"The First Ladies cookbook is a tribute to the women who sacrificed their private lives and personal ambitions to be the nation's hostess. With an emphasis on welcoming guests to the nation's house, the food, recipes and menus that originated from the White House were often the focus of many magazines and news articles. Throughout the following cookbook, you will find recipes from First Ladies, along with period recipes and modern adaptations. Each recipe provides insight into the lives of the First Lady and the period in which she lived."