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   Wednesday, November 25, 2009
PermalinkObama needed a vegetarian chef
Obama's first State Banquet served no meat

The President needed an expert on vegetarian food, so he called in a Scandinavian chef from New York City.

President Obama and First Lady Michelle hosted their first state dinner Tuesday night in honor of India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Normally, the White House staff would dish up any dinner with no problem. But Singh is a vegetarian, and the Obamas needed a pro to put together a proper menu. That's where the Swiss chef Marcus Samuelsson comes in...



Obamas Call On New York Chef's Expertise

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