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Although the legislators credited with institutionalizing the soup did not represent Southern states, most of the cooks at the time were black Southerners who would prepare bean soup in their own style. [5] There was a period when the Senate dining services omitted the ham and instead used a soup base. In 1984, a new manager discovered this ...
From jelly beans to fried chicken, presidents' favorite dishes show that even the most influential leaders have their weaknesses. Here’s a scrumptious rundown of the favorite foods of 20 U.S ...
As the U.S. prepares for the 57th presidential inauguration, The Daily Meal decided to take a nostalgic look at past inauguration meals and what presidents have eaten on the big day.
6. Richard Nixon’s Ham Mousse. Oh dear. Leave it to Nixon to enjoy something this unpleasant. This molded gelatinous dish includes ground ham, tomato juice, beef consommé, whipped cream, and ...
Hoppin' John, also known as Carolina peas and rice, is a rice and beans dish of legendary origins associated with the cuisine of the Southern United States. Similar dishes are found in regions with a significant African-origin demographic like Louisiana red beans and rice. The Carolina version is known for the addition of bacon and other kinds ...
George H. W. Bush served as the 41st president of the United States from 1989 to 1993. [5] During his presidency, he frequently mentioned his distaste for broccoli.The first mention was made in March 1990, when Bush joked that the workers in the Office of Personnel Management would get their merit pay "in broccoli". [6]
It took Texas to make America swallow the idea of lucky New Year’s black-eyed peas. More than 85 years ago, in 1937, an East Texas promoter put the first national marketing campaign behind what ...
The fresh potatoes, beans, peas, rice or hominy could be substituted with desiccated compressed potatoes or mixed vegetables. [1] In 1862 the ration was increased with more dried vegetables. When on the march, the "short" ration consisted of 1 pound of hardtack, 3/4 pound of salt pork or 1/4 pound of fresh meat, 1 ounce of coffee, 3 ounces of ...