Dinner with the Obamas


I really want to have dinner with Barack and Michelle ! I am happy for them to come to mine, but would equally, be only too delighted to travel over to their place. I could bring dessert, or a starter and would of course bring a bottle. Which version of the previous three items would I bring though ? I suppose I should start withe the starter. For that I think I would go for Jamie Oliver's Christmas Salad, with clementines,prosciutto, rocket, mozzarella and a citrus dressing ( ie. fruit,meat, dairy and veg....very balanced !)It would travel well and I could just put it together in the White House Kitchen on Michelle's choice of nice plate ( seeing as they have a whole room devoted to them ).
If she asks me to bring dessert, needless to day I will try to satisfy both myself and Michelle and the boys ie. Barack and GASP. GASP will want either Pavlova or Apple Crumble and I think I will go for the latter, as I doubt they ever get a proper " stick to your ribs" pudding. I would bring custard, ice cream and cream because, let's face facts, everyone has their preference. Mind you, the aides might fill me in in advance.
Right wine ! Red, white, one of each ? I think one good bottle is always appropriate. I am going to go white as I'll end up drinking it myself, if it's the only bottle there. Chablis/Sancerre/Pouilly Fume from the Old World or Oyster Bay/Marlborough from the New....it really depends what's in Supervalu the night before we go. I'm not really worried about what I'll wear, because, as you'll remember from my pre Christmas blogs, I got a lovely dress in Marks and Spencer and I would wear my " very expensive" underwear, 'cause I reckon GASP would be in luck, later that evening.
So far, there has been no contact, no invite, no rumour but I am hopeful, even if it is only through celebrity "Come Dine with Me ". Fingers crossed and needless to say I will tell you all about it !

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Now,darling....I've always had the notion you are cut out for politics and, let's face it, there is a vacancy at present!! And one I feel you could quite successfully fill. My mate BFM as the Tishoch (is that how it's spelt?) would do a fabulous job of running the country. Of course, as the new premiere, your presence would be in great demand at Downing St., Stormont, not to mention .....The White House! Now, at that point, one would be required to engage one's Staff to provide said Apple Crumble, the chosen bouteille du vin, et tous les autres choses! So.....get out there and start the campaign! I'd vote for you!! Fifi xxx

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