What a great gift for any political junkie! Salomon leaves no president untouched in her book, which traces the gustatory likes and dislikes of all our United States presidents from George Washington to George Herbert Walker Bush and everyone in between. You'll get over 190 favorite recipes of presidents and their families -- food that runs the gamut from that served at state dinners to casual favorites the first families just plain liked to eat -- providing an intimate glimpse into the White House kitchens of our leaders.

Preheat oven to 425° F.

Melt butter in a heavy iron skillet. Put dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix. Lightly beat egg in a small bowl and pour in milk. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just blended. Add more milk if mixture is too dry. Quickly pour into hot skillet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a straw inserted in the middle comes out clean. Serve hot from oven.