Former White House chef and Sara Lee release White House-worthy sandwich ideas

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. Craving a meal fit for a king? Chef Louis Eguaras may not have cooked for royalty, but, as a former White House chef, he prepared meals for President George Bush Sr. and is now joining forces with Sara Lee Deli to bring the White House cuisine to your home.

The two encourage Americans to celebrate Nov. 3’s National Sandwich Day, which coincidentally shares the date with the eve of the 2008 presidential election. Sara Lee Deli has posted two recipes inspired by both Obama and McCain’s favorite foods at www.thejoyofeating.com, Check out the a-vote-cado and turkey; red, white and blue inaugural; and the bi-partisan panini.

Eguaras recommends sandwich-makers use Sara Lee Deli to aid them in their sandwich creations for the night of Nov. 3, and suggests Sara Lee Fresh Ideas sandwich dressings. The condiments are sold in small, single-serve packets that allows you to wait until the last minute to apply, sparing you a soggy sandwich.

Sara Lee Deli is also releasing four new deli meats comprising pre-sliced Sara Lee Fresh Ideas Garlic herb Chicken and Hickory Smoked Ham, as well as deli-available Sara Lee Fresh Ideas Virginia Brand Ham with Natural Juices and Deluxe Cooked Ham with Natural Juices.