The President's Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas

I loved this book, which takes the reader behind the scenes in White House kitchens throughout the decades and through many different presidencies. In particular, we are able to see the crucial role African Americans played in supporting and nurturing our presidents. This is an impressive untold history that every American should understand and appreciate. Adrian Miller is such an easy-to-read writer with pertinent references throughout the book. I love all the humorous and inspiring stories he shares with readers.

This was written with humor and heart. I love the stories about the cooks and chefs and how they have done everything they could to please the presidents and their families. Some fun recipes, too. I especially liked the story about Thomas Jefferson and his love of mac and cheese. Who knew! The book gives the reader perspective of how African American chefs and cooks have been an important and integral part of the White House experience for all of our presidents and their visitors. Great read.

This was a wonderful read. Anyone interested in food and public policy will find reading this is time well spent.

I've recently become acquainted with Adrian and his work through a class he's teaching. I have learned so much from him and from this book. I appreciate his research into people we may never have known without books such as these. The book is a really interesting read and I highly recommend it.

Excellent book. Gives bio of who they were, when and people they served with a few recipes of the time made by them. Well worth buying .

Light easy reading about the African Americans who have served in the White House kitchen. The easy ones were primarily personal cooks or slaves. As time went on that charged. A good number of recipes that were featured in the White House have been included.

I love history period especially African-American history. I skimmed through the book today and can't wait to start reading.

This book is very interesting. I learned a lot of history about African Americans and the contributions they made working for our presidents. The recipes were also interesting. I'm going to try a few for fun.