1. George Washington
Our nation’s first President, George Washington, loved nuts, fish, and fruit. Despite the cherry tree myth, he actually liked cherries. ”The Presidents’ Cookbook,” written by Poppy Cannon and Patricia Brooks, also emphasizes the fact that George Washington was quite fond of fish.
When it comes to nuts, he liked almost all types, but his favorites seemed to be hazelnuts.
2. John Adams
Unlike George Washington, John Adams lived, worked, and ate in the comfort of the White House, during his presidency. And even if he was a man of culture who had many diplomatic roles in Paris and London, his food tastes were quite simple. (Ordinary, we would say…) But maybe his simple food tastes came from the place he was born, Massachusetts.
His favorite dishes were poached salmon with egg sauce, codfish cakes, and apple pandowdy, a baked apple pastry traditionally associated with Pennsylvania Dutch cooking.
3. Thomas Jefferson
After so many years, Thomas Jefferson could easily hold the title of the first foodie U.S. president. Like John Adams, Jefferson also traveled the world, and during his Italy, Paris, and Holland travels, he became quite interested in their cuisine.
Jefferson’s favorite foods were ice cream, white soup, and cabbage pudding, and he would never refuse a macaroni serving.
