As the Obama Express approaches its destination, the preparations for Tuesday’s Inauguration are going into full gear. Barack Obama’s first official meal as the President of the United States follows an Abraham Lincoln theme, as the meal has been especially prepared to include some of the 16th president’s favorite dishes. After Obama is sworn in, he will be taking part in the traditional Inauguration Luncheon at the Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol.

According to the official Inaugural Committee Website, the three-course lunch will consist of:

First Course:
Seafood Stew, paired with Duckhorn Vineyards, 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley

Second Course:
A Brace of American Birds: Duck breast with sour cherry chutney and Herb roasted pheasant with wild rice stuffing with Molasses whipped sweet potatoes and Winter vegetables, paired with Goldeneye, 2005 Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley

Third Course:
Cinnamon Apple Sponge Cake, paired with Korbel natural "special inaugural cuvee" California Champagne.

The company who created the menu, Design Cuisine of Arlington VA, planned the meal around regional ingredients which Lincoln preferred, such as "simple foods including root vegetables and wild game". It certainly seems like Barack Obama will be having a very delicious introductory meal to his presidency. The Inaugural Committee has the recipes for this menu on their website, which anyone can download here or you can add it to your Dinnerbeat Recipe Box by clicking on the links.

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