This photograph of the White House Kitchen staff was taken in October 1983. White House Executive Chef Henry Haller stands in the center of the group with a visitor, likely his wife, Carole. Also pictured in this photograph is an unidentified member of the kitchen staff (far left), Frank Ruta (second from left), an unidentified chef (third from left), assistant pastry chef Franette McCulloch (third from right), pastry chef Roland Mesnier, and sous chef Hans Raffert (far right). This photograph is part of Henry Haller's personal collection. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph, taken by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman on March 3, 1987, shows the White House Kitchen staff hard at work, likely preparing an entree for a dinner hosted by President Reagan in the State Dining Room to honor new members of Congress. From left to right are: White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, pastry chef Roland Mesnier, sous-chef Hans Raffert, an unknown Kitchen staff member, and chef Frank Ruta. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as White House Executive Chef from 1966-1987.

This photograph of the private Family Kitchen on the Second Floor of the White House was taken in the mid-20th century, circa 1966-1987. Unlike the formal kitchen on the Ground Floor, where the White House Kitchen staff prepares elaborate meals for first families and their distinguished guests, the Family Kitchen offers a space for White House residents to prepare meals for themselves. The Family Kitchen gave President Jimmy Carter a private space to prepare his morning cup of coffee when he awoke at around 5:30AM, and gave President Gerald R. Ford a place to toast his favorite breakfast of English muffins. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph, taken by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman on March 3, 1987, shows the White House Kitchen staff hard at work, possibly preparing an entree for a dinner hosted by President Ronald Reagan in the State Dining Room to honor new Members of Congress. White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (left) plates the entree, while White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (right) transitions tied cuts of meat onto a cutting board. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph of an unidentified woman was taken in July 1982 in the White House Kitchen. She is possibly a member of the White House residence staff. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as the White House Executive Chef from 1966-1987, during the presidencies of Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan.

This photograph shows a German A-frame gingerbread house created by White House Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert for the 1970 holiday season. This was the second year that Raffert created a distinctive A-shaped gingerbread house, which soon became an annual tradition during the Richard M. Nixon administration. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as the executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

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.

In this photograph, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller adds wine to a dish in the White House Kitchen. During his tenure as executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller cooked for five first families and their distinguished guests. The Swiss-American chef managed over 250 State Dinners, oversaw meal preparation for some of the largest dinner parties ever held at the White House, and catered the wedding receptions for first daughters Luci Baines Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Tricia Nixon. Haller's recipes varied to suit the tastes of the families he served, emphasizing steak for the Johnsons, international dishes for the Nixons, healthy unpretentious dishes for the Fords, Southern comfort foods for the Carters, and variety for the Reagans. This photograph is part of Haller's personal collection.

In this photograph, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller finalizes preparations on a dish in the Family Kitchen on the Second Floor of the White House. During his tenure as executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller cooked for five first families and their distinguished guests. The Swiss-American chef managed over 250 State Dinners, oversaw meal preparation for some of the largest dinner parties ever held at the White House, and catered the wedding receptions of first daughters Luci Baines Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Tricia Nixon. Haller's recipes varied to suit the tastes of the families he served, emphasizing steak for the Johnsons, international dishes for the Nixons, healthy unpretentious dishes for the Fords, Southern comfort foods for the Carters, and variety for the Reagans. This photograph is part of Haller's personal collection.

This photograph shows White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (left) working alongside his team in the White House Kitchen. It was taken in 1966 or 1967, during the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Henry Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987, catering to five first families and their distinguished guests.

In this photograph, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller pours drinks for colleagues in the White House Kitchen, including White House food coordinator Mary Kaltman, at center. Chef Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987. During his tenure, he oversaw food preparations for over 250 State Dinners and the White House wedding receptions for three first daughters: Luci Baines Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Tricia Nixon. This photograph was taken during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson. This photograph is part of chef Haller's personal collection.

In this photograph, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller speaks with a visitor in the White House Kitchen on the Ground Floor. This photograph was taken during the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987. This photograph is part of Chef Haller's personal collection.

In this photograph, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller and his colleagues prepare shish kebabs during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. Also on the table is a platter including lobster and savory pastries. This photograph was taken by White House photographer Robert L. Knudsen in the Ground Floor Kitchen of the White House, around November 30, 1967. Standing from left to right are: Franklin Blair, Eserline Dewberry, Allina Price, and Haller. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to Henry Haller. Haller served as White House Executive Chef from 1966-1987.

In this photograph, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller prepares food in the White House Kitchen. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987, preparing food to suit the palates of five first families and their distinguished guests. This photograph was taken during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. This photograph is part of Chef Haller's personal collection.

In this photograph, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller and his colleagues prepare shish kebabs, savory pastries, and shellfish. This photograph was taken by White House photographer Robert L. Knudsen in the Ground Floor Kitchen of the White House, around November 30, 1967, during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. Standing from left to right are: Franklin Blair, Eserline Dewberry, Allina Price, and Haller. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

In this photograph, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller speaks on a rotary dial phone in the White House Kitchen. This photograph was likely taken in 1968, during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. This photograph is part of former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller's personal collection. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph shows French pastry chef Ferdinand Louvat handling loaf cakes in the White House Kitchen during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. Louvat joined the White House Kitchen staff in 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. He designed numerous desserts for the Johnson and Kennedy families, including Luci Baines Johnson's 300-pound, seven-layer wedding cake. He passed away in December 1967. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph shows White House Executive Chef Henry Haller at work in the White House Kitchen. It was taken in 1966 or 1967, during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987, catering to the tastes of five first families and their distinguished guests. This photograph is part of Chef Haller's personal collection.

In this photograph, taken September 28, 1967, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller raises a toast with guests in the White House Kitchen. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller developed recipes suiting the tastes of five first families and their distinguished guests. During his tenure at the White House, he oversaw over 250 State Dinners, prepared meals for some of the largest gatherings ever held at the White House, and the catered White House wedding receptions for first daughters Luci Baines Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Tricia Nixon. This photograph is part of Chef Haller's personal collection.

This photograph shows French pastry chef Ferdinand Louvat rolling pastry in the White House Kitchen during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. Louvat joined the White House Kitchen staff in 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. He designed numerous desserts for the Johnson and Kennedy families, including Luci Baines Johnson's 300-pound, seven-layer wedding cake. He passed away in December 1967. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

In this photograph, probably taken in May 1967, members of the White House Kitchen staff prepare melon and cheese dishes. Pictured in this photograph from left: White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, pastry chef Ferdinand Louvat, Eserline Dewberry, and Franklin Blair. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph shows White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (left) working alongside his team in the Kitchen on the Ground Floor of the White House. It was taken in 1966 or 1967, during the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987, serving five first families and their distinguished guests.

In this photograph, taken May 1, 1967, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, right, and pastry chef Ferdinand Louvat admire Meringue-topped Flowerpot Sundaes, a dessert enjoyed by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and her daughters. Both Luci and Lynda Johnson served flowerpot sundaes at their bridesmaids parties, and Mrs. Johnson featured the dessert at her Beautification Luncheons, which she hosted regularly in the Family Dining Room. The dessert incorporated sponge cake, ice cream, and meringue in clean clay flowerpots. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

In this photograph, taken February 24, 1970, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center) oversees food preparations in the White House Kitchen for a State Dinner hosted by President Richard M. Nixon in honor of President Georges Pompidou of France. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to Chef Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

In this photograph, members of the White House Kitchen staff including Eserline Dewberry (left) prepare food in the White House Kitchen. This photograph was taken by White House photographer Robert L. Knudsen around February 20, 1968, during the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson. The chefs might be working on one of President Johnson's favorite desserts: tapioca pudding. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Henry Haller served as the White House Executive Chef from 1966-1987, during the presidencies of Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan.