I was thinking, while driving home from work, that it may be time to have another historical dinner in the month of Feb. My last historical dinner, which was my first one, was a few years ago, set to the historical theme of Lewis and Clark. While I was checking out WWW tonight I was inspired by the recent events when I found some information about the Inaugural Luncheon.
The menu was inspired by Abraham Lincoln's favorite dishes...
First Course-Seafood Stew (lobster, scallops, shrimp and cod) paired with Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Napa Valley
Second Course-A Brace of American Birds (Pheasant and Duck) served with Sour Cherry Chutney and Molasses Sweet Potatoes paired with Golden Eye Pinot Noir Andersen Valley
Third Course-Apple Cinnamon Sponge Cake with Sweet Cream Glace Paired with Korbel "Special Inaugural Cuvee" California Champagne.
The first inaugural luncheon took place for William McKinley in 1897. The first course will be served on replicas of the china from the Lincoln Presidency, which was selected by Mary Todd Lincoln at the beginning of her husband's term in office. The china features the American bald eagle standing above the U. S. Coat of Arms, surrounded by a wide border of "solferino," a purple-red hue popular among the fashionable hosts of the day.
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