America is a nation of steak lovers, so it stands to reason that the leader of the free world would share the same appetite. Just like us regular folk, several presidents have detailed their love for steak over the centuries. Some opt for indulgent Kobe beef, while others have expressed their preferences for cuts cooked so well it verges on cremation.
In other words, the steak orders at the White House throughout history have proven as varied as each leader's politics. They say you can tell a lot about a person based on the way they like their steak. If a steak order truly is the window into a president's soul, then we'll admit that we're definitely silently judging several for their preferences.
But then again, we're not here to judge (much), so we'll leave it up to you to decide what these steak orders say about the men who made them. George Washington was a fan of steak and kidney pie We know a surprising amount about America's first president. For one thing, it's on the record that, unlike our recent teetotal presidents, and was partial to a glass (or three) of Madeira.
He was also notably keen on hoecakes — a type of cornmeal pancake — which he would devour for breakfast with butter, honey, and hot tea. Come dinner, however, Washington was reportedly a big fan of steak and kidney pie. While this isn't as popular a method of chowing down on steak today, it was a common dish in Washington's time and remains a popular choice in the United Kingdom, where it's considered .
