Growing up, we all hear the same thing: “you are what you eat.” So when we look at powerful celebrities and politicians, it’s only natural to wonder what these people are eating behind the scenes.
And right now, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are two of the most powerful people in the world. But they’re also relationship goals. They make for a cute couple after all these years, and sharing meals together is a major part of keeping that spark alive.
So, what exactly is Jill Biden eating? We’ve got the full lowdown on her strange eating habits.
She eats junk food in moderation, but never soda
For the most part, Jill Biden tries to keep her diet healthy. But she has a pretty refreshing and modern idea of what “healthy” actually means.
As she said in an interview with Self, “My mother never bought soda… I think that has sort of carried through,” she said. “My children aren’t junk food eaters, they eat pretty healthy. But if they want things like chips or whatever, I think everything in moderation. I don’t think you should cut it out completely, I don’t think that’s practical.”
So, while Jill Biden thinks it’s important to “pass on those good eating habits” to her children, she understands that junk food and cravings are a part of life. The key is simply finding a balance between what your body wants and what it needs.
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She creates recipes from scratch
When you read about Jill Biden’s favorite snacks and meals, you might think she is a master of food prep. However, she will be the first person to admit that she tends to throw everything together at the last minute.
This came up in an interview with Parade. Jill Biden said that she is a “throw it together” cook who relies on many of her recipes “from scratch and from memory.” And she’s not afraid to just throw in some extra veggies she has on hand to make a good meal even healthier.
She’s a big fan of chicken parm
Speaking of recipes, what are some of Jill Biden’s greatest hits? Apparently, she likes to channel her Italian heritage and whip up a mean chicken parmesan for the whole family.
She shared the recipe with Parade, and it includes plenty of tasty ingredients. This includes cheese, garlic cloves, onions, extra virgin olive oil, and seasoned breadcrumbs. And the meal isn’t complete without some tasty rigatoni and a green salad.
As healthy as her diet typically is, this family recipe shows that Jill Biden knows how to really enjoy a decadent and delicious meal!
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She travels with almonds
As the first lady, Jill Biden’s schedule includes plenty of travel. And you can’t exactly whip up some chicken parmesan when you’re on the road. So, what does she prefer to snack on to keep those cravings at bay?
In her interview with Parade, Biden said that she preferred “to find fresh fruits and vegetables, though that’s not always easy.” So when those aren’t available, “I take almonds with me, I hydrate, I try to exercise.”
Almonds: the official snack of the White House?
She shares a love of Italian food with Joe
Earlier, we touched on the fact that Jill Biden comes from an Italian family. And as she told Parade, she grew up with a grandmother that made some mean Italian dishes. “Her cooking was the best — the red sauce and the meatballs and the pasta,” she said. “It was fun!”
Eventually, they developed a family tradition of visiting extended family in New Jersey every Sunday and chowing down on Italian food. And she eventually brought this tradition into her marriage and into the White House!
As the Washington Post reports, Joe Biden also loves pasta. And before he became president and was traveling to help secure votes, he was regularly served “angel hair pomodoro and a caprese salad, topped off with raspberry sorbet with biscotti.”
A wife who loves to make pasta and a husband who loves to eat it. That’s just one more reason this couple makes the perfect pair.
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Her cheat meal is French fries
The Bidens were very close to the Obamas back when Barack Obama was president. And as it turns out, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden have the same taste in “cheat meals.”
While both women are famously fans of healthy eating, they know how to indulge their cravings. And as Biden confided to Parade, “I love French fries.” When she was helping her husband’s campaign, she loved to occasionally indulge in this salty goodness.
Michelle Obama is similarly passionate about fries. And both women are living proof that you can love tasty treats like French fries while still living a healthy and balanced diet.
She creates a sundae bar every Christmas
When you love food, special dishes quickly become a part of your holidays. And Jill Biden eventually perfected the ultimate Christmas indulgence: a full sundae bar!
On the Rachael Ray Show, Jill Biden revealed that she creates a sundae bar for the family around the holidays. And she quickly realized that presentation was everything when it comes to these bars.
For the ice cream, she actually rolls everything into perfect balls by hand and then throws them back in the freezer. During this time, she customizes the ice cream. As she shared with Rachael Ray, “Joe likes vanilla ice cream, and I roll his in coconut… You turn it into a little snowball … He likes chocolate chips.”
She also freezes plates after writing family member’s names out in chocolate sauce. “Then when you get it, you feel special,” she beamed.
Anyone else really craving a sundae right now?
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Her favorite cookies are oatmeal
Want to know what Jill Biden’s favorite kind of cookie is? She prefers homemade oatmeal cookies. But what really brings these treats to life are the special ingredients.
To enhance both the taste and texture, she likes her oatmeal cookies full of things like chocolate chips and dried cranberries. But she also learned a secret long ago: the only thing better than eating cookies is sharing them with others!
As People reports, this is exactly what she did when she brought cookies to the National Guard who had been helping to protect the Capitol. “The White House baked you some chocolate chip cookies — I can’t say that I baked them all myself — I wanted to give everybody a cookie as just a small thank-you for your service and your family’s service and all you’ve done for your nation,” she said.
Jill Biden once shared her philosophy with Parade: “food is love.” And when Jill Biden gives out cookies, you know exactly how she feels about the recipients!