Which president loved popcorn?

Andrew Johnson loved popcorn; Ulysses S. Grant, rice pudding. Poor James Garfield had chronic stomach issues, but inexplicably, had a thing for squirrel soup.
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What was Thomas Jefferson's favorite snack?

3. Thomas Jefferson. President Jefferson was enamored by macaroni and cheese, which he discovered on a trip to France. Jefferson is actually credited with increasing macaroni's popularity in the United States after he served it at a State dinner in 1802.
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What is George W Bush favorite food?

Well, we know George W. Bush at least used to be a fan of pretzels—he famously fell off a couch in 2002 while choking on one—but his favorite foods actually both involve cheese.
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What was Teddy Roosevelt's favorite food?

Fried Chicken and Gravy

Teddy Roosevelt liked to regularly eat any kind of meat, but he loved nothing more than fried chicken. Said to be able to take down more than a whole chicken in a single sitting, Roosevelt probably would have been a big fan of KFC and Popeyes had they existed in his day.
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What was president Carter's favorite food?

Jimmy Carter: Goat Cheese Grits

President Carter's favorite meal certainly channeled his Southern style of life--a rich and creamy bowl of cheese grits with gravy, country ham, and a fried egg.
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Every President's Favorite Food



What was JFK's favorite food?

Though we cannot verify particular favorites, President Kennedy did like lamb chops, steak, baked chicken, turkey (white meat) and mashed potatoes. He also was fond of seafood and baked beans. According to chefs who worked in the White House, President Kennedy liked corn muffins too---as did Calvin Coolidge.
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What was John Quincy Adams favorite food?

Although we can not know for sure, it is said that John Quincy Adams preferred fresh fruit over all other foods. He even had orchards at the White House where he grew figs, apricots, plums, apples, and pears.
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What is Trump's Favourite food?

He loves McDonald's so much, in fact, that he asked the White House kitchen to recreate the food. Annie Karni, from Politico, wrote that the in-house attempts to copy the food 'couldn't match the satisfaction' of the originals. Trump is also a fan of pizza, although he doesn't like to eat the crust.
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What was Michelle Obama's favorite food?

Roast chicken and seafood are two dinner staples for Obama, often served with a baked sweet potato, couscous or rice and steamed broccoli or peas.
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What food did Ben Franklin like?

Benjamin Franklin

Franklin preferred snacking on apples and cranberries, and his all-time favorite food was turkey. In fact, he “loved turkey so much that he suggested it should be our national symbol,” according to The Daily Meal.
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What was Ronald Reagans favorite meal?

8 Ronald Reagan

It has been reported that President Reagan enjoyed eating comfort foods during his time at the White House. Some of his favorite meals and foods were roast beef hash, hamburger soup, macaroni and cheese, meatloaf, well-done steak, swordfish, baked apples, jelly bellies, and monkey bread.
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What was Washington's favorite food?

Family members and visitors alike testified that hoecakes were among George Washington's favorite foods. He invariably ate them at breakfast, covered with butter and honey, along with hot tea—a “temperate repast” enjoyed each morning.
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What foods did Ronald Reagan like?

Favorite - Food/Recipes/Beverages
  • Apples - Apple cider.
  • Cornbread dressing.
  • Eggplant Lasagne.
  • Hamburgers (grilled)
  • Macaroni and Cheese.
  • Ice Cream.
  • Jellybeans (Favorite Flavor: Licorice)
  • Pumpkin Pecan Pie.
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What was Abraham Lincoln's favorite snack?

President Lincoln was fond of certain foods, especially apples. Fruits, nuts, cheese, and crackers were often enjoyed by the president. Some sources note, President Lincoln did have two favorite dishes, Chicken Fricassee with Biscuits and Oyster Stew. His preferred dessert was Apple Pie.
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What is Clinton favorite food?

His favorite color is blue, and his favorite foods are chicken enchiladas, bananas, apples, and vegetable beef soup.
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What was James Madison's favorite food?

Madison's favorite meal consisted of Virginia ham, buttery rolls, apple pie and cider.
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What is Melania Trump's favorite food?

Melania Trump's favorite meal is the chicken Parmesan from Jean-Georges, a New York City restaurant. Barbara Bush loved pizza so much she had a pie named after her at a Texas pizza shop.
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What was Richard Nixon's Favourite food?

8. Richard Nixon –– Cottage Cheese with Ketchup. Not only did Richard Nixon enjoy a good bowl of cottage cheese in the morning, he mixed in everyone's favorite AM pick-me-up: ketchup. You read that right.
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Which presidents favorite food was jelly beans?

President Reagan's Favorite Treat - Jelly Beans
  • President Ronald Reagan is known for many things: his smart fiscal policy, his determination and optimism about the American Dream—and his great love for jelly beans. ...
  • The inspiration for President Reagan's habit began just before he ran for governor of California in 1966.
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What is Bill Gates favorite snack?

He admits some of his favorite foods are cheeseburgers, and in an interview with The Telegraph, Joe Cerrell revealed that if you were having lunch with Bill, it would be hamburgers. The billionaire especially enjoys fast food burgers from In-N-Out or McDonald's and diet coca-cola.
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What was Thomas Jefferson's favorite foods?

Some of Jefferson's favorite dishes to serve guests at his home in Charlottesville, Va., which he named Monticello, included macaroni, macaroons, peach flambé and ice cream.
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What is the #1 eaten food in the world?

Rice is a food staple for more than 3.5 billion people around the world, particularly in Asia, Latin America, and parts of Africa.
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What did George Washington eat?

As many people know, George Washington wore dentures, and he preferred to eat soft things, such as cornmeal “hoecakes,” puddings and soups. John Adams preferred simpler food, the cuisine of a New England farmer.
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What was Calvin Coolidge's favorite food?

Calvin Coolidge: Jelly roll

In 1925, he spoke with a newspaper called the Daily Evening Item and dished on the first family's favorite foods. Mrs. Coolidge, he said, was a big fan of his veal curry, but the president had more of a sweet tooth.
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What president liked peanut butter cookies?

'” By 1902, recipes were being published for peanut butter cookies, presumably for people with teeth. The cookies got a boost when it turned out that Woodrow Wilson's wife and daughter liked peanut butter cookies.
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