The White House in Gingerbread: Memories and Recipes

by Roland Mesnier, Mark Ramsdell, Mark Roland, et al.

Book Overview

In this memoir and cookbook, Roland Mesnier, executive pastry chef to five presidents, tells the story behind each of the holiday gingerbread houses he created for display in the White House State Dining Room. Chef Mesnier also provides step-by-step instructions and templates for constructing and decorating a gingerbread house in the home kitchen. During the holidays, thousands of guests are served freshly made cookies and desserts at buffet events...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931917477
• ISBN13: 9781931917476
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: White House Historical Association
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 4.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 11.3" x 11.3"