Michelle Obama “Iron Chef America” Guest Appearance: PHOTO
Mrs. O is mixing it up on Iron Chef ! The First Lady has scored a cameo appearance on Iron Chef America , along with White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford, The New York Times reported on Wednesday. It’s all part of her plan to get combat childhood Obesity getting America’s kids off the sofa and adopting a lifestyle of healthy eating and daily exercise. In the episode, which will open the show's new season, Comerford and celebrity chef Bobby Flay join forces against Mario...

Michelle Obama's 14 Most Memorable First Lady Outfits (PHOTOS, POLL)
Since the night Michelle Obama stepped on the stage of Chicago's Grant Park in a splashy Narciso Rodriguez sheath, her first lady fashions have been followed obsessively (and not just by us ). Now, one year after her husband was elected president, here's a look back at Mrs. Obama's most memorable style moments. Vote for your favorites and let us know what we left out. Future First Lady  

Michelle Obama Tells Moms To Put Themselves “A Close Second”
Katie Couric talks to First Lady and mother Michelle Obama about how she balances it all.

Michelle, W.H. chef to be on Iron Chef: PHOTO
Food Network's "Iron Chef America" taped "several scenes outside The White House in late October," the New York Times reports . The episode, which will open the show’s new season on Jan. 3, features two pairs of chefs competing: "Cristeta Comerford, The White House executive chef, and Bobby Flay go up against the combined forces of Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse." First lady Michelle Obama "will reveal the secret ingredient that the chefs must use in...

White House denies voters snubbed Obama: PHOTO
Washington, - The White House Wednesday downplayed election defeats that jolted the incumbent Democrats, denying they were a referendum on the policies of President Barack Obama elected 12 months ago. A year to the day after Obama vowed before a tumultuous crowd in Chicago that change had come to America, Republicans were trumpeting two victories in key gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, where they gleefully ousted their Democratic rivals. It was sweet revenge for Republicans still...

Michelle Pushes Healthy Meals
Michelle Obama’s campaign to wean kids off junk food is taking a slightly unorthodox turn: The first lady will guest on Iron Chef America ’s Jan. 3 episode. In addition to discussing her crusade for healthy school lunches and more, Obama will reveal the secret ingredient for the show's chefs (anything grown in The White House garden). The White House executive chef will team with Bobby Flay to compete against Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse, the New York Times reports.

Food Network's Iron Chef America goes to the White House
via Press release: Food Network'S IRON CHEF AMERICA GOES TO The White House “Super Chef Battle: An Iron Chef America Event” Premieres January 3 rd at 8pm ET/PT Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Mario Batali To Be Joined By Emeril Lagasse and White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford First Lady Michelle Obama Challenges Chefs to Use The White House Kitchen Garden's Produce to Create a Meal for America NEW YORK

Food Network's Iron Chef America Goes to the White House
'Super Chef Battle: An Iron Chef America Event' Premieres January 3rd at 8pm ET/PT Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Mario Batali To Be Joined By Emeril Lagasse and White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford First Lady Michelle Obama Challenges Chefs to Use The White House Kitchen Garden's Produce to Create a Meal for America NEW YORK, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Food Network stars Mario Batali, Bobby Flay and Emeril Lagasse travel to The White House to take part in an unprecedented culinary competition...

Obama's Kenwood home in dollhouse proportions
When the Chicago Botanic Garden's miniature "Wonderland Express" train starts chugging again later this month, it'll pass two new historic sites. In a nod to the first family, the Glencoe garden has added miniature versions of Barack and Michelle Obama's Kenwood home and Mrs. Obama's childhood home in the South Shore neighborhood, a classic Chicago brick bungalow.

Barack Obama Has Lost the Midas Touch … NJ & VA Gov Races go Republican … Democrats in Trouble in 2010
  Barack Obama gets same result in New Jersey and Virginia Governor races

But Enough About Me... -- By: Mark Steyn: PHOTO
You too can be Michelle Obama : "One of the things that my mom always said — because people ask her all the time, 'What did you do to create Michelle Obama?'" Mrs. Obama told the audience. "And the one thing my mom has always said, and I agree, she said, 'You know, Michelle and Barack aren't new.' She says, 'Michelle and Barack are not unique.' She says, 'There are thousands of Michelle and Barack Obamas all over this nation, in neighborhoods and communities all over the place. And she is...

WaPo: Elections not a referendum on Obama, but …: PHOTO
The newspaper that tried mightily to sink Republican Bob McDonnell over a college thesis says today that his stomping of Creigh Deeds has nothing to do with the man living in the big White House over the northern border of Virginia.

Michelle Obama ... A Rage in Red!: PHOTO
Michelle is all the rage. The First Lady glows in red on the cover of Glamour ’s December Women of the Year issue. While we’ve seen Mrs. Obama on the covers of Oprah , Vogue , Essence , Ebony , The New York Times magazine

FIRST LADY LAUNCHES MENTORING PROGRAM FOR GIRLS: Local high school students to be paired with senior women from White House staff.
      *First Lady Michelle Obama has announced a year-long mentoring program at The White House for high school girls from the surrounding neighborhood.        The 13 chosen students gathered in the State Dining room on Monday to meet The White House staff members who will serve as their mentors, among them, senior advisor Valerie Jarrett, domestic policy advisor Melody Barnes, Obama's chief of staff Susan Sher and social secretary Desiree...

Michelle Obama's Most Memorable First Lady Outfits: PHOTO
One year after her husband was elected president, here’s a look back at the First Lady’s most memorable style moments: Michelle Obama does “Cat Woman” for Halloween The Obamas discuss marriage

RIHANNA. RIHANNA. RIHANNA IS A TRUE ARTIST: PHOTO
~ Rihanna on Rated R : I made exactly the piece of Art I wanted to make ~ The beautiful black, Barbadian swan rises from the ashes of her ugly start to the year, with

THE MICHELLE OBAMA FACTOR LANDS J. CREW DIRECTOR $1 MILLION BONUS: PHOTO
Whether she’s a democrat or a republican, the creative director of J.Crew Group Inc. is undoubtedly happy with Michelle Obama as First Lady. According to a filing made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Jenna Lyons received a special bonus of $1 million! Strong sales in October prompted J. Crew last week to nearly double its outlook for fiscal third-quarter earnings, after a year of cost-cutting and inventory reduction. Joining the company in 1990 as an assistant designer...

GALLERY: The Obamas' Presidential PDA: PHOTO
We’ve rounded up our favorite post-inauguration Obama PDA pics. Which moments are sweet…and which are the sweetest? Take a look and tell us what you think: Michelle Obama’s most memorable First Lady outfits The Obamas discuss marriage

White House: Election Results No Reason to Change: PHOTO
(CBS/Mark Knoller) President Obama was in no mood to talk about the election results as he walked from the Oval Office this morning to Marine One idling on the South Lawn. He ignored pleas from reporters to offer some comment on yesterday's vote that included Republican victories in the only two states with gubernatorial Elections: New Jersey and Virginia . He had campaigned and raised money in both of those states. On three visits to New Jersey, he did five rallies and/or fund-raisers for...

Creamless Creamed Spinach Is a Healthy Thanksgiving Side: PHOTO
Michelle Obama has only been a resident at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for 10 months, yet she's already managed to set an example for Americans to eat more fresh food, from planting a garden to starting a White House farmers market . Earlier this year, I spotted a recipe for one of the first lady's favorite White House dishes, a creamed spinach without the cream . I bookmarked it, thinking it would make a satisfying yet light steak side , or a healthful addition to a large Thanksgiving feast . The...

Iron Chef America Goes to the White House: PHOTO
Last month Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, and Mario Batali headed to The White House. The chefs filmed a two-hour special of Iron Chef America that will open the upcoming season of Iron Chef on Jan. 3. First Lady Michelle Obama got in on the fun, challenging the chefs to create a meal for America using only ingredients grown in The White House garden. According to his Twitter , Flay joins forces with The White House chef Cristeta Comerford to battle Lagasse and Batali. The judges are a trio of...

Fox News Misreported Robert Gibbs Press Gaggle Comments: PHOTO
At 10:15AM ET during America's Newsroom on Fox News Channel, co-host Martha MacCallum reported that in a gaggle with reporters Wednesday morning White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs claimed that President Obama did not watch election results Tuesday night but rather watched an HBO special about his 2008 campaign. A tipster contacted NewsBusters questioning that report and after having acquired a transcript of the press gaggle, we have confirmed that the Fox News report was incorrect and...

More to Michelle Obama (Photos)
November 4, 2009, marks the one-year anniversary of Barack Obama’s historic presidential win. When we elected President Obama, we also elected his brilliant and beautiful wife Michelle to serve as First Lady. Over the past year, we’ve witnessed both of them grow into their roles. With Mrs. Obama, we’re seeing several sides of this remarkable woman. From her down-to-earth charisma (Hula-hooping with Sasha, walking dog Bo and volunteering) to her innovative Fashion choices...

More to Michelle Obama (Photos)
November 4, 2009, marks the one-year anniversary of Barack Obama’s historic presidential win. When we elected President Obama, we also elected his brilliant and beautiful wife Michelle to serve as First Lady. Over the past year, we’ve witnessed both of them grow into their roles. With Mrs. Obama, we’re seeing several sides of this remarkable woman. From her down-to-earth charisma (Hula-hooping with Sasha, walking dog Bo and volunteering) to her innovative Fashion choices...