FDR Loved Donuts For Breakfast Along With Other Simple American Foods
"Presidents may not have it easy, especially dealing with the Great Depression and World War 2, but Roosevelt's breakfasts sound like the height of simple luxury, as he would take his freshly made donuts on a tray in his room with coffee.""The donut was a Berliner pfannkuchen, which is a German-style variety that's filled with jam and dusted with sugar. And yes, it's the same style of donut John F. Kennedy supposedly called himself in his famous "Ich bin ein Berliner," speech, although that is actually a myth and President Kennedy's usage was proper and not referring to the pastry."
"Despite coming from a very wealthy and connected New York family, Franklin Delano Roosevelt had a taste for more simple food that was popular in the mid-20th century. Roosevelt's favorite sandwich was the humble grilled cheese, and he also loved hot dogs, scrambled eggs, and chowder. In fact, most of the recipes served were actually family recipes for basics like corned beef hash -- no professional chefs needed. The one thing Roosevelt was particular about with breakfast was the coffee that was served with his donuts. The president would have the coffee maker brought into his room so he could make it himself, and green coffee beans were roasted fresh in the White House kitchen to make a dark French roast." READ MORE
