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1. James Monroe was fond of entertaining and after moving back into the White House in 1817 (it had burned during the War of 1812) he and his wife busied themselves with re-decorating the entire residence. One of his most prominent venues was the State Dining Room, a spectacular place that reflected his appreciation for everything French. His gustatory habits, however, were a bit more provincial. One of his favorite foods was something called 'tipsy pudding.' What was the main ingredient of this unique dish?
2. Martin Van Buren was a thrifty Dutchman who enjoyed a 'noga' or 'koekje' as much as anyone in Kinderhook, New York. But his time spent in London introduced him to a custom that he brought back with him to the White House. The French name for it was 'dejeuner a la fourchette'; what would we call it in English?
3. Ulysses S. Grant was not one for formality; he refused to be tied down to old European rules of social etiquette. To the horror of snobby gourmets, what did he like 'burned practically to charcoal'?
4. Rutherford B. Hayes and his wife, 'Lemonade' Lucy, banned alcoholic beverages, dances, balls, and card parties from the White House, but never failed to have plenty of good, wholesome food on hand. One of their favorite snacks was comprised of wet paper, hot ashes, and what other ingredient?
5. President William McKinley was, to put it kindly, not known for his entertaining prowess. He and his frequently-ill wife, Ida, disliked formal dinners and one John D. Long stated "Language cannot express the reluctance with which I stretch myself out on the altars of these sacrifices." He went on to say that the dinners were "horrible." As Victorian as he was, McKinley would enjoy a 'cardinal punch' which called for what two liqueur ingredients?
6. Yes, Teddy Roosevelt loved wild game, fish, and fowl; anything he could shoot, he would eat. But there was one item that he dearly enjoyed, even if it did not quite match his rough and tough outdoor image. What was it?
7. Mrs. William Howard Taft kept something on the White House property that had not been seen since the days of Andrew Jackson. What was it?
8. What president stated "I am very fond of country hams, peach cobblers, butter and buttermilk, fresh eggs, hot biscuits, homemade ice cream, and plain white cake", a down-to-earth style that matched this educated, but unpretentious man?
9. Richard Nixon successfully kept his weight to where it was when he married Pat in 1940 despite numerous state dinners and formal banquets. How did he do this?
10. Finally, President Barack Obama is noted for his physical fitness and recommending that all Americans eat a healthy diet. However, he has balked at giving up one of his favorite snack foods. What is it?
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