Last night Ellen and Edith Wilson were once again the center of attention at the home of their husband, Woodrow Wilson. A party was held at the Woodrow Wilson House in Washington, DC to celebrate the publication of “Ellen and Edith: Woodrow Wilson’s First Ladies.”

Edith and Woodrow Wilson moved into the Georgian revival style mansion in the spring of 1921, after Wilson’s second term as president came to an end. He had suffered a stroke in October 1919. Edith, knowing her husband would not have wanted to retire, helped him carry on for the next 17 months.

We all become fascinated by food at this time of year, whether it’s turkey and stuffing, latkes or fruitcake.

The First Lady of the land is often a trendsetter in food, as well as in fashion.

Michelle Obama has taken the lead as the nation’s Nutritionist-in-Chief, planting a vegetable garden behind the White House, supporting a farmer’s market across the street, and ordering a vegetarian menu for her first state dinner (in honor of the Prime Minister of India, who does not eat meat).