack Obama (The Obama Family's Linguini). Taste Vice President Biden's Kahlua Chocolate Fudge Cake, Senator Charles Grassley's Bacon and Bean Chowder, or Senator Scott Brown's Italian Soup, Congresswoman Michele...
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With love of great cuisine and the bounty of our nation evident in each of these recipes, Capitol Hill Cooks contains recipes from members of the current Congress, as well as every president from George Washington (Cranberry Pudding) to Barack Obama (Shrimp Linguini). Taste Senator Charles Grassley's Mustard Sauce, the late Senator Edward Kennedy's Cape Cod Fish Chowder, or Olympia Snow's Baklava.and many more. Many contributors to this book even include notes about their ethnic backgrounds, favorite indigenous foods, and fond memories of meals shared with others. Library Journal Bauer (Great American Sampler Cookbook: Recipes from the White House & Congress) includes recipes, ranging from simple to advanced, from members of Congress as well as every President from Washington to Obama—e.g., Tortilla Soup (Sen. Tom Udall), Missouri Apple Soup (Sen. Christopher Bond), Kenyan Vegetable Curry (President Obama), Breakfast "Brains and Eggs" (Sen. Howard Coble), and Kahlua Chocolate Fudge Cake (Vice President Biden). Some of the recipes are the same as those found in Bauer's Sampler, but the majority are new and reflect the current Congress. Recommended as a good American cookbook and for its historical value.
\ Midwest Book ReviewCapitol Hill Cooks offers a fine collection of recipes from members of Congress and every president from Washington and Lincoln to Obama. Favorite dishes of top officials round out the selection, with many contributors discussing their ethnic backgrounds, family favorites, and how their top dishes evolved. From Peach Muffins to Roast Wild Duck, it's a top winner!\ \ \ \ \ Mark RussellAsk not what your country can do for you but what your leaders can cook for you.\ \ \ Judge William H. Webster and Lynda WebsterYou can eat your way across America and never leave the kitchen.\ \ \ \ \ Carr Purser Jr....melds her love of food politics and a fine cause to help our troops to make interesting reading and tasteful eating.\ \ \ \ \ Barbara UdellLinda Bauer consistently penetrates to the core of a worthy cause and diligently endeavors to make this world a better place.\ \ \ \ \ Alex and Jean TrebekThe blessings and bounty of America are highlighted within Capitol Hill Cooks. Food enthusiasts will revel in helping our troops.\ \ \ \ \ Peggy PostHere’s to good manners and delicious food, all the more enjoyable when shared with good friends!\ \ \ \ \ The World Famous PlattersFantastic food and a way to put the boogie back in your step.\ \ \ \ \ Bertha K MadrasLinda Bauer's cookbook series are national treasures. Her exquisite selection of recipes and presentation and her charitable donations of the proceeds are unique contributions to American culture and giving. This book features the recipes of our most prominent politicians and directs the proceeds to a great cause, the Massachusetts-based Homes for our Troops.\ \ \ \ \ Mimi Neamen'We are what we eat' gives us new insight into our congressmen and women as we read the recipes for their favorite foods. Through chicken and chili, broccoli and beans, we become acquainted with those who represent us on Capitol Hill.\ \ \ \ \ Antonia AllegraWhat a delightful read! Like a delicious salad, a toss of history, recipes, and people to produce a winner!\ \ \ \ \ Terri Pischoff WuerthnerLinda Bauer has a wonderful way of combining food with travel, favorite destinations and, in this case, a noble cause. In addition, she gives us a peek at what Washington, and the presidents—both past and current—like to eat.\ \ \ \ \ Jean-Michel CousteauWonderful food for a very good cause to make the world a better place and help our injured troops.\ \ \ \ \ Frederic LesourdSuperb dishes to tempt the palate and a way to help the troops who have served so valiantly.\ \ \ \ \ Library JournalBauer (Great American Sampler Cookbook: Recipes from the White House & Congress) includes recipes, ranging from simple to advanced, from members of Congress as well as every President from Washington to Obama—e.g., Tortilla Soup (Sen. Tom Udall), Missouri Apple Soup (Sen. Christopher Bond), Kenyan Vegetable Curry (President Obama), Breakfast "Brains and Eggs" (Sen. Howard Coble), and Kahlua Chocolate Fudge Cake (Vice President Biden). Some of the recipes are the same as those found in Bauer's Sampler, but the majority are new and reflect the current Congress. Recommended as a good American cookbook and for its historical value.\ \
