Inaugural Luncheon: A New Birth of Freedom

Today I hosted a small inaugural luncheon at my home. I served the the same meal Obama and Lincoln ate at their inaugural luncheons- cherry chutney with braised duck (don't worry, I used seitan to keep things vegan), and sweet potatoes mashed with molasses and maple syrup. I decorated with patriotic red, white, and blue place settings and a decal from Lincoln's White House china. We made a toast with organic sparkling cider. This was a special day that I won't soon forget.