"Trent Lott is pleased to announce Inaugural Luncheon Menu"

[Bluebear]

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Senator Trent Lott, Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) is pleased to announce the details of the 2005 Inaugural Luncheon. The luncheon, which will take place in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol following the Inaugural Ceremonies, has been a tradition for more than a century. It is attended by the President, Vice President, Congressional leaders and 200 other invited guests.

This year's Inaugural Luncheon menu has been designed to highlight the Congressional Inaugural Committee's theme, "A Vision of America," celebrating the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition reaching the Pacific and the one-hundredth anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's Inaugural at the Capitol. Although a century separated these two events, the meal was developed to incorporate flavors found in the cuisine of both eras.

The main dishes include wild game from the mid-west and seafood prepared in a cream sauce popular in the late nineteenth century. President Teddy Roosevelt enjoyed ending an elaborate meal with a simple steamed pudding while Lewis and Clark foraged the land for a bountiful harvest of fruits and berries.

The 2005 Inaugural Luncheon Menu

First Course: Scalloped Crab and Lobster


Second Course: Roasted Missouri Quail with Chestnuts and Brined Root Vegetables


Third Course: Steamed Lemon Pudding and Apple Wild Cherry Compote


The elegant china will feature a woodland design set on amber- colored, pressed velvet tablecloths. The table centerpieces will be a unique arrangement of berries, leaves and roses.

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[bobbyboucher]

13. Typical.

Ever gone hungry?

[Jo March]

2. The level of disgust that I have right now is unbelievable

We're "at war" and there has just been one of the worst disasters in the entire world.

No wonder people hate America. * is making us look like selfish bastards.

[mr blur]

8. He's not making you look like selfish bastards,

Just the selfish bastards at the top. And we don't hate America, we're just kind of scared of where all this is going to end.

[mhr]

3. Hmm - Maybe The Chefs Can Include Some Disruptive Bowel Agents

In the mix.

[jdots]

4. when will the tables turn Trent ?

[MuseRider]

5. Nicely done Bluebear. n/t

[JohnnyRingo]

6. Very compelling presentation.....Nice job

I'd like to see a PSA for world hunger to this effect.

[Stephanie]

7. Darn. I thought it said Inaugural Luncheon Meat.

Let them eat cake indeed. This president is headed for a fall. His karma is fucked.

[Rick Myers]

9. Wonderful!!!

These people 'saluting' Bush's corrination are PREDATORS of the WORST kind!!! :grr:

[hangemhigh]

10. Heartbreakingly excellent work, Bluebear. nt

[Spinzonner]

11. Will they pause for

the Official Theodore Roosevelt Turning Over in his Grave Over the Current Republican Administration moment ?

[Malva Zebrina]

12. that is one of the best posts

I have seen here. Point made, visually and very effective.

[Ilsa]

14. Outstanding. You've moved me to the point of clamoring for a fast

for an Inaugural Day protest. I'm thinking of eating only salted rice and water that day. You know, something simple to show solidarity with those that have NOTHING in the world except the air in their lungs.

This was the best thread started I've seen here in ages.

[Bluebear]

16. Thanks, all.

Very humbling. And I am with Ilsa, salted rice and water in solidarity sounds like an excellent plan.

[Ilsa]

17. Now that someone else has agreed, maybe

I should go post it somewhere...

[Lefty48197]

15. Those kids are SO lucky!

Some of them even get rice AND broth!

[Bouncy Ball]

18. Well THAT made me cry.

DU is making me tear up a lot lately.

On Jan. 20, I am not eating all day. I am fasting in honor of those who are going without food, clean water, clothing and shelter all over the world, but especially the victims of the tsunami and our own American-created victims, the Iraqi civilians. That's the freaking LEAST I can do.

:cry:

I'm not spending a penny that day, either.

My husband is calling in sick to work (I have a big presentation to make or I would, too).

[mojavekid]

19. Very powerful Bluebear

and a sobering reminder of the price paid by others for us here.

[underpants]

20. It would be much more apt to serve Red Herring

I had a joke thread on that this week. They really should be eating crow.