So the last time a French president was honoured with a State Dinner was back in 1996 at the invitation of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Here is what the menu looked like 18 years ago: Lemon Thyme Lobster with Roasted Eggplant Soup Rack of Lamb with Winter Fruit and Pecans Sweet potato puree, root vegetables Tarragon Huckleberry Sauce Layered Artichoke, Leek and Herbed Cheese with Green and Endives, Balsamic Dressing Apple and Cherry Sherbet Pyramid with Apple Brandy Sauce Peanut Butter Truffles, White Almond Bark Chocolate Fudge The wines paired with the dinner were all from California: Beringer Viognier 1994 (CA) Zaca Mesa Syrah 1993 (CA) Roderer Estates, l'Hermitage 1990 (CA) The highlight of ...
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