All the Presidents' Pastries: Twenty-Five Years in the White House, A Memoir
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (974 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 208030559X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Combine a hefty serving of insider gossip with some of the most amazing desserts you'll never get to taste, and you've got All the Presidents' Pastries" "the dishy stories and delightful desserts make this a sweet read" -- 03/18 CHARLOTTE OBSERVER "I could no put it down" -- 03/21 NEWSDAY "delightful book" -- 05/06 OKLAHOMAN
"From farmhouse to the White House" according to Melinda N. Bates. Roland has written an inspiring and interesting book. He's a true American success story - hard work, dedication, discipline and effort took him from the life of a peasant in France to forty amazing years in the White House. I liked this part of the story very much, especially since I work. Review of R. Mesnier's book on serving for 25 years as the White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier's book is on his career as a pastry chef, from his early years working in France, Germany, England and Bermuda and culminating as serving for 25 years as the White House pastry chef was a good read. He is a talented and driven man. I enjoyed the book for its historical conte. All the Presidents Pastries Very good human interest story about the retired White House Pastry Chef.
Twelve easy-to-follow recipes include the favorite desserts of presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. 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. Reagan's bad moods and Prince Charles's embarrassment at not knowing how to use a tea bag. Having witnessed major world events from the hub of the world's superpower, Mesnier has unique perspective on both crises and celebrations. 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 uncovers intimate details such as Mrs. Fiercely loyal to each of the first families, Mesnier's bipartisan message is positive and inspirational. This 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. Bush.. 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
Christian Malard, who co-wrote the book, is a journalist for France Télévision and an expert on international relations. Roland Mesnier, a Frenchman and naturalized American, has experienced the highest echelons of power firsthand. . Born into a working-class family in France and one of nine children, Mesnier is a self-made man par excellence