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020 _a9782080305596
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050 _aTX 649.M47
_b.Al51 2007
100 _aMesnier, Roland.
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245 0 _aAll the presidents' pastries :
_btwenty-five years in the White House : a memoir /
_cRoland Mesnier, with Christian Malard ; translated from the French by Louise Rogers Lalaurie.
260 _aParis :
_bFlammarion,
_c2007
300 _a343 p., [8] p. of plates :
_bcol. ill., col. ports.
_c24 cm.
500 _aTranslated from the French.
520 _aThis extraordinary success-story-told by the hero himself-of a young French pastry chef who climbed his way to the top, embodies the great American dream. After working at the Savoy in London, the George V in Paris, the Princess in Bermuda, and the Homestead in Virginia, Roland Mesnier took on the job of a lifetime as pastry chef to the White House. He provides behind-the-scenes insight into the characters, tastes, and obsessions of the five presidents and first ladies he served during his 25 years in Washington. Having witnessed major world events from the hub of the world's superpower, Mesnier has unique perspective on both crises and celebrations. He recounts stories such as Carter's incessant battle for the return of American hostages in Tehran, the aftermath of the attempt to assassinate Reagan, Bush senior's doubts after the war in Kuwait, and the shock of September 11. He uncovers intimate details such as Mrs. Reagan's bad moods and Prince Charles's embarrassment at not knowing how to use a tea bag. Fiercely loyal to each of the first families, Mesnier's bipartisan message is positive and inspirational. Twelve easy-to-follow recipes include the favorite desserts of presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush."www.shelfari.com"
650 _aCooks
_zFrance
_9109181
650 _aDesserts.
650 _aPresidents
_zUnited States.
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700 _aMalard, Christian.
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