This photograph of White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison with the White House Gingerbread House was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The 2023 White House Gingerbread House, on display in the State Dining Room, commemorated the 200th anniversary of the publication of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The display featured a sugar cookie replica of the book and Santa’s sleigh soaring over the White House grounds.

This photograph of White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison with the White House Gingerbread House was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The 2023 White House Gingerbread House, on display in the State Dining Room, commemorated the 200th anniversary of the publication of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The display featured a sugar cookie replica of the book and Santa’s sleigh soaring over the White House grounds.

This photograph of White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison with the White House Gingerbread House was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The 2023 White House Gingerbread House, on display in the State Dining Room, commemorated the 200th anniversary of the publication of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The display featured a sugar cookie replica of the book and Santa’s sleigh soaring over the White House grounds.

This photograph of White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison with the White House Gingerbread House was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The 2023 White House Gingerbread House, on display in the State Dining Room, commemorated the 200th anniversary of the publication of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The display featured a sugar cookie replica of the book and Santa’s sleigh soaring over the White House grounds.

This photograph of White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison with the White House Gingerbread House was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The 2023 White House Gingerbread House, on display in the State Dining Room, commemorated the 200th anniversary of the publication of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The display featured a sugar cookie replica of the book and Santa’s sleigh soaring over the White House grounds.

This photograph of White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison with the White House Gingerbread House was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The 2023 White House Gingerbread House, on display in the State Dining Room, commemorated the 200th anniversary of the publication of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The display featured a sugar cookie replica of the book and Santa’s sleigh soaring over the White House grounds.

This photograph of White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison with the White House Gingerbread House was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The 2023 White House Gingerbread House, on display in the State Dining Room, commemorated the 200th anniversary of the publication of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The display featured a sugar cookie replica of the book and Santa’s sleigh soaring over the White House grounds.

This photograph of White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison posing by the White House Gingerbread House in the State Dining Room Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 29, 2021 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. Constructed by the White House pastry team from baked gingerbread, pastillage, chocolate, and royal icing, the display featured eight community buildings representing the essential workplaces of frontline employees. For their first year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "Gifts from the Heart." The theme was meant to honor the things we cherish and bring us together despite the obstacles posed by a pandemic, time, and distance.

In this photograph, taken by Chuck Kennedy on November 29, 2010, Assistant Pastry Chef Susan E. "Susie" Morrison assembles the official White House gingerbread house in the China Room. Modeled after the White House, the 350-pound creation was made from a foundation of gingerbread with a sculpted white chocolate façade. The elaborate decoration also featured a model of Bo, the Obama family's Portuguese Water Dog. Gingerbread houses have been a beloved annual tradition during the White House holiday celebrations since 1969, when White House Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert created a gingerbread house in the German A-Frame style for First Lady Pat Nixon's holiday decorations.

This photograph shows staff members from the White House Pastry Shop posing in the East Room with a handmade chocolate eagle and a dessert buffet they prepared for the 2002 White House holiday season. The room is decorated for the season with multiple Christmas trees and an 18th century crèche, visible in the background. The 3-foot tall chocolate eagle was designed to complement First Lady Laura Welch Bush's "All Creatures Great and Small" holiday theme, but was so well received that sculpted chocolate eagles by the pastry shop became a tradition for the remainder of the George W. Bush administration. Pictured here from left to right: Jessie Betts, Noree Hathaway, Lindsay Michel, Susan "Susie" E. Morrison, Lynn McCartin, Marlene Roudebush, Roland Mesnier, Susan Limb, Patrick Musel, Donna Cellere, and Patty Stimmel.

In this photograph, taken May 27, 2008, former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller returns to the Ground Floor Kitchen to visit current White House Executive Chef Cristeta "Cris" Comerford and her culinary team. Swiss-American chef Haller held the position from 1966-1987, serving five first families and their distinguished guests. Filipino-American chef Comerford began working as White House executive chef in 2005 during the George W. Bush administration. She was the first woman as well as the first person of color to serve in the role since it was created in 1961. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller.

This photograph by Matthew D'Agostino was taken at the sixth annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama on April 2, 2014. Seen here are representatives from FoodCorps, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching young children about healthy food while providing access to that food during the school day, and members of the White House kitchen staff including White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford and Assistant Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison. Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led to her launch her "Let's Move" initiative. The 2014 planting welcomed local students from Cleveland Elementary School, Friendship Public Charter School, Kimball Elementary School, Bancroft Elementary School, and Harriet Tubman Elementary School. Mrs. Obama also hosted the founders and staff at FoodCorps.

This photograph by Matthew D'Agostino was taken at the sixth annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama on April 2, 2014. Seen here is a representative from FoodCorps, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching young children about healthy food while providing access to that food during the school day, and a student participating in the planting. White House Assistant Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison is visible in the background. Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led to her launch her "Let's Move" initiative. The 2014 planting welcomed local students from Cleveland Elementary School, Friendship Public Charter School, Kimball Elementary School, Bancroft Elementary School, and Harriet Tubman Elementary School. Mrs. Obama also hosted the founders and staff at FoodCorps.

This photograph by Matthew D'Agostino was taken at the sixth annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama on April 2, 2014. Seen here is a representative from FoodCorps, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching young children about healthy food while providing access to that food during the school day, and a student participating in the planting. White House Assistant Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison is visible in the background. Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led to her launch her "Let's Move" initiative. The 2014 planting welcomed local students from Cleveland Elementary School, Friendship Public Charter School, Kimball Elementary School, Bancroft Elementary School, and Harriet Tubman Elementary School. Mrs. Obama also hosted the founders and staff at FoodCorps.

This photograph by Matthew D'Agostino was taken at the sixth annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama on April 2, 2014. Seen here is a representative from FoodCorps, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching young children about healthy food while providing access to that food during the school day, a student participating in the planting, and White House Assistant Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison to the right. Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led to her launch her "Let's Move" initiative. The 2014 planting welcomed local students from Cleveland Elementary School, Friendship Public Charter School, Kimball Elementary School, Bancroft Elementary School, and Harriet Tubman Elementary School. Mrs. Obama also hosted the founders and staff at FoodCorps.

This photograph by Matthew D'Agostino was taken at the sixth annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama on April 2, 2014. Seen here is a representative from FoodCorps, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching young children about healthy food while providing access to that food during the school day, a student participating in the planting, and White House Assistant Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison to the right. Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led to her launch her "Let's Move" initiative. The 2014 planting welcomed local students from Cleveland Elementary School, Friendship Public Charter School, Kimball Elementary School, Bancroft Elementary School, and Harriet Tubman Elementary School. Mrs. Obama also hosted the founders and staff at FoodCorps.

This photograph by Matthew D'Agostino was taken at the sixth annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama on April 2, 2014. Seen here are representatives from FoodCorps, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching young children about healthy food while providing access to that food during the school day, students participating in the planting, and White House Assistant Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison at center, along with other White House kitchen staff. Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led to her launch her "Let's Move" initiative. The 2014 planting welcomed local students from Cleveland Elementary School, Friendship Public Charter School, Kimball Elementary School, Bancroft Elementary School, and Harriet Tubman Elementary School. Mrs. Obama also hosted the founders and staff at FoodCorps.

This photograph by Matthew D'Agostino was taken at the seventh annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama on April 15, 2015. Here, White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison meets up with representatives from "Let's Move!", the National Park Service, and assorted guests. Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led her to launch her "Let's Move!" initiative the following year. In honor of the fifth anniversary of "Let's Move!" that day, Mrs. Obama and a group of local schoolchildren participated in a special #GimmeFive challenge. The challenge encouraged Americans to #GimmeFive things they do to live healthier lives. At the planting, Mrs. Obama and the students planted five new vegetables in the Kitchen Garden: spinach, bok choy, broccoli, lettuce plants, and radish seeds. Mrs. Obama then challenged everyone across the country to plant those five vegetables in their own gardens. Each of the local students participating received five of their own plants and seeds to take home to start their garden.

This photograph of First Lady Michelle Obama speaking was taken by Matthew D'Agostino at the seventh annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden on April 15, 2015. Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led her to launch her "Let's Move!" initiative the following year. In honor of the fifth anniversary of "Let's Move!" that day, Mrs. Obama and a group of local schoolchildren participated in a special #GimmeFive challenge. The challenge encouraged Americans to #GimmeFive things they do to live healthier lives. At the planting, Mrs. Obama and the students planted five new vegetables in the Kitchen Garden: spinach, bok choy, broccoli, lettuce plants, and radish seeds. Mrs. Obama then challenged everyone across the country to plant those five vegetables in their own gardens. Each of the local students participating received five of their own plants and seeds to take home to start their garden.

This photograph of White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison was taken by Matthew D'Agostino at the seventh annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama on April 15, 2015. Here, Chef Morrison helps students and volunteers plant vegetables in the garden. Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led her to launch her "Let's Move!" initiative the following year. In honor of the fifth anniversary of "Let's Move!" that day, Mrs. Obama and a group of local schoolchildren participated in a special #GimmeFive challenge. The challenge encouraged Americans to #GimmeFive things they do to live healthier lives. At the planting, Mrs. Obama and the students planted five new vegetables in the Kitchen Garden: spinach, bok choy, broccoli, lettuce plants, and radish seeds. Mrs. Obama then challenged everyone across the country to plant those five vegetables in their own gardens. Each of the local students participating received five of their own plants and seeds to take home to start their garden.

This photograph of White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison was taken by Matthew D'Agostino at the seventh annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama on April 15, 2015. Here, Chef Morrison helps students and volunteers plant vegetables in the garden. Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led her to launch her "Let's Move!" initiative the following year. In honor of the fifth anniversary of "Let's Move!" that day, Mrs. Obama and a group of local schoolchildren participated in a special #GimmeFive challenge. The challenge encouraged Americans to #GimmeFive things they do to live healthier lives. At the planting, Mrs. Obama and the students planted five new vegetables in the Kitchen Garden: spinach, bok choy, broccoli, lettuce plants, and radish seeds. Mrs. Obama then challenged everyone across the country to plant those five vegetables in their own gardens. Each of the local students participating received five of their own plants and seeds to take home to start their garden.

This photograph of First Lady Michelle Obama speaking was taken by Matthew D'Agostino at the seventh annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden on April 15, 2015. Members of the White House Kitchen staff stand behind her. Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led her to launch her "Let's Move!" initiative the following year. In honor of the fifth anniversary of "Let's Move!" that day, Mrs. Obama and a group of local schoolchildren participated in a special #GimmeFive challenge. The challenge encouraged Americans to #GimmeFive things they do to live healthier lives. At the planting, Mrs. Obama and the students planted five new vegetables in the Kitchen Garden: spinach, bok choy, broccoli, lettuce plants, and radish seeds. Mrs. Obama then challenged everyone across the country to plant those five vegetables in their own gardens. Each of the local students participating received five of their own plants and seeds to take home to start their garden.

This photograph of First Lady Michelle Obama speaking was taken by Matthew D'Agostino at the seventh annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden on April 15, 2015. Members of the White House Kitchen staff stand behind her. Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led her to launch her "Let's Move!" initiative the following year. In honor of the fifth anniversary of "Let's Move!" that day, Mrs. Obama and a group of local schoolchildren participated in a special #GimmeFive challenge. The challenge encouraged Americans to #GimmeFive things they do to live healthier lives. At the planting, Mrs. Obama and the students planted five new vegetables in the Kitchen Garden: spinach, bok choy, broccoli, lettuce plants, and radish seeds. Mrs. Obama then challenged everyone across the country to plant those five vegetables in their own gardens. Each of the local students participating received five of their own plants and seeds to take home to start their garden.

This photograph of members of the White House staff was taken by Matthew D'Agostino at the seventh annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama on April 15, 2015. Among the group are White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford (left) and White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison (second from right). Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led her to launch her "Let's Move!" initiative. In honor of the fifth anniversary of "Let's Move!" that day, Mrs. Obama and a group of local schoolchildren participated in a special #GimmeFive challenge. The challenge encouraged Americans to #GimmeFive things they do to live healthier lives. At the planting, Mrs. Obama and the students planted five new vegetables in the Kitchen Garden: spinach, bok choy, broccoli, lettuce plants, and radish seeds. Mrs. Obama then challenged everyone across the country to plant those five vegetables in their own gardens. Each of the local students participating received five of their own plants and seeds to take home to start their garden.

This photograph of First Lady Michelle Obama speaking was taken by Matthew D'Agostino at the seventh annual planting of the White House Kitchen Garden on April 15, 2015. Members of the White House Kitchen staff stand behind her. Mrs. Obama first planted the Kitchen Garden in 2009 as part of her initiative to promote healthy eating. That 2009 planting eventually led her to launch her "Let's Move!" initiative the following year. In honor of the fifth anniversary of "Let's Move!" that day, Mrs. Obama and a group of local schoolchildren participated in a special #GimmeFive challenge. The challenge encouraged Americans to #GimmeFive things they do to live healthier lives. At the planting, Mrs. Obama and the students planted five new vegetables in the Kitchen Garden: spinach, bok choy, broccoli, lettuce plants, and radish seeds. Mrs. Obama then challenged everyone across the country to plant those five vegetables in their own gardens. Each of the local students participating received five of their own plants and seeds to take home to start their garden.