So we've been invited to my sister's for an Oscar-watching party, and I've been asked to

dawnnys

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bring "Lincoln" food. Hmm, I'm the one that posted all the President's wives' foods a while ago, but nothing seems appropriate for light finger food. Ideas?

 
PS. If you don't have time to make the biscuits people here sometimes use

Sister Shuberts in the frozen food case.

 
Sounds like a cheese plate would fit the bill.

"We all know that Mr. Lincoln was tall and lean, (and no, I did not stretch the photo to below to emphasize the point) and that he was a mild tempered man, introspective and hard working.

It is said that his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln had a hard time getting him to remember to eat at all. When she did discover things that he truly enjoyed, she made sure that they were available whenever he wanted them. For the most part, his food tastes were simple. He loved fresh fruit, particularly apples. One of his favorite meals was simply fresh fruit and nuts, cheese and crackers.

President Lincoln did have two favorite dishes, Chicken_Fricassee with Biscuits and Oyster_Stew. Actually, he loved oysters just about any way they were served. His dessert tastes were simple as well with Apple_Pie being a favorite. His seldom drank alcohol of any sort. Water was his favorite beverage. On one occasion, a hamper of choice imported wines was sent to Mrs. Lincoln for use at White House functions. She sent it on to a military hospital saying, “I never use any and Mr. Lincoln never touches any.” Alcoholic beverages were seldom served at White House entertainments."

 
Mini apple pies/cake/sliced apples with dip. Rolled "log" cake (log cabin) ...

You might want to go more with a look vs. what he really ate as it might be lost on guests.

Found this info:

Some facts that aren't in dispute are that President Lincoln loved honey, nuts, and apples. He loved chicken fricassee with biscuits so much that his wife once hired a cook because that was the lady's specialty.

 
Thanks for such a quick response, everyone. It will be an easy choice, biscuits with

honey. Mini-biscuits, and I'll print out some tiny pre-Civil War flags, glued to toothpicks, and will set in an old tin cup from camping days.

DH suggested "Congressional Bean Soup" and buy some some cornbread. Prob will do that too. I like it :eek:)

I was thinking blue and gray half-moons, but no time. Thanks again! Everyone enjoy the Oscars...

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