Kamala Harrishas disclosed that she had to prepare meals in bulk for her husband prior to her overseas travels while serving as US Vice President.
Harris, 61, stated that during her time asJoe BidenA deputy, she frequently traveled overseas on official visits.
But frequently left her husbandDoug Emhoff, nicknamed 'America's first second gentleman', residing in the United States Naval Observatory, the official home of the US Vice President in WashingtonDC.
The failed DemocratA presidential candidate informed River Cafe owner Ruth Rogers that this meant her staff would accompany her on international trips and 'no one would cook for Doug'.
She turned to preparing a large portion of Bolognese, which she would store in the freezer, allowing the entertainment lawyer to have meals while she was gone.
She mentioned on the Ruthie’s Table 4 podcast: "We resided in the vice president's home and were assisted by naval enlisted aides [previously referred to as Personal Quarters Culinary Specialists]."
If I were not at home, they would all go with me, and no one would prepare meals for Doug.
So, as the Vice President of the United States, I occasionally prepared a large batch of Bolognese to store in containers so that my husband could have meals while I was engaged in the duties of the United States of America.
In 2021, the Vice President was questioned about whether the second gentleman, whom she wed in 2014, was a skilled chef.
"He's a trainee," Harris said.
Emhoff said, "She taught me during the pandemic due to necessity after nearly setting our apartment on fire, then I improved a bit."
The avid food enthusiast, who held the position of Vice President from 2021 to 2025, also criticized Donald Trump, claiming he 'does not recognize' the significance of state banquets.
Harris stated that she was thoroughly engaged in their planning during Joe Biden's time in the White House.
She stated, "I would collaborate with my Social Secretary to design the menus. Each one, in fact, I was largely involved in planning."
Official banquets were truly magnificent and elegant. This represented a beautiful element of the influence of diplomacy, known as soft power.
And regrettably, the present person living in the White House, in my opinion, does not recognize the importance of that authority.
Let's share a meal. It's a wonderful expression of love. It's a gesture of compassion. It's an act of concern.
Harris stated that she was an exceptional cook, frequently entering the White House kitchen to instruct the chefs on various techniques.
"We had formal dinners, except when it was a family gathering," she said.
We participated in numerous formal dinners. I would head down to the kitchen, specifically the industrial one, and cook alongside them while also exchanging techniques.
It wasn't the only criticism she made towards Donald Trump, even though she didn't mention his name during the interview.
Thinking back to her mother Shyamala, she remarked, "She was a scientist. She enjoyed cooking. She appreciated the chemistry behind food."
For instance, she—unlike this individual in the White House—recognized that scientific research is inherently a pursuit aimed at enhancing human well-being, and that the most effective scientific research is subject to peer review and involves cooperation across countries.
The politician, who has not excluded the possibility of running for president again, also shared her method for making Bolognese that she used to prepare for her husband when he was away.
She even titled it "Kamala Harris's World Famous Bolognese."
Harris mentioned that she started the delicious dish by sautéing pancetta in her preferred Le Creuset pot, then prepared a mirepoix — a blend of chopped onion, celery, and carrot.
She mentioned she would add garlic later so that 'it doesn't burn,' and then added a mix of beef and pork to the pan.
The former Democratic senator then shared her hidden technique for preparing the ideal meal.
"There's a hypothesis regarding whether you should start with the wine or the milk," she mentioned.
I belong to the group that believes you should prepare the milk first. So I do the milk. Also, I add sage and thyme. And I have nice bay leaves.
I have an herb garden. My bay leaf tree is truly the most stunning thing you've ever seen. I give bay leaves to people as presents. I simply add a nice decorative ribbon. Then I let it simmer in the milk. After that, I usually use almost an entire bottle of white wine.
I go for a white, not overly costly. I know you're supposed to pair it with whatever you're drinking.
Then I use a mix of some tomato paste along with San Marzano tomatoes.
She informed the podcast host that she would prepare the meal for five hours at a low temperature until it was fully ready.
But it was revealed that she controversially does not serve her husband traditional spaghetti with her Bolognese.
She stated, "I typically prepare linguini. I don't make spaghetti. I prefer a flat pasta. I also make penne frequently."
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