Showing posts with label The Obama's 1st State Dinner. Show all posts
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

The Obama's Host First
White House State Dinner

Honoring India's Prime Minister Singh

Our 1st Lady looks absolutely Marvelous !

Elegant sleeveless gown by little-known Indian-American designer Naeem Khan, many dignitaries and celebrities, entertainment furnished by composer Marvin Hamlisch, jazz vocalist Kurt Elling, A.R. Rahman, an Indian composer, musician and singer who wrote the "Slumdog Millionaire" score also Chicago born, Jennifer Hudson, winner of the third season of American Idol.

Menu included: Potato and Eggplant Salad
White House Arugula with Onion Seed Vinaigrette
2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Modus Operandi, Napa Valley, California

Red Lentil Soup with Fresh Cheese... See More
2006 Riesling, Brooks "Ara", Wilamette Valley, Oregon

Roasted Potato Dumplings with Tomato Chutney
Chick Peas and Okra
2007 Granache Beckman Vineyards, Santa Ynez, California

Pumpkin pie tart
Pear Tatin
Whipped Cream and Caramel sauce
Sparkling Chardonnay, Thibaut Janisson Brut, Monticello, Virginia

Petits fours and Coffee
Cashew Brittle
Pecan Pralines
Passion fruit and vanilla Gelees
Chocolate dipped fruit...

and SMOKED COLLARD GREENS !
(really)


Yes...It's A New Day !

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