White House Pastry Chef Bill Yosses, who has been referred to as “the Crustmaster” by President Obama (due to his mouthwatering range of Thanksgiving pies) has announced that he will leave 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue this June and join his husband in New York. Yosses, a native of Ohio, has a traditional french background and eventually landed in… Read More
Its time to start thinking about Easter and of course the White House Easter Egg Roll ! On Monday, April 21, 2014, the First Family will host the 136th annual White House Easter Egg Roll. This year’s theme is “Hop into Healthy, Swing into Shape.” More than 30,000 people will assemble on the South Lawn… Read More
So many people are still talking about Michelle Obama’s wonderful State Dinner dress in honor of French President Francois Hollande. And I agree it was absolutely stunning. Designer Carolina Herrera designed the gown which she described as “a black hand-sewn beaded embroidery appliqué scallop-edged top over a liberty blue silk faille corset. A wide black… Read More
Sunday evening the President and First Lady hosted a beautiful time honored tradition, the 2014 Governors Dinner (formally the Governors Ball). Red was the color pallet of choice for the evening that included centerpieces of red roses that were complimented by the use of the Reagan china. The Reagan China has a wide red… Read More
To my friends in the D.C. area, Please come to the White House Historical Association’s Holiday Event tomorrow. It will be a fantastic event! I will be signing books along with other historians, former executive residence staff, and authors. I hope to see you! Meet the Authors! Join Us at The Shop at President’s Square… Read More
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