What Was Cooking in Martha Washington's Presidential Mansion? Book

One of the most popular PowerKids Press series continues by focusing on a selection of America's first ladies. How did American presidents and their wives manage living in that presidential mansion known as the White House? Martha and George Washington lived in three official residences, but never the White House! Abigail Adams washed the family laundry and hung it to dry in the East Room. Dolley Madison had the capital's first egg rolling contest. There are many more stories and historical facts about our remarkable first ladies that will fascinate young readers. Each book contains recipes, similar to those served at state events and at family parties that can be prepared by children, teachers, and parents.Martha Washington set a standard of hospitality for future first ladies to come. Young readers will learn that during the American Revolution, Martha Washington brought food to the soldiers at the front. Kids will enjoy making Martha's recipe for cherry-bread-and-butter pudding.