[Darlin']

Although its nearly impossible to determine under the Chef's togue, the White House Executive Chef is a woman of Philippine heritage. She is the 1st female executive chef at the White House. Of course, not much is made of that since it was Laura Bush who appointed her. LOL

White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford (R) briefs the media on the preparations for the official dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington June 29, 2006. The dessert tray included a chocolate bonsai tree. REUTERS/Mike Theiler

[Darlin']

Um, although its darned near impossible to read.... looks like the White House is serving a hearty meal this evening, if the first and second coarses are any indication. Maryland She Crab Soup and Texas Kobe Beef with Cracked Pepper.

A closeup view shows a menu and place setting for the official dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington June 29, 2006. REUTERS/Mike Theiler