The Food and Culture of White House State Dinners
| Throughout the history of this
country, our Presidents have hosted State Dinners for visiting diplomats,
dignitaries, and presidents. In this talk Sohn follows some trends from
Thomas Jefferson s French wines to Jackie Kennedy s china. This talk will
present the inside story regarding White House protocol training, guest
invitations, table settings, meal planning, wine selections,
entertainment, and designer gowns. Finally, Sohn will offer White House
recipes that you can make.
NOTE: If your group would like to prepare dishes in the spirit of any one of our presidents (from George Washington to George W.,) Sohn will help you select State Dinner recipes. No equipment needed; this talk is easily tied to the KHC/Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit, Key Ingredients. See www.keyingredients.org. |