We followed the suggestion of our knowledgeable server and chose the roasted kohlrabi-turnip soup (with horseradish, chive oil and edible flowers), the trio of lamb (loin, rack and belly, prepared three different ways) and the imperial chocolate dessert (a warm puddingcake with spiced ice cream and coffee sauce).
Before their meeting the two leaders had dinner at Downing Street - a starter of spinach and mushroom tart, followed by venison and then traditional German cake for pudding.
Peggy Paul, who is married to son Ron, contributed a recipe for Oreo Cake, which is made with Oreo cookies, instant chocolate pudding, cream cheese and Cool Whip.