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Title: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 23, 2018, 04:36:34 pm
First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
By Brett Samuels - 04/23/18 12:01 PM EDT

The White House on Monday revealed the menu, entertainment and other details in anticipation of the first state visit of the Trump administration.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife will stay in Washington, D.C., to start the week. The couple will join President Trump and first lady Melania Trump on a trip to George Washington’s old home at Mount Vernon on Monday night, before taking place in a flurry of events Tuesday.

Roughly 500 members of the U.S. military and dozens of government officials will greet the French president at the White House for a welcoming ceremony on Tuesday morning.

The first lady selected specific décor, entertainment and food options for Tuesday night’s state dinner, the White House said.

The menu will consist of three courses, which will include American dishes with French influences. The main course will be a rack of spring lamb with Carolina gold rice jambalaya, cooked New Orleans' style.

The White House will serve wines made from French plants harvested in Oregon.

The Washington National Opera from the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts will perform for the night’s entertainment.

Several foreign leaders have visited the White House since Trump took office but Macron's will be the first ceremonial state visit. The French president said in an interview broadcast Sunday that he and Trump have developed a strong personal relationship.

more
http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/384422-first-lady-releases-menu-details-for-macrons-state-visit (http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/384422-first-lady-releases-menu-details-for-macrons-state-visit)
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: austingirl on April 23, 2018, 04:42:36 pm
I can't wait for the pics of Macron's mommie and Melania.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 23, 2018, 08:10:23 pm
I can't wait for the pics of Macron's mommie and Melania.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DbfimwPWAAEb_Y0.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dbe-d_zUwAEQ28d.jpg)

Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 23, 2018, 08:11:14 pm
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DbeoNInVwAIsuuZ.jpg)
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: libertybele on April 23, 2018, 08:32:17 pm
First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
By Brett Samuels - 04/23/18 12:01 PM EDT

The White House on Monday revealed the menu, entertainment and other details in anticipation of the first state visit of the Trump administration.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife will stay in Washington, D.C., to start the week. The couple will join President Trump and first lady Melania Trump on a trip to George Washington’s old home at Mount Vernon on Monday night, before taking place in a flurry of events Tuesday.

Roughly 500 members of the U.S. military and dozens of government officials will greet the French president at the White House for a welcoming ceremony on Tuesday morning.

The first lady selected specific décor, entertainment and food options for Tuesday night’s state dinner, the White House said.

The menu will consist of three courses, which will include American dishes with French influences. The main course will be a rack of spring lamb with Carolina gold rice jambalaya, cooked New Orleans' style.

The White House will serve wines made from French plants harvested in Oregon.

The Washington National Opera from the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts will perform for the night’s entertainment.

Several foreign leaders have visited the White House since Trump took office but Macron's will be the first ceremonial state visit. The French president said in an interview broadcast Sunday that he and Trump have developed a strong personal relationship.

more
http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/384422-first-lady-releases-menu-details-for-macrons-state-visit (http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/384422-first-lady-releases-menu-details-for-macrons-state-visit)

Menu includes lamb!   :3:
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: edpc on April 23, 2018, 08:41:36 pm
Menu includes lamb!   :3:


Grilled lamb with rosemary, garlic, and thyme is delicious.  They'd better select the greens carefully, given the e. coli issues with romaine, or there will be plenty of barfing....among other things.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: austingirl on April 23, 2018, 10:31:49 pm
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DbfimwPWAAEb_Y0.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dbe-d_zUwAEQ28d.jpg)


There's mama's toothpick legs! :silly:
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: libertybele on April 23, 2018, 10:43:16 pm

There's mama's toothpick legs! :silly:

If I recall, isn't Macron's wife the one Trump said was in such good shape for her age?
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: endicom on April 23, 2018, 10:55:54 pm
Frog legs and vichyssoise should be on the menu.

Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: edpc on April 23, 2018, 11:01:43 pm
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Just keep everyone out of The Forbidden Zone.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: WingNot on April 23, 2018, 11:26:27 pm
Wait.  No Surrender Monkey Soup on the menu?
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Silver Pines on April 23, 2018, 11:49:49 pm
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DbeoNInVwAIsuuZ.jpg)

@mystery-ak

"Burnt Cipollini Soubise"

Say what now?
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Silver Pines on April 23, 2018, 11:50:16 pm
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Just keep everyone out of The Forbidden Zone.

@edpc

Omg!
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 24, 2018, 12:00:43 am
(https://s.hdnux.com/photos/72/71/62/15441055/19/1024x1024.jpg)

(https://da4pli3l5vc0d.cloudfront.net/92/96/92964ef1dbab39e44a6a8169f3c6e46939a592a0/h=300/?app=portal&sig=51bb5d0af651d7aec4a10085af72a45b1861319cd3f8649845ba7095250d4d73)

(http://scd.france24.com/en/files/imagecache/france24_large_652_338/images/afp/7a6e42840cf7b43035eef226de639ec778a294b4.jpg)
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 24, 2018, 12:03:15 am
(https://sunbeamwhdh.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/180423_trump_macron_tree.jpg?quality=60&strip=color)
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: edpc on April 24, 2018, 12:06:11 am
(http://scd.france24.com/en/files/imagecache/france24_large_652_338/images/afp/7a6e42840cf7b43035eef226de639ec778a294b4.jpg)


(https://s.yimg.com/lo/api/res/1.2/IKyrMMFb06HbFVfEAh9Muw--~B/YXBwaWQ9eWlzZWFyY2g7Zmk9Zml0O2dlPTAwNjYwMDtncz0wMEEzMDA7aD02MDE7dz00MDA-/https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ae/db/51/aedb518e00715946a25b319b5b47f753.jpg.cf.jpg)


Twiggy goes to Washington.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Gefn on April 24, 2018, 12:08:54 am
Menu includes lamb!   :3:

I don't eat lamb either.  Or veall
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: dfwgator on April 24, 2018, 12:10:33 am
Menu includes lamb!   :3:

! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGmbuchBR0M#)
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Polly Ticks on April 24, 2018, 12:34:03 am
If I recall, isn't Macron's wife the one Trump said was in such good shape for her age?

Whoever it was, it was a true statement. But she REALLY needs to learn how to dress to flatter her figure.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: DCPatriot on April 24, 2018, 12:35:50 am
Whoever it was, it was a true statement. But she REALLY needs to learn how to dress to flatter her figure.

Thought that both she and Melania looked great together, today.

You know that she was thinking of Melania when she picked out her yellow outfit.   :laugh:
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Polly Ticks on April 24, 2018, 12:55:57 am
Thought that both she and Melania looked great together, today.

You know that she was thinking of Melania when she picked out her yellow outfit.   :laugh:

I liked the yellow outfit, too.  Much better than the usual short skirts she tends to favor.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Right_in_Virginia on April 24, 2018, 12:56:49 am
Quote
‘She has a design background’: Melania Trump prepares to host first state dinner
Washington Post, Apr 23, 2018, Emily Heil

<snip>

“Remember, she has a design background,” Grisham said, referencing Trump’s education in art and architecture as well as a career as a fashion model and as owner of her namesake jewelry line.

“She has amazing taste, which makes things very, very easy,” added social secretary Rickie Niceta.

For her first state dinner, Trump did not engage the services of an outside event planner — as most modern administrations have done — to supplement the White House staff, preferring to rely on her own choices and those of Niceta, who before coming to the White House worked for more than two decades at catering and design firm Design Cuisine.

The first lady’s office on Monday released some details about the dinner, which will feature a cream-and-gold color scheme and a performance by the Washington National Opera. The décor includes 1,200 cherry-blossom branches and thousands of stems of white sweet peas and white lilacs. Using the Clinton and George W. Bush china, guests will dine on a menu that includes both American and French touches (the rack of lamb will be served with a Cajun-spiced Carolina Gold rice jambalaya and the nectarine tart with crème fraiche ice cream).

Trump chose to hold the dinner for the French dignitaries in the State Room, the smallest of the White House venues used for such events. The guest list is a modest 130 to 150, making for a more intimate soiree than many state dinners in previous administrations. (For example, the Obamas’ last state dinner, for Italy, packed nearly 400 guests into a tent on the South Lawn.)


More: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/she-has-a-design-background-melania-trump-prepares-to-host-first-state-dinner/2018/04/22/1433bd66-44d9-11e8-bba2-0976a82b05a2_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.c8fd4306e5eb (https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/she-has-a-design-background-melania-trump-prepares-to-host-first-state-dinner/2018/04/22/1433bd66-44d9-11e8-bba2-0976a82b05a2_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.c8fd4306e5eb)
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: austingirl on April 24, 2018, 12:58:52 am

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Twiggy goes to Washington.

I thought she might be channeling Mooch's wide legged stance. I cannot imagine the effort it takes for her to maintain her "youthful" looks.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Right_in_Virginia on April 24, 2018, 01:01:27 am
Quote
Trump shuns Democrats and media with Macron state dinner
Politico, Apr 22, 2018

<snip>

Gone are the President Barack Obama-era days of outside event-planning firms and tents set up on the South Lawn to accommodate guest lists of more than 350. Like President George W. Bush, Trump will host the event in the State Dining Room, with a guest list close to 150.

But unlike his predecessors, Trump hasn’t invited any members of Congress from the opposing party. He’s also opted not to invite any members of the media, another departure from past state dinners.

“It is a break with tradition,” said Lea Berman, who was White House social secretary under Bush and wrote the etiquette guide “Treating People Well” with Obama Social Secretary Jeremy Bernard.

This year, the entire Democratic caucus has been shut out, including Trump’s own home-state senator and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Members of the media, too, have been left off the invite list, according to a White House official. Absent will be the Hollywood stars who regularly graced Obama events.


More: https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-emmanuel-macron-shuns-democrats-and-media-at-first-state-dinner/ (https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-emmanuel-macron-shuns-democrats-and-media-at-first-state-dinner/)

Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: edpc on April 24, 2018, 01:06:46 am
I thought she might be channeling Mooch's wide legged stance. I cannot imagine the effort it takes for her to maintain her "youthful" looks.


I get why Mooch does it.  Often times, you’ll see large guys standing like that in weight loss ads to appear thinner.  Why Brigitte is taking that stance is unknown.  Perhaps a breeze made it necessary to establish a solid base.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: RoosGirl on April 24, 2018, 01:19:49 am
Melania must be quite an accomplished chef to be preparing all of that.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Slip18 on April 24, 2018, 01:30:25 am

There's mama's toothpick legs! :silly:

Looks more like anorexia to me.

 :cool:
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Slip18 on April 24, 2018, 01:32:38 am
Melania must be quite an accomplished chef to be preparing all of that.

She does not look like Martha Stewart.  Hmmmm.

 :silly:
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: edpc on April 24, 2018, 02:11:02 am
Melania must be quite an accomplished chef to be preparing all of that.


Hah - if she had knife skills, we'd be talking about President Bobbitt here everyday.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: RoosGirl on April 24, 2018, 02:15:35 am

Hah - if she had knife skills, we'd be talking about President Bobbitt here everyday.

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT1DdO3SISg#)
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Gefn on April 24, 2018, 02:30:27 am
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/384526-mysterious-allegations-could-threaten-trump-va-pick-reports (http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/384526-mysterious-allegations-could-threaten-trump-va-pick-reports)
Trump, Macron plant tree outside White House as gift from France

Cool. The cherry trees everyone loves are also a gift.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: edpc on April 24, 2018, 02:31:37 am
Cool. The cherry trees everyone loves are also a gift.


Yes, from Japan and they all almost got cut down after Pearl Harbor.  Four of them were.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Gefn on April 24, 2018, 02:36:10 am

Yes, from Japan and they all almost got cut down after Pearl Harbor.  Four of them were.

Don't give back the pandas if we get peeved at China, I loved seeing them in the zoo.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 24, 2018, 03:29:37 pm
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/24/03/4B7A9AAE00000578-5649555-Reporters_were_briefly_allowed_into_the_White_House_s_state_dini-a-1_1524536236011.jpg)

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/24/03/4B7A8F3500000578-5649555-Melania_Trump_s_vision_for_her_first_state_dinner_included_golde-a-4_1524536236038.jpg)

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/24/03/4B77E59100000578-5649555-Earlier_in_the_day_the_first_lady_tweeted_pictures_of_herself_hu-a-5_1524536236095.jpg)
Earlier in the day, the first lady tweeted pictures of herself huddling with her social secretary Rickie Niceta (right) as the two women went over last minute details for Tuesday's state dinner with France

more
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5649555/Melania-Trumps-place-settings-revealed-state-dinner.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5649555/Melania-Trumps-place-settings-revealed-state-dinner.html)
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: RoosGirl on April 24, 2018, 03:35:59 pm
Those plates are really packed in close to each other.  I wuld feel claustophobic.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 24, 2018, 03:45:01 pm
Those plates are really packed in close to each other.  I wuld feel claustophobic.

Me too...no idea what glass or fork to use....I hope they are seating all the left handed people at one table..lol :silly:
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: edpc on April 24, 2018, 04:13:03 pm
I know Trump doesn’t drink, but given the place settings, this has to be on the table, at some point.


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Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mountaineer on April 24, 2018, 05:43:20 pm
Melania must be quite an accomplished chef to be preparing all of that.
Like you didn't know there was a White House culinary staff.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: RoosGirl on April 24, 2018, 06:00:37 pm
Like you didn't know there was a White House culinary staff.

I just think it's funny that the menu would be released by the First Lady.  I would be surprised if she had much of anything to do with setting the menu.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: edpc on April 24, 2018, 06:10:03 pm
I just think it's funny that the menu would be released by the First Lady.  I would be surprised if she had much of anything to do with setting the menu.


Either way, one item deserves your ‘Ew’ gif.


The Office of the First Lady released details about the Trump administration’s first state dinner on Monday, revealing a menu that features greens from the White House kitchen garden, which was planted by Michelle Obama in 2009, and a china service that will include pieces from Bush 43 and Clinton’s services.

http://time.com/5250806/melania-trump-first-state-dinner/ (http://time.com/5250806/melania-trump-first-state-dinner/)

When First Lady Michelle Obama planted an organic vegetable garden on the White House lawn in March 2009, she hoped to both set an example of healthy eating and to grow tasty edibles for her daughters and husband. But Michelle's organic dream has been dashed by a nasty toxic legacy lurking in the soils of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It turns out that a previous Presidential gardening team had used sewage sludge for fertilizer.

https://www.aol.com/2009/07/30/michelle-obamas-toxic-veggie-nightmare-white-house-organic-gar/ (https://www.aol.com/2009/07/30/michelle-obamas-toxic-veggie-nightmare-white-house-organic-gar/)
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: RoosGirl on April 24, 2018, 06:21:56 pm

Either way, one item deserves your ‘Ew’ gif.


The Office of the First Lady released details about the Trump administration’s first state dinner on Monday, revealing a menu that features greens from the White House kitchen garden, which was planted by Michelle Obama in 2009, and a china service that will include pieces from Bush 43 and Clinton’s services.

http://time.com/5250806/melania-trump-first-state-dinner/ (http://time.com/5250806/melania-trump-first-state-dinner/)

When First Lady Michelle Obama planted an organic vegetable garden on the White House lawn in March 2009, she hoped to both set an example of healthy eating and to grow tasty edibles for her daughters and husband. But Michelle's organic dream has been dashed by a nasty toxic legacy lurking in the soils of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It turns out that a previous Presidential gardening team had used sewage sludge for fertilizer.

https://www.aol.com/2009/07/30/michelle-obamas-toxic-veggie-nightmare-white-house-organic-gar/ (https://www.aol.com/2009/07/30/michelle-obamas-toxic-veggie-nightmare-white-house-organic-gar/)

Anyone who eats produce from Mexico is eating the same thing.

(http://78.media.tumblr.com/0e20e9f4fa1273f8368fb20dc37c40de/tumblr_nizzmeFuGG1qh9nffo1_400.gif)
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Frank Cannon on April 24, 2018, 06:48:38 pm
Just more tangible proof......Melania is a smokin' hot piece.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mountaineer on April 24, 2018, 07:23:00 pm
I just think it's funny that the menu would be released by the First Lady.  I would be surprised if she had much of anything to do with setting the menu.
If she's anything like the wives of male college/university presidents (who also refer to themselves as "first ladies"), she has everything to do with special event menus.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: RoosGirl on April 24, 2018, 07:27:39 pm
If she's anything like the wives of male college/university presidents (who also refer to themselves as "first ladies"), she has everything to do with special event menus.

OK
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: edpc on April 24, 2018, 07:47:13 pm
As a former model, she's also put together a post meal purge kit:  Hair scrunchies, throat hose, bib, and mouthwash.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: corbe on April 24, 2018, 07:52:43 pm
 :3:
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mountaineer on April 24, 2018, 07:54:13 pm
Just sayin'. First ladies usually plan menus with WH catering staff. Is that so offensive?
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Frank Cannon on April 24, 2018, 07:54:54 pm
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/384526-mysterious-allegations-could-threaten-trump-va-pick-reports (http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/384526-mysterious-allegations-could-threaten-trump-va-pick-reports)
Trump, Macron plant tree outside White House as gift from France

What the eff does some hill shit piece about the VA nominee have to do with a menu?
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Frank Cannon on April 24, 2018, 07:58:28 pm
Just sayin'. First ladies usually plan menus with WH catering staff. Is that so offensive?

Don't worry. I'm confused by the dust up over it too.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 24, 2018, 08:00:26 pm
What the eff does some hill shit piece about the VA nominee have to do with a menu?

I would say I was drunk last night but I wasn't drinking...just too many tabs open I guess
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: RoosGirl on April 24, 2018, 08:05:46 pm
Just sayin'. First ladies usually plan menus with WH catering staff. Is that so offensive?

Not sure what's offensive.  Just making a silly comment. I thought the headline was funny, but clearly I am easily amused.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: catfish1957 on April 24, 2018, 08:18:53 pm
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DbeoNInVwAIsuuZ.jpg)

Crap...   No way way we could sneak in some Romaine for the Frog visitors?
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mountaineer on April 24, 2018, 08:21:24 pm
Oh my gosh, the media are just pathetic. As if the Mooch invented salad ...
Quote
Melania Trump Is Using Ingredients From Michelle Obama's White House Garden at Her First State Dinner

First Lady Melania Trump is embracing the spirit of bipartisanship for Tuesday’s State Dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and French First Lady Brigette Macron — at least, when it comes to the menu and decor.

The Office of the First Lady released details about the Trump administration’s first state dinner on Monday, revealing a menu that features greens from the White House kitchen garden, which was planted by Michelle Obama in 2009, and a china service that will include pieces from Bush 43 and Clinton’s services.  ...
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Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Frank Cannon on April 24, 2018, 08:30:26 pm
I would say I was drunk last night but I wasn't drinking...just too many tabs open I guess

Oh man. You'd better be careful. The Mods might think you are hijacking a thread and unleash all sorts of grief on you.

I'd hate to see a noobie get into hot water.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 24, 2018, 11:22:41 pm
Guests entering the WH for the State Dinner...unfortunately they are all Getty photos so you have to view them at this link
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5653611/Trump-state-dinner-President-Melania-host-French-leader-Macron-White-House.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5653611/Trump-state-dinner-President-Melania-host-French-leader-Macron-White-House.html)
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Frank Cannon on April 24, 2018, 11:27:53 pm
Guests entering the WH for the State Dinner...unfortunately they are all Getty photos so you have to view them at this link
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5653611/Trump-state-dinner-President-Melania-host-French-leader-Macron-White-House.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5653611/Trump-state-dinner-President-Melania-host-French-leader-Macron-White-House.html)

Some of those dudes have ugly wives.

BTW I don't understand why Tim Cook doesn't have a date? You would think he could get any woman he wanted.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 24, 2018, 11:31:47 pm
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Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 24, 2018, 11:35:00 pm
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Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 24, 2018, 11:38:26 pm
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Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 24, 2018, 11:40:09 pm
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Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 24, 2018, 11:41:00 pm
This is for you @Frank Cannon

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Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: corbe on April 24, 2018, 11:46:37 pm
   For an old man Kissinger sure gets Hot Chicks.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Applewood on April 24, 2018, 11:51:06 pm
Just visited a news site where the big story was about Mrs. Trump's white hat.  I thought it looked good on her. 

But then again, she could wear a burlap sack and still look good.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: edpc on April 24, 2018, 11:55:59 pm
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The absence and the importance of Hope Hicks is sorely felt this evening.


President Donald Trump reportedly made Hope Hicks, now his communications director, steam his pants while he was still wearing them and scolded her when she forgot the wrinkle-erasing device.

http://www.newsweek.com/trump-made-hope-hicks-steam-his-pants-while-he-was-wearing-them-729711 (http://www.newsweek.com/trump-made-hope-hicks-steam-his-pants-while-he-was-wearing-them-729711)

Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: DB on April 24, 2018, 11:58:40 pm
I'd rather have a burger.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Frank Cannon on April 25, 2018, 12:13:50 am
This is for you @Frank Cannon

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Tell me that woman doesn't know how to wear a suit. She is so hot.....and the hat's awesome.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: RoosGirl on April 25, 2018, 12:25:20 am
I'd rather have a burger.

Yeah, Toe(mato) jam does not sound appealing.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Right_in_Virginia on April 25, 2018, 12:39:39 am
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Melania Trump masters the moment
CNN, Apr 24, 2018

https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/24/politics/melania-trump-white-house/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/24/politics/melania-trump-white-house/index.html)

Yes, there's snark ... but pretty good considering it's CNN.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Right_in_Virginia on April 25, 2018, 12:53:51 am
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First lady Melania Trump goes full-on French in Chanel for first Trump state dinner for France
USA Today, Apr 24, 2018

First lady Melania Trump's choice of gown for her crucial first state dinner — for France — was a glittering silver-and-black sheath with spaghetti straps, cutouts and sparkles everywhere from that most French of all fashion houses: Chanel.

Mrs. Trump's gown was described as a black Chantilly lace haute-couture gown, hand painted with silver and embroidered with crystal and sequins.

The Trumps welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, at the North Portico of the White House for the second day of their three-day state visit shortly after 7:30 p.m. ET.

Mrs. Macron was wearing a creamy white gown by Louis Vuitton with gold beading details including a cinched waist and a lattice design across the bodice, arms and shoulders.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2018/04/24/first-lady-melania-trump-goes-full-french-chanel-first-trump-state-dinner-france/548249002/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2018/04/24/first-lady-melania-trump-goes-full-french-chanel-first-trump-state-dinner-france/548249002/)
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mystery-ak on April 25, 2018, 01:12:34 am
Yes, there's snark ... but pretty good considering it's CNN.

I thought it was a really nice article..maybe a tad of admiration for FLOTUS....
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: mountaineer on April 25, 2018, 01:30:39 am
Some real high-level analysis from the WashPost's Jonathan Capehart:
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Jonathan Capehart
‏Verified account @CapehartJ

The President of France is easy on the eyes. There, I said it. Someone had to and it might as well be me. #marconestarrive
1:29 PM - 23 Apr 2018
*****rollingeyes*****
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: WingNot on April 25, 2018, 01:39:51 am
Some real high-level analysis from the WashPost's Jonathan Capehart: *****rollingeyes*****


Spouse: Nick Schmit (m. 2017)

Look out Nick Your Husband has a roving eye.
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Right_in_Virginia on April 25, 2018, 02:03:30 am
I thought it was a really nice article..maybe a tad of admiration for FLOTUS....

I reread it ... and you're right @mystery-ak   This is a nice article.   ^-^
Title: Re: First lady releases menu, details for Macron's state visit
Post by: Silver Pines on April 25, 2018, 11:26:20 am
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@mystery-ak

“Gunmetal stilettos...!!”

I hate Ivanka’s dress with all those stupid ruffles.  She always has to go over the top in a way that falls flat.  Too bad she can’t learn from Melania.