false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171309663m/96127.jpg 96127 1 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. 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 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. Having witnessed major world events from the hub of the world's superpower, Mesnier has unique perspective on both crises and celebrations. 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. He uncovers intimate details such as Mrs. Reagan's bad moods and Prince Charles's embarrassment at not knowing how to use a tea bag. Fiercely loyal to each of the first families, Mesnier's bipartisan message is positive and inspirational. Twelve easy-to-follow recipes include the favorite desserts of presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. 92649 13 2 2007 All the Presidents' Pastries: Twenty-Five Years in the White House, A Memoir total:41|5:2|4:14|3:21|2:3|1:1| 41 136 73 19 3 1 false false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Fri Oct 26 10:25:21 -0700 2007 Wed Nov 07 12:38:34 -0800 2007 more...]]> 3 1 false false Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Fri Mar 07 10:01:54 -0800 2008 Fri Mar 07 10:05:23 -0800 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed Mar 25 13:20:32 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 25 13:26:25 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Tue Dec 23 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 17 11:12:29 -0800 2008 Tue Dec 23 18:10:13 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 14 19:25:54 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 02 09:37:20 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed Dec 24 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Jan 04 11:06:45 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 04 11:09:01 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Tue Mar 03 05:42:31 -0800 2009 Tue Mar 03 05:44:52 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 17 12:40:12 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 17 12:41:03 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Fri Dec 07 22:28:34 -0800 2007 Thu Jun 25 11:05:12 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Thu Jul 23 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 06 16:15:03 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 23 22:16:17 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed May 07 09:20:50 -0700 2008 Wed May 07 09:22:42 -0700 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Tue Jun 19 13:42:12 -0700 2007 Tue Jun 19 13:47:15 -0700 2007 3 0 false false Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Fri Oct 19 11:26:44 -0700 2007 Fri Oct 19 11:27:55 -0700 2007 3 0 false false Mon Jul 14 13:48:15 -0700 2008 Mon Jul 14 13:49:20 -0700 2008 3 0 false false Sat Oct 11 11:41:19 -0700 2008 Sat Oct 11 11:51:09 -0700 2008 1 0 false false Sat Mar 15 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 04 05:09:57 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 04 05:11:10 -0700 2008 2 0 false false Mon Dec 29 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Nov 23 15:07:02 -0800 2008 Wed Jan 28 16:10:36 -0800 2009 3 0 false false Mon Jun 23 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Jun 02 07:20:49 -0700 2008 Mon Jun 23 06:35:05 -0700 2008 3 0 false false Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Jun 11 19:51:58 -0700 2007 Wed Jul 11 18:27:53 -0700 2007 0 0 false false Tue Nov 10 13:21:37 -0800 2009 Tue Nov 10 13:21:37 -0800 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=96127