#26: Ulysses S. Grant – Rice Pudding

Before becoming president, Ulysses S. Grant was a celebrated military leader, commanding Union forces to victory during the Civil War. His years in the military instilled a taste for simple, no-frills food—making his favorite dish, the humble rice pudding, a fitting choice.

However, Grant elevated this classic dessert when he moved into the White House. With the help of the White House chef, his beloved rice pudding was transformed into something truly extraordinary. One guest who sampled the upgraded version even remarked that it was “worthy to be embalmed in romance or story.”