Ike in an Apron: The President Who Cooked
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My family were never friends of Ike; we were Adlai people all the way. Still, from where we now sit, the man looks like a saint. Turns out he did more than issue a warning about the military-industrial complex; in a time when real men wore no aprons, Ike did all the family cooking. He's looking better all the time!
This is from Ike The Cook. I found a copy on my bookshelf, but if you want one, you can find it here.
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Here's Ike and Mamie on their wedding day - a surprising picture since you're used to seeing them only as grandparents. Who knew they were both so beautiful!
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Here are a few of Ike's favorite recipes:
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And because I can't resist, here's Ike in his apron.
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