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7 presidents and their favorite foods

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DENVER – In the spirit of Presidents Day this Monday, we look back on some of our past presidents and their favorite foods.

Here are 7 notable presidents and some of their beloved dishes, according to food timeline.

George Washington – Fruits, nuts and fish.
Andrew Jackson -- Spiced round of tenderloin with mini biscuits and jezebel sauce.
Abraham Lincoln – Bacon.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt – Donuts.
Harry Truman – Fried chicken.
Lyndon B. Johnson - Texas-style barbecue.
Ronald Reagan – Jelly beans.

You can taste some of the favorite dishes of presidents past at Monarch Casino Monday. The Blackhawk casino is offering a buffet featuring a menue of several presidents' best-loved foods.

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