That palace in Washington
Subtitle: an anecdotal history of White House entertaining, 1800-1850
By: Patricia B. Mitchell ; Sarah E. Mitchell, editor.
Contributors: Mitchell, Sarah E.
Series: Patricia B. Mitchell foodways publications
Publisher: Patricia B. Mitchell
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Chatham, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 37
Subjects: White House (Washington, D.C.) -- History -- 19th century; Cookery, American -- History -- 19th century; Presidents -- United States -- Social life and customs; Food habits -- United States -- History -- 19th century; Washington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs
Description: A brief look at the culinary tastes and dining habits of U.S. presidents from 1800 to 1850, including some favorite recipes of George  and Martha Washington, John and Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James and Dolley Madison, James and Elizabeth Monroe, John Quincy and Louisa Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler and Letitia (died 1842) and Julia (married 1844), James and Sarah Polk, and Zachary and Margaret Taylor.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 34-37).