As he introduced himself at a campaign stop in 2016, "My name is Joe Biden and I love ice cream." The footage inspired Chevy Chases portrayal of Ford as a klutz on Saturday Night Live, which Ford took in stride. Other foods he often eats include meatloaf, bacon and eggs, cereal, steak, cookies, and potato chips. According to, , Tyler pudding wasn't really a pudding, per se, but was nearly identical to the. While it's unknown how much he ate such pies as an adult, he claimed that he had never eaten anything as good as his mother's recipe. also chose a New England boiled dinner (theirs made of beef, pork, chicken, and a bunch of root vegetables) to honor the second president. In addition to Fords clumsiness, satirists had a lot to dine out on when it came to some of Fords Yogi Berra-esque tongue slips. They are similar to beignets, which are also popular in the South. The U.S. presidents make up an important part of our country's history. James Monroe was yet another Virginia-born president, and it's to him or rather, to his cook that we may owe the Southern specialty known as. In fact, the National Constitution Center admits that history has little to say about Madison's favorite foods, but the best guess is that this Virginia native enjoyed his state's smoked ham. President Obama confirmed that his former VP still loved this sweet treat in 2020 (via Eat This, Not That!). While Johnson was not one of the presidents he cooked for (these would be Ford, Clinton, and Bush the First), he tells, president's favorite in Johnson's hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina. So proud of the recipe was he, though, that he submitted it to ", Turtle, like squirrels, is another 19th-century favorite that has fallen out of favor, although for entirely different reasons. He never really took to formal dining, either, as he'd rather have been eating the foods he grew up on like meatloaf and fried chicken. He is very fond of chili, though, and in an interview with, , neither drinks nor smokes, but he does have one weakness he'll cheerfully admit. Calfs head soup. Poor James Polk. Another of Fords favorite escapes is his 147,000-acre ranch, where he raises a herd of 3,500 cattle for market and also sells hunting trips. One of Harrison's favorite foods was corn, which is no surprise given his roots in the Midwest. According to his chef, one of his favorite dishes included New England chowder. Our first president, George Washington, was known for many things and while he did like cherries, his favorite meal was actually a breakfast of hoecakes and honey, according to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Richard Nixon was known for a lot of things that happened during his presidency, including the infamous Watergate scandalthat ultimately ended his presidency. He was known for his love of fruit, which was unusual for the time (via Food Timeline). A dinner hosted one year by the Officer's Club on the. PresidentRichard Nixon was well-known to love his cottage cheese. Perhaps he doesn't have to. Other foods Polk liked included ham, Creole dishes, and French food (via Food Timeline). As president, though, he cameacross as a fairly regular guy, thanks in no small part to his food preferences. Not one, but two presidents claim to have squirrel as a favorite dish. When Old Hickory was in The White House, his state dinners, according to "A Rich and Fertile Land," combined haute cuisine with plainer fare more reflective of his Tennessee roots. For one thing, all but a few of them are dead. Take a culinary trip around the world from your kitchen. While Jefferson neither invented nor introduced ice cream, he was quite a fan, and atMonticello, there's a recipe he wrote out himself for a French vanilla version. ," this was one of the few "well-chosen" foods his doctor permitted him when his health issues started to impact his presidency. Before Martin Van Buren was president, he traveled to England accompanied by Washington Irving. He was known for his wartime endeavors, but he also had a soft spot for sweets. In her memoir "Secrets of the White House," his housekeeper Elizabeth Jaffray remarks that even after adopting this diet, "somehow he really didn't take off any great amount of weight." He was first a reporter, then became a before he entered politics. Teddy Roosevelt wasn't the only president who was a fan of fried chicken. One recipe was for scalloped potatoes; the other was for the coveted Double Chocolate Chip Cookies. From their backgrounds, personalities to their favorite food its something that we can relate to. When the Fords were dining en famille, however, they preferred something a bit simpler. It didn't just end there though the onlyPresident to resign in US history loved to have ketchup with his beloved cottage cheese. According totheManuscripts Cookbooks Survey, Tyler pudding wasn't really a pudding, per se, but was nearly identical to the Southern staple we now know as chess pie. Sensing the American public wanted someone less like the studious, humorless Nixon, he appeared on SNL and once pulled up a tablecloth next to Chase during a formal dinner in 1975. While traveling through Europe, Jefferson developed a taste for fine cuisine and wine, which he then brought back to the States. Taft was known to start each day with a 12-ounce steak, although eventually he took his doctor's advice and reduced the size of his steaks to 6 ounces. Warren G. Harding presided over the nation during Prohibition, so his dinners of state were as booze-free as those of Rutherford B. Hayes. Aside from a few dishes, Pierce wasn't well known for a love of food, and rarely bothered to host dinners at the White House, so there is little other evidence of his tastes. (Not Millard himself, though, or he would not have qualified for the presidency.) While this sounds somewhat more palatable than cloth scraps, it's still not really something you'd expect to see come out of The White House kitchens. ", Source: Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, Food Wine. Recipe Circus, however, explains that fannie daddies are actually clam fritters, something that's long been popular in New England (Pierce, as you may or may not recall, was a New Hampshire man, notes The White House). At these stealthy soirees, Harding would always feed his friends the same meal: knockwurst with sauerkraut. So, what was Cleveland eating when he occupied/didn't occupy/re-occupied The White House? He also enjoyed scrambled eggs, fish chowder, hot dogs, and fruitcakes. While he reportedly seriously likes pizza, he reportedly doesn't eat the crust. Back in the 1840s, though, a squirrel was a dish fit for a president and for his constituents, too. cites Nesbitt as saying that the president's favorite foods were fish chowder, fruit cake, hot dogs, scrambled eggs, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Americans, he once said, were possessed of a strong work ethnic, while sickle-cell Armenia was a disease for which he offered sympathy. "I'll have guacamole coming out of my eyeballs," he admitted. 0 0. Back in Chester A. Arthur's day, though, there was nothing this presidential gourmand liked better than a good turtle steak. By the Nixon era, nearly every word and action undertaken by the president was recorded for posterity even the misdeeds that eventually drove the 37thPOTUSout of office. So much so, that the Hoovers' cook Mary Rattley created a recipe for caramel tomatoes that was a hit with the first family. He tipped the scales at 332 pounds, and you don't sustain a robust physique like that by nibbling on lettuce leaves. Harry S. Truman never seemed entirely comfortable in his presidency, as the National Archives reveals that his nickname for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue was the "Great White Jail." How did he balance such a big family with the stressful job of being president? Too bad he and James Buchanan never got to know each other, but as. He apparently found so much comfort in the dish that it was what he ate on the eve of the Korean War, which was likely one of the most challenging moments of his life (via NPR). According to Food Timeline, Harding also liked German foods such as sauerkraut and frankfurters, as well as scrambled eggs and corn muffins in the morning, served with what was hopefully metaphorical "gallons" of coffee. While Virginia calls itself "the mother of presidents" due to having been the birthplace of eight of our leaders, it's been a while since they've had one the Woodrow Wilson administration was the last one to be led by a son of the Old Dominion. Jefferson is credited with popularizing several now classic dishes in America, including ice cream, macaroni and cheese, and french fries, according to Monticello. This last-named ingredient is common to all Hoppin' John recipes and is also what makes the dish a popular good-luck food on New Year's Day. Haller may have been good enough to make the haute cuisine necessary for formal occasions, but when you want smoked ribs done right, it's best to stick with a true pit master. There's something squirrely going on here. Gerald Ford's favorite breakfast food was English muffins, which according to news reports when he became president, he toasted every morning. He also liked waffles with strawberries and sour cream. He prefers 'a small, easy to carry pipe,' and his favorite tobaccos are Field & Stream and Walnut, both traditional American blends, appropriately enough." Jimmy Carter: Grits Though he was known for his background Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States, was born in New Hampshire and grew up eating the specialties of New England, according to the Miller Center. there's no written record of a sauce by this name prior to the 1950s. One restaurant that was particularly honored by his patronage was Ben's Chili Bowl, so much so that the owners, . as red flannel hash and fanny daddies, but we'll demystify these dishes if you'll just keep scrolling. He also shared a favorite food with many other Americans. Truman also enjoyed other American comfort foods like meatloaf and mashed potatoes, but he hated onions and claimed a dish containing them was ruined. Go figure. Gerald Ford Butter Pecan Ice Cream Jimmy Carter Peanut Butter Pie Ronald Reagan Coconut Macaroons. We assume Hoover enjoyed this combo to have it recorded in history. After health complications, he decidedhe would become a veganin 2011. Jackson also had a fondness for lamb with rosemary, oysters, rabbit, duck, and fine French wines. One of Taft's favorite foods was steak, which he would often eat for breakfast, according to The Washington Post. While we're skeptical of the source, grilled cheese seems like something that even a lousy cook could manage not to screw up too badly. While a first family cannot live on lemonade alone, Hayes was also pretty fond of corn. says the dish became one of his favorite Christmas traditions. While this sounds somewhat more palatable than cloth scraps, it's still not really something you'd expect to see come out of The White House kitchens. Thomas Jefferson was a foodie long before the term existed. Rutherford B. Hayes may be better known for what he didn't like than what he did he was no fan of booze, to the point where he was known to have, by serving punch flavored with rum extract instead of real rum. This may have been in part because puddings can easily feed a crowd, which would have been helpful for Tyler's large family. RANCHO MIRAGE, California (CNN) -- Former President Gerald Ford, who became president in 1974 after the resignation of Richard Nixon, died Tuesday at age 93. in 2010, the Johnsons brought a cook known as the Barbecue King all the way from Texas to prepare some of the president's favorite meals. As far as we are aware, Zachary Taylor is the only U.S. president to have been killed by food, notes the University of Virginia. Believe it or not, that we know of, the youngest born when he was 70 years old. His daughter Amy praised one particular dish that Carter would make for the family, saying, "Daddy makes grits for breakfast, then breaks a couple of eggs into it and adds some cheese, and it's yummy.". His favorite dessert is butter pecan ice cream, and also enjoys butterscotch candy and bite-sized snickers bars. It rates 18 different mentions in his diary,and among Hayes' favorite recipes were ones for cornbread, corn fritters, and corn soup. One of Harding's favorite foods was chicken pot pie made with chicken, vegetables, and a flaky pastry crust. When you google "Abraham Lincoln" and "cake," you're likely to get a zillion recipes for modernized versions of an almond cake that, . He never really took to formal dining, either, as he'd rather have been eating the foods he grew up on like meatloaf and fried chicken. The whole "eat local" movement is trendy these days, but back in John Adams' time, being a locavore was pretty much the norm. He had seven children with his first wife, Letitia, and another seven with his second wife, Julia. (Calling a breeder in Minneapolis, the White House photographer and friend of Fords, David Kennerly, told the kennels owner he was acting on behalf of a middle-aged couple that live in a white house with a big yard.) One night, the trainer was absent, and Liberty approached Ford at 3 a.m. to be let out. Jackson was born in South Carolina and grew up eating southern food, including one of his favorites: leather britches. Patterson's versionis made of peppers, tomatoes, rice, and black-eyed peas. He probably didn't eat a great deal of it, though, since at 5' 4 and 100 pounds, he was. The cookbook says such pies are made from steak and liver, but. Madison's other favorites included oysters, vol au vent pastries, and veal fricassee, according to PBS. He is very fond of chili, though, and in an interview with North Coast Journal, he revealed that he still uses afavorite recipe that dates back to his college days. "I eat more ice cream than three other people you'd like to be with, all at once." Pork apple pie may sound unappealing, but when you know how well apples and pork go together, it doesn't seem so far-fetched. 1:28. One account of an evening's entertainment records quite the menu, including roast beef, goose, pork, mutton, cabbage, onions, potatoes, and pickles followed by mince pies, tarts, fruit, nuts, and cheese. Although beignets are more popular these days, calas-tous-chauds were immensely popular before World War II. Too bad he and James Buchanan never got to know each other, but as Harding was only two years old when his fellow president passed away at the age of 77, they were fated never to become sauerkraut buddies. This means that no matter how simple or complex their favorite foods might be, the White House kitchen staff can make it happen. This happy little experiment resulted in a nice crusty pudding, and Monroe must have liked it if it stayed on the menu. While Johnson was not one of the presidents he cooked for (these would be Ford, Clinton, and Bush the First), he tells Laurel Circlethat he learned to make the 17th president's favorite in Johnson's hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina. Taft was known to start each day with a 12-ounce steak, although eventually he took his doctor's advice and reduced the size of his steaks to 6 ounces. he was partial to a fried sweet rice dumpling known as calas tous chauds. In an, , he admitted that "many pretenders to refinement despise [sauerkraut]," but said he was glad that "we both delight in the classical dish." James Madison may be the only president who ever had a, , but he probably wasn't a huge devotee of sugary junk food, as there wasn't much of it available in the early 19, admits that history has little to say about Madison's favorite foods, but the best guess is that this Virginia native enjoyed, . Despite his efforts to stay healthy, several months later Polk would still succumb to the disease (through no fault of the ham, we're sure. According to "The Lincolns: Portrait of a Marriage," he once claimed, "I could eat corn cakes as fast as two women can make them.". When the Fords were dining en famille, however, they preferred something a bit simpler. Burgoo is a stew made with various types of meat, vegetables, and spices, and can be either thick or thin, depending on the recipe. When asked what his favorite snack food is by comedian Jerry Seinfeld on thelatest season of"Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," President Obama quickly said, "nachos. The Herman Goelitz Candy Company, which later introduced the brand Jelly Belly, regularly sent Reagan shipments of jelly beans during all eight years he held office in the White House. Thomas Jefferson was not only a founding father but apparently a founding foodie. It's a hearty dish that would have certainly been filling for the president. I like cleanliness and I think you're better off going there than maybe someplace where you have no idea where the food is coming from." His last words were even reportedly "the nourishment is palatable," referring to a bowl of soup he had just been fed (via The Independent). As the President, you have at your disposal a button to send the world into a nuclear ice age. After being promised Betty would be on camera as well, Ford agreed. The funny thing is, according to the Biloxi Sun-Herald article reprinted in The Food Dictator,there's no written record of a sauce by this name prior to the 1950s. According to Food Timeline, Millard Filmore was responsible for having the first iron cookstove installed in the White House. H.R. Adams, however, wanted to make it more accessible and so was responsible for planting various fruit trees at the White House during his time in office. In San Francisco 17 days later, Fords life was again threatened by a woman named Sara Jane Moore, a left-wing activist prone to mood swings. Chester Arthur had the unique distinction of sharing his favorite food with his signature look. Grover Cleveland was born in New Jersey and later moved to New York, where he became a lawyer (via The White House). According to Food Timeline, he was known to enjoy both meat and fish but didn't have any particular favorites. The former president's wife, Sarah, was extremely frugal and likely made corn pone often because it was cheap. When Ford took office in August 1974, the American public looked on to see how he would adjudicate the fate of the man he was replacing. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library cites Nesbitt as saying that the president's favorite foods were fish chowder, fruit cake, hot dogs, scrambled eggs, and ," his housekeeper Elizabeth Jaffray remarks that even after adopting this diet, "somehow he really didn't take off any great amount of weight." WebPresident Ford's Favorites Hobby: stamp collecting Breakfast: orange juice, melon, English muffins, and tea with lemon Food: pot roast and red cabbage (for recipes see The White Not so his private parties "Entertaining in the White House" relates how he would frequently invite his pals over for an evening of poker and bathtub gin (or more likely a private pre-Prohibition stash). T, he Adamses most likely had their dinner in the middle of the day and the main course would often be a boiled dinner of meat and potatoes. As his chef told the British newspaper The Sun (via Grub Street), she'd start off with a Margherita pizza base got to retain those foodie credentials somehow then pile on toppings including ground beef, bacon, fried onions, ketchup, pickles, and, of course, lots of cheese. estimated it at upwards of 2,300, but Dubya's chef did say of her boss, "He watches his portion control! ", in 2010, had nothing but nice things to say about the organization's eponym, although he did note that Ford presided over The White House at a rather difficult time. He also frequently drank whiskey, wine, and port. All that hard work can in fact, make any man or woman hungry. In an 1866 letter to a friend, he admitted that "many pretenders to refinement despise [sauerkraut]," but said he was glad that "we both delight in the classical dish." Bill Clinton did go jogging to get some exercise, but oftentimes his feet would find their way straight to McDonald's. William Howard Taft was born in Ohio in 1857, studied law at Yale, and served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (via The White House). For another, every single one to date has been male. Benjamin Harrison was really into Christmas, to the point where he was the first president to set up a Christmas tree inside the White House. Henry Haller, speaking with Gerald R. Ford Foundation in 2010, had nothing but nice things to say about the organization's eponym, although he did note that Ford presided over The White House at a rather difficult time. However, he seldom showed his conservative side when it came to his favorite food: Jelly Belly jelly beans. Gerald Ford, in full Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr., original name Leslie Lynch King, Jr., (born July 14, 1913, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.died December 26, 2006, Rancho Mirage, Wilson was known for being a very private person and didn't share much about his personal life with the public, making it hard to uncover his favorite dishes. It's not easy leading a country through wars and economic strife. Mighty Networks, 2023. Many of our presidents have had favorite foods that sound quite relatable, such as ice cream, steak, and chili, while others, especially going back a century or so, liked to eat no-longer-popular dishes such as boar's head, turtle steak, and sugar-stuffed tomatoes. (It's possible it was the possum, though, as One For the Table says this critter may have been part of that burgoo, too.). According to the biography ", ," Roosevelt was very fond of fried chicken. did go jogging to get some exercise, but oftentimes his feet would find their way straight to McDonald's. December 28, 2022. According to Will Patterson, a chef who has cooked for three different presidents, one of Andrew Johnson's favorite dishes was Hoppin' John. William McKinley had a favorite dish that really doesn't sound appetizing at all red flannel hash. Grover Cleveland, the only president to share a name with a current Muppet, was also the only one to serve two non-consecutive terms. That same year, Ford married Elizabeth Betty Bloomer, a former dancer and model. The funny thing is, according to the Biloxi Sun-Herald article reprinted in. Our first president had very simple tastes and a hearty He was the first president to do this, but the teetotaling didn't last long. While "Annie" reminds us that Herbert Hoover wasn't the most popular president, he did love a popular Thanksgiving side dish: sweet potatoes and marshmallows. However, the former presidentdecided to go veganfor his health and doesn't splurge on cheese chicken enchiladas anymore, as per AARP. So much so, that the Hoovers' cook Mary Rattley created a recipe for caramel tomatoes that was a hit with the first family. Fortunately, Lyndon B. Johnson used that power to instead install abutton that was dedicated to have an aide bring him some Fresca. 1. His actual tastes may have run more to something plainer and more savory, though. He celebrates Halloween all year with spook-tacular treats. According to ". Gerald Ford: Waffles with strawberries and sour cream, german apple pancakes, white bread, prime rib, new parsnips, and Garfield pie (made with apples, not the cat). According to The Triangle News Leader, Hayes often requested this dish from his wife, Lucy. Okay, there's no real proof that the cherries or milk he ate right before he died were the culprits, as it hasn't been possible to pinpoint an exact cause of death. Ling P. Quan, a chef who'd worked in The White House during the Harding administration, stayed on to work for the Coolidges, as well. The formula was about 60 percent rye, 3 percent corn and a very meager It seems like something that might be made out of worn-out handkerchiefs and Long Johns with holes in the seat. After doing her business on the south lawn, she and Ford tried to get back inside. The calorie total? According to PBS, Adams particularly loved to drink his cider while eating a simple dinner prepared by his wife Abigail. It seems like something that might be made out of worn-out handkerchiefs and Long Johns with holes in the seat. The calorie total? Every US President's Favorite Food During Their Time in the Oval Office. For more on our 38th president, take a look at some of the more unusual facts about his early years, his political feats, and why he once considered being a co-president with Ronald Reagan. So proud of the recipe was he, though, that he submitted it to "The Original White House Cookbook," published in 1887. In his diary, he described his orchards as bearing "fruit for the subsistence health and comfort of my descendants." Ronald Reagan, the 40th president, was well known for his love of jelly beans. Unfortunately, this dish didn't bring the best luck to Johnson, who had one of the worst presidencies in history, according to the Miller Center. He picked one up and proceeded One, fancy-sounding dish he's known to have served as tenderloin with jezebel sauce. After attending Yale and entering law practice in Michigan, Ford became interested in politics. While George W. Bush, unlike his predecessor, wasn't known for frequenting fast food chains, he did enjoy homemade (or rather, White House chef-made) versions of what's typically considered junk food, with his favorite being cheeseburger pizza. He seemed to have a particular fondness for soups. According to Food Timeline, James Garfield was very fond of squirrel soup. As, at a campaign stop in 2016, "My name is Joe Biden and I love ice cream." When Old Hickory was in The White House, his state dinners, according to ", " combined haute cuisine with plainer fare more reflective of his Tennessee roots. As Parade recalls, Bush I was responsible for a huge bump in sales of these gas station snacks once he admitted that they were one of his favorites. The actual dish, however, as described by Ohio's Tribune Chronicle (McKinley being a Buckeye by birth), is made from potatoes and beets. This could have been fitting for the many gatherings he held during his election campaign and his short time at the White House. (Not Millard himself, though, or he would not have qualified for the presidency.) LINK. While Adams grew a variety of plants, he was especially proud of his apple, apricot, peach, and plum trees. According to Lancaster History, fish, strawberries, and ice cream were all enjoyed by the former president. Although there aren't many other specifics about what he liked to eat, Food Timeline reports that he enjoyed other Dutch dishes and boar's head, but was not a fan of sweets. George Washington, aka POTUS No. Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States, was born in Indiana and later served as a general in the Union Army during the Civil War, before becoming president in 1889 (via The White House). The sufficient reason, we'd say, to assume the man was fairly fond of fruit and may have been eating his recommended daily allowance years before the USDA existed to do the recommending. Although sauerkraut is now hailed as a superfood, Lancaster History notes that the rest of Buchanan's diet wasn't too healthy, so he still suffered from health problems such as gout. He was known to have a sweet tooth and puddings were some of his favorite desserts, as perFood Timeline. In 1925, he spoke with a newspaper called the Daily Evening Item and dished on the first family's favorite foods. He's not only the most recent of the "Rushmores," but is also a fan-favorite mascot with theWashington Nationals Racing Presidents. Poor James Polk. Sure, that stop did happen to be at Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream in Columbus, Ohio, but Biden has long been a fan of Jeni's. and dished on the first family's favorite foods. Had it been up to two different women, Ford wouldnt have lived to the ripe age of 93. For a cute story about one boy's search for his hero's favorite recipe, check out the 1969 children's classic "George Washington's Breakfast.". True to his frontier background, he was also a man of simple tastes. says this humble dish even made its appearance at opulent state dinners, but according to D.C.-based journalist Emily Edson Briggs, Grant's banquet version was anything but plain. The Guardian estimated it at upwards of 2,300, but Dubya's chef did say of her boss, "He watches his portion control!". A poor economy meant steep budget cuts, while at the same the nation's Bicentennial needed to be celebrated in style with lobster and medallions of veal. (McKinley being a Buckeye by birth), is made from potatoes and beets. There's only one thing that can curb the president's passion for ice cream, and that's his devotion to his Catholic faith since he's been known togive the treat up for Lent. While we do not know his favorite Christmas carol, we think he might have had a certain fondness for "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" on account of the line "Oh, bring us some figgy pudding and bring it right here." Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president, was born in New York City in 1858. According to Food Timeline, President Calvin Coolidge's mother used to make these pies for him. Ford, a dog lover, adopted a golden retriever the family named Liberty after he had already taken office. It's fitting, then, that one of the foods he liked best is something nearly everyone still enjoys today. It seems he may have preferred plain home cooking to fancy chef creations. Ling P. Quan, a chef who'd worked in The White House during the Harding administration, stayed on to work for the Coolidges, as well.
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