The White House Ornament 2008 Honoring President Benjamin Harrison's Administration

White House Christmas Ornament 2008 Honors Adirondack Pioneer President Benjamin Harrison

The White House Historical Association sells a limited edition ornament to support the mission of the Association -- to preserve and promote the history and historic collection in the White House.  This year's ornament honors the administration of President Benjamin Harrison, whose Adirondack camp on Second Lake, Berkeley Lodge (sometimes known as the Harrison House) is still a functioning camp well known to Adirondackers.  His desire to receive regular mail at his lodge helped create the first mail boat delivery service, which continues to this day. The 2008 White House Christmas ornament honors the administration of President Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901), the twenty-third President of the United States. Serving one term, from 1889-1893, Harrison was a centennial president inaugurated 100 years after President George Washington. Inspired by the Harrison family's Victorian Christmas tree, the ornament interprets the first recorded tree to decorate the White House.  The tree, laden with baubles and garland, is a canvas for all sorts of treats and toys.  Beneath the tree are the presents the Harrison grandchildren received: a toy train and a wooden sled await Benjamin, and nearby is Marthena's much wished-for dollhouse. A three-foot high Santa Claus completes the season's spectacle.

The White House at Christmas: Final Barney Cam

A Red, White and Blue White House Christmas

"Deck the Halls and Welcome All"

Menu for 2006 White House Holiday Buffet Receptions

Display of Specialty Cheeses and Winter Fruits

(Served with a Bountiful Display of Lavish Specialty Crackers and Spiced Pecans)

Colossal Shrimp Cocktail and Jonah Crab Claws

(Served with Ramsey's Cocktail Sauce and Spiced Remoulade)

Stuffed Turkey Breasts with Winter Mushrooms,

Cheese and Brandied Cranberries

Sugar Cured Virginia Ham with Hot Pepper Mustard

(Served with Warm Blue Corn Muffins)

Chicken Fried Beef Tenderloin with White Onion Gravy

(Served with Tiny Icebox Rolls)

Herb Roasted Lollipop Lamb Chops served with Warm Yeast Rolls

Honey Cup Mustard Sauce

Fresh Tamales with Tomatillo Sauce and Black Beans

Baked White Cheddar Farfalle

Sweet Potato Souffle

Asparagus Tier with Lemon-Garlic Aioli

Golden and Crimson Beet Salad with Orange, Fennel, and Feta

Holiday Reception Desserts

Cookies:

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies with Peppermint Crunch

Pecan Sandie Tree (Mexican Wedding Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes) with Layers of Cookies

Holiday Ornamental Cookies

Barney

Miss Beazley

Christmas Trees

Snowflakes

Candy Canes

Other Specialities:

Red Hat Box Mascarpone Cake

White Pound Cake with Mascarpone Cream Filling,

Red Marzipan Frosting and Red Ribbon Bow Decoration

Coconut Cake Coconut Chiffon Cake

Coconut Pastry Cream Filling and 7 Minute Meringue Frosting

Chocolate Roulade (Christmas Log)

Soft Ganache Frosting with a Chocolate Sponge, Meringue Mushrooms,

Magnolia Leaves in White Chocolate, Raspberries

Mini Tartlettes

Pecan Pie, Lemon Meringue Pie, Orange Chiffon and Chocolate Boston Cream Pie

Chocolate Truffles

Homemade, Bittersweet Chocolate, Ganache

Long Stem Strawberries

With Dark Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Warm MacIntosh Apple Cobbler

With Oatmeal Crumble

Pumpkin Trifle

Spiced Pumpkin Mousse with Whipped Cream and Shaved Dark Chocolate