We at Twitchy have been looking forward to the Milan Expo 2015 for what seems like forever, ever since we learned that Michelle Obama, her mother, and daughters Sasha and Malia would be leading the official delegation through the thrill-packed USA Pavilion, “American Food 2.0: United to Feed the Planet.”
What an unexpected pleasure, then, to learn that the first lady would be accompanied by Mario Batali and Carla Hall, celebrity chefs and co-hosts of “The Chew”; Chef John Besh; seven-time NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning; and a bunch of other government bureaucrat types we don’t care about.
This guy brought along a bowl of fruit. Snack, gift basket, or hastily assembled prop headed straight for the trash disposal? We don’t know.
From the plane: Watch the National Security Council's Charles Kupchan on why FLOTUS is headed to Milan for #Expo2015: pic.twitter.com/EzAOZmoEia
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) June 17, 2015
Over the Alps! FLOTUS just landed in Milan to share tips for healthy living & learn from the countries at #EXPO2015 pic.twitter.com/AhONclBEa0
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) June 17, 2015
Welcome to Milan, First Lady! #flotusinItaly pic.twitter.com/Kq74zvKzf0
— US Consulate Milan (@USConsMilan) June 17, 2015
No matter where in the world we live, we all want healthy, nutritious food for our families: http://t.co/CQmHKsVLEx #Expo2015
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) June 17, 2015
And trans fats. Lots of trans fats.
Take a seat for a healthy cooking demo with @MarioBatali, @ChefJohnBesh, & the U.S. Delegation to #Expo2015 in Milan! pic.twitter.com/rvNRvbcOxI
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) June 17, 2015
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What’s on the menu for FLOTUS, @MarioBatali, & @ChefJohnBesh? Barley, rice, & lentil salad with chicken! #Expo2015 pic.twitter.com/VPVoFDIAMg
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) June 17, 2015
Michelle Obama channels Ina Garten at Expo Milano 2015 http://t.co/kpK81tgwh2 pic.twitter.com/Vp63C0VAYy
— Eater (@Eater) June 17, 2015
And that’s not all. United to feed the planet? Here’s hoping the United States can turn on the world’s hungry and malnourished to yummy and nutritious blue crab bisque and shrimp remoulade.
A little Louisiana in Lombardy: sweet corn & blue crab bisque, creme fraiche, corn maux choux by @chefjohnbesh #JBAR pic.twitter.com/shfbaZFvwe
— USA Pavilion 2015 (@USAPavilion2015) June 16, 2015
Bringing the bayou to Milan: shrimp remoulade, tomatoes, radish, petit herbs by @chefjohnbesh #JBAR #USAP #Expo2015 pic.twitter.com/Dh6WE9qofu
— USA Pavilion 2015 (@USAPavilion2015) June 16, 2015
Yeah you right! https://t.co/dXUTVDwpiS
— John Besh (@chefjohnbesh) June 17, 2015
.@ASMilan students ready to cook with @FLOTUS @USAPavilion2015 What an exciting opportunity! #pdel @USConsMilan pic.twitter.com/9Sxw1H74S0
— AmericanSchoolMilan (@ASMilan) June 17, 2015
Italian & American middle schoolers helped the First Lady demonstrate how to cook a healthy meal in Milan. #LetsMove pic.twitter.com/ADPVt9e8EW
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) June 17, 2015
Also on the menu today: NASA’s contribution to food security.
In 30 mins @nasa’s Charles Bolden, on how earth observation can improve food security http://t.co/IEFjA9yd7u pic.twitter.com/h6wjnF3Kvk
— USA Pavilion 2015 (@USAPavilion2015) June 17, 2015
Unfortunately, the first lady and family will have to miss Gay American Food 2.0.
-4 Days to Gay Pride with us! A festival not to be missed @Expo2015Milano http://t.co/Zz0B74N7To via @repubblicait pic.twitter.com/Lj3QVN1idV
— USA Pavilion 2015 (@USAPavilion2015) June 17, 2015
On the plus side, Americans at the Expo are reportedly planning to troll Iran by holding their pride march in front of Iran’s pavilion.
No idea:
There are people all over the United States making beer. A lot of the men have beards. @RichardSlowFood #craftbeer #drinklocal
— USA Pavilion 2015 (@USAPavilion2015) June 15, 2015
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