Hungry like the wolf

There's been a whole lot of eating going on in the White House lately. From patriotic cakes to the cobs of corn, seems like all the balding power brokers are stuffing their faces with the knowledge that the Rapture is near, prompting a no holds barred consumption of artery-clogging cuisine.

Wolfie, Rummy & Cheney

The only person whose chewing sounds we can't hear are Karl Rove. Poor guy. Even Scooter Libby was invited to last night state dinner. But not Karl Rove. Check out what he missed. [From Drudge Report]:

Chilled Asparagus Soup
Lemon Creme
Chappellet Chardonnay Napa Valley 2003
Pan-roasted Halibut
Ginger-Carrot Butter
Basmati Rice with Pistachios and Currants
Herbed Summer Vegetables
Trio of Celery Hearts, Leaves and Roots
Hartford Court Pinot Noir Arrendell 2002
Salad of Bibb Lettuces
Citrus Vinaigrette
Lotus Blossom
Mango, Chocolate-Cardamom and Cashew
Ice Creams
Mer Soleil Late 2001

We're not sure if Rove's exclusion is self imposed or if it was a Bush decree. Our theory is Rove ran out of excuses and is now staging a quiet protest by fasting. Or maybe he just enjoyed a quiet night at home dining on jewish babies.

In other White House dining news, White House Pastry chef, Roland Mesnier, has gone on the record with a fastbreaking news story.