Behind the Scenes in the White House Pastry Kitchen
WHITE HOUSE CHEF ROLAND MESNIER TO SPEAK AT OKC TOWN HALL
Executive pastry chef at the White House for 25 years Roland Mesnier will reveal his experience at creating desserts “fit for a king” at OKC Town Hall Thursday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 222 NW 15th Street.
Roland Mesnier was one of nine children and grew up in the
small village of Bonnay, France. He
began his culinary career at age 14 as an apprentice. He was hired by First
Lady Rosalynn Carter in 1979 and he was responsible for creating literally thousands
of dazzling desserts for presidents, their families and state dinners through
the George W. Bush administration. Chef
Mesnier has a quick wit and he acquired interesting insights into the first
families.
Tickets are $15 and can be obtained by calling 405-826-9689
or visiting www.okctownhall.com. Students are admitted free of charge.
Where: St. Luke's United Methodist Church
Phone: 232-1371
Address: 222 N.W. 15th
