金睛火眼44

奧巴馬正式宣誓成為美國第44任總統，締造歷史新一頁，作為舉世矚目的首個非洲裔美國第一家庭，他們以後的一舉一動都會是世界焦點所在，就是今天的就任午宴菜單和酒單，就職典禮委員會已早在幾週前向外發表新聞稿。以下就是香港時間的今早，奧巴馬與其內閣要員和國會議員等人士，在華盛頓Statuary Hall的就任午宴的菜單；而菜單是根據新任總統典禮的主題「自由的新生(A New Birth of Freedom)」配合：

The menu, created by Design Cuisine, a catering company based in Arlington, Virginia, draws on historic ties to the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln. Growing up in the frontier regions of Kentucky and Indiana, the sixteenth President favored simple foods including root vegetables and wild game. As his tastes matured, he became fond of stewed and scalloped oysters. For dessert or a snack, nothing pleased him more than a fresh apple or an apple cake. 

The wines to be served during the luncheon were produced by some of the finest winemakers in California, the home state of Senator Dianne Feinstein, the Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.  Each wine was selected to complement the flavors of the luncheon ingredients.

The 2009 Inaugural Luncheon Menu 

First Course: 

Seafood Stew

Duckhorn Vineyards, 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 

Second Course:

A Brace of American Birds (pheasant and duck), served with Sour Cherry Chutney and Molasses Sweet Potatoes

Goldeneye, 2005 Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley

Third Course:

Apple Cinnamon Sponge Cake and Sweet Cream Glacé

Korbel Natural “Special Inaugural Cuvée,” California Champagne