Over 170 guests and dignitaries joined President Obama and the American First Lady to a State banquet, 24th May, 2001, hosted by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England.
The special relationship between these two English speaking countries (representing a combined population of over 351m), has a new adjective, Essential, as emphasised by President Obama.
What is odd to me, is the menu and dinner were prepared by the French Chef. And the English-speaking crowd had to guess what is contained in the menu, as it is printed in French!!
The menu, printed in French on dainty white cards, included sole, Windsor lamb with basil, green bean panache and Charlotte a la Vanille for dessert. Wines include Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2004 and Royal Vintage Port from 1963.
Apparently the English food will not do for an essential dinner like this one and the English language is inadequate to describe the items prepared by the French chef.
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