🎙️In this episode of Family Tree, Food & Stories, co-hosts Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely dish up a banquet of stories and foods that have graced inaugural balls throughout U.S. history. From George Washington’s solitary dining to Lincoln's midnight chaos, this episode reveals how these menus reflect presidential personalities, American culture, and even our own family mealtime tastes. You'll learn about the quirks of Chester Arthur’s Rhode Island eel, Dolly Madison’s introduction of fancy ice cream, and even how turtle steaks were served up.

Nancy and Sylvia have had the privilege of attending an Inaugural Ball, and dish out humor, personal stories, and surprising food facts from those tables.

Whether you're a history buff, foodie, or curious listener, or avid politician, this episode offers a delicious dive into presidential traditions and gastronomic adventures.

• The historical significance of inaugural menus and what they reveal about American culture.
• Culinary milestones, the introduction of ice cream, and French cuisine influence.
• The evolution of presidential preferences, from turtle soup to sliders.
• How inaugural events have mirrored societal and political changes over time.
• The personal reflections of the hosts on inaugural experiences and their humorous takes on modern menu choices.

💫Share your story with us:

Do you have a story to share on the Family Tree, Food & Stories show? Send us your story to review, and you can win a chance to have your family story on the show! Here's the link to share your story with us now.

• Share Your Story With Nancy & Sylvia!

Additional Links

• Book: My Family Tree, Food & Stories Journal Awarded #1 New Release on Amazon
• Instagram 📸
• FaceBook 👍

About Your Hosts: Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely are the powerhouse team behind Family Tree, Food & Stories, an Omnimedia company that celebrates the rich traditions and connections that everyone has around food, friends, and family meals together. Nancy, an award-winning business leader, author, podcaster, and Sylvia, a visionary author, lawyer, and former CEO, combine their expertise to bring captivating stories rooted in history, heritage, and food. Together, they weave stories that blend history, tradition, and the love of food,...