Former Presidential Chef Reveals Laura Bush's Fave Dessert And Funniest Moments With The First Lady

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Bill Yosses was the personal executive pastry chef to President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, President Barack Obama, and First Lady Michelle Obama during his time at the White House.
In this limited series, Chef Yosses will walk you through the family’s favorite desserts while sharing exclusive stories and intimate memories. For our first episode, we give to you: The one and only, First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush and her favorite southern coconut layered cake.
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HOST: Bill Yosses
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@rosesandgold 3 жыл бұрын

it's so fascinating how these famous people's chefs are always so humble and well-spoken! it's a please to listen to them!

@WhippedFood 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking, I am very grateful that we have access to this kind of informations!

@joanlynch5271 3 жыл бұрын

She probably hired him for his personality!

@GregStallion 3 жыл бұрын

*pleasure

@a.sydney5036 3 жыл бұрын

He’s a great story teller! I always have an admiration for great story tellers, because I’m terrible! Weaving a whole picture...just using words. That’s why for me complimenting someone as being “well spoken” isn’t dig. Being well spoken is not about race. Same way no one would ever describe Kylie Jenner as well spoken.

@vincentprice9156 3 жыл бұрын

You notice in all the old photo's of the former Chefs, he's the only one looking at all the leaders with a great smile of admiration. You can tell for this guy, it was so much more than just a job but a passionate honor to serve them.

@dlynn2391 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact Chef Yosses once served me a meat pie at an off Broadway production of Sweeny Todd lol. He was charming and kind. 🙂

@SundaysChild1966 3 жыл бұрын

ooooo .. so he was the same, in person .. as in this video? I like that, people who are just themselves, all the time, they don't put on a show ..

@republicofmoonfly3309 3 жыл бұрын

what meat in the pie...I wonder ;)

@dlynn2391 3 жыл бұрын

@@republicofmoonfly3309 a little priest...(actually I chose vegetarian to be safe lol)

@bonganisamuelthwala7520 3 жыл бұрын

lies!

@panharidthin9134 3 жыл бұрын

I would love him and Darren McGrady to team up one day and make a similar dish from the Royal Family AND the First Family!

@GreatCdn59 3 жыл бұрын

I second this!

@Calamity_Leo 3 жыл бұрын

I also second this motion

@marynadononeill 3 жыл бұрын

cute idea

@mariannesouza8326 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was thinking of dropping this link in the comment section of his most recent video. Mainly, because the Queen is referenced, and there’s a photo of Prince Philip in it. 🍰 Also, Darren lives in Dallas, and he’ll probably enjoy seeing something about the Bushes.

@jimmy5003 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Please!

@bufnyfan1 3 жыл бұрын

Laura Bush was the most beloved first lady that the secret service ever looked after--it has been said that agents fought over who would work in her protection detail--Mrs. Bush was known to knit hats and scarfs for the secret service members who looked after her-and she insisted to her husband that they delay their Christmas vacation until all the secret service members had time to go home and be with their families first

@westonrichards3884 3 жыл бұрын

She struck me as a ladies lady which is rare today.

@camillehill8795 3 жыл бұрын

Laura was way behind the times....and such a wimp....a typical wealthy woman whose did very little and always acted nice to hide her lack of interest in REAL issues.

@bobalysiaharas6158 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved all the First Ladies, no matter which party! I don’t know what it is, but I just love that they represent womanhood in all its stripes.

@JohnKing-ig3df 3 жыл бұрын

@@camillehill8795 A little presumptuous for you to define what is of and behind the times, isn't it? Who are you to decide what are "REAL issues?"

@rosalindmartin4469 3 жыл бұрын

Kindness goes a long way. Too little true Kindness today😅

@birgittabirgersdatter8082 3 жыл бұрын

He made cutting the cake into horizontal layers look so easy!

@russ5024 3 жыл бұрын

not that difficult if you have the right equipment, the cake needs to be cold, a sharp long serrated knife and keep it level as you saw through the cake

@sunflowercitizen 3 жыл бұрын

That cake looks 10/10 on the lush scale. And I’m not even a huge coconut fan. But... I could change 😍

@patriciatagliabue5037 3 жыл бұрын

MRS BUSH WAS ONE OF THE FINEST First Lady EVER!!!!I ADORE HER as well as her family

@TheKrissySnow 3 жыл бұрын

This was my grandmother’s favorite icing to make. Since I was young I wasnt lucky enough to learn from her- but now I can happily recreate her version of coconut cake! Thank you so much for sharing. I can not tell you how much this recipe means to me!

@VickieShepherd 3 жыл бұрын

My mom had a handwritten recipe for it using cream of tartar. I never did try it though.

@fiercegirldesign1 3 жыл бұрын

Bill Yosses is an absolute delight! I loved hearing his stories of different interactions with the President and Mrs. Bush. Plus, we learned how to make a delicious looking cake! Thanks Bill and Delish!

@ellenko2684 3 жыл бұрын

The baker comes off as a sweet man. The cake looks so delicious and when I saw that your guys provided the recipe, I'm excited to try and make it! 😊

@SundaysChild1966 3 жыл бұрын

He does, doesn't he? I could watch more programs with him ..

@Gigi-fv9ky 3 жыл бұрын

Coconut cake is a tradition in the South and, while this one is different than i grew up with, I would surely like to try Mrs Weiss' version. It would go with my other favorites, Mama Rosie's many layered chocolate cake (approx a dozen thin yellow cake layers cooked in cast iron skillets with boiled chocolate frosting) and Mrs. Ruby's caramel cake.

@lakenfrye3886 3 жыл бұрын

oh my lord boiled chocolate frosting sounds like a DREAM right now!

@marysmith861 2 жыл бұрын

They all sound delicious.

@jhb61249 3 жыл бұрын

My mom's specialty was fresh coconut cake, and it was always expected at Christmas. In the 50s as a young boy, my job was to "milk" the coconut, and then breakout the "nut" and remove the cover/shell and then grind it into flakes. It was the coconut milk as well as the freshness of the coconut that made it so special, but her 7 minute frosting (similar to spreadable marshmallow) was to die for! It all ended in 1998! Thanks mom!

@smileforhiba 3 жыл бұрын

wow this chef is so polite and down to earth! What is strange to me though is that for the first time in my life I see someone humanize the Bushes :P

@MaryAX 3 жыл бұрын

It was probably a good move to stick with Laura of all people. Not only is she a Bush by marriage, but she was also known to have the kindest/least "Bush-like" demeanor.

@Gigi-fv9ky 3 жыл бұрын

Really? I very much didn't like the Bush administration's policies, but they always seemed like nice people. And, of course, we all witnessed how they became friends with the Obamas. I think a lot of people who see them one dimensionally are perhaps too young to remember well their time in office. In fact, along with Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, the Bush first ladies make up the list of autobiographies I actually enjoyed.

@TheAshley9697 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing

@sweetg12651 3 жыл бұрын

Really? I'm a lifelong Dem, but I can honestly say that I love the Bush family - not their politics. They have always struck me as really decent folk with great senses of humor.

@realpolitiksanta5980 3 жыл бұрын

They were humanized when Trump came into power. During Bush’s presidency, they were dehumanized horribly by the press. I like the Bush’s, but make no mistake, this newfound “respect” by the left is only an attempt to further demonize Trump. The left doesn’t care about the Bush’s.

@thomasgarman6353 3 жыл бұрын

its so crazy to see people working at the highest levels of society. These people are incredibly talented and hard working. From the president to the chef. I can barely turn in small homework assignments on time lmao.

@liannebedard5521 Жыл бұрын

When you are doing a task daily…you get proficient. I smile now at the stuff I had to learn..,fast.

@weeatpplproductions 3 жыл бұрын

These are great stories he shares. Shows the human side of our leaders. Regardless of what they have done. This is very nice.

@Kyrieru 3 жыл бұрын

Why am I watching this while recovering from surgery? Id be happy if I could eat toast.. Dude seems like a swell guy.

@ashleighzee1611 3 жыл бұрын

Hope your recovery goes well :-)

@danielpruitt8550 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you don't have complications and feel better everyday! 😊❤️

@Kyrieru 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielpruitt8550 You as well, stay safe.

@Kyrieru 3 жыл бұрын

@@ashleighzee1611 Thanks for the good will. I wish you a surgery free life.

@marynadononeill 3 жыл бұрын

Get well soon.

@jessicagrace625 3 жыл бұрын

WOW ! An enormous amount of expertise as a pastry chef. He was very very nice. Very enjoyable to listen to him talk about the Bush’s and how nice they were to everyone ☺️☺️

@sinndymorr6358 3 жыл бұрын

I am not a fan of coconut but I enjoy trying new things. He finds so much joy in making beautiful things.

@susanford2388 3 жыл бұрын

She came across & comes across as a lovely graceful woman. good luck to her in her future endeavors.

@michelles3747 3 жыл бұрын

I have always known a Coconut Cake to be for Easter, but guess it could work for any holiday!

@Jaydoggy531 3 жыл бұрын

3:04 I can just imagine the command center, flashing red lights everywhere, people in suits and medals or honors pinned on their jackets, they've been on the force for decades, they've taken dozens of tours.... the phone rings. It's from the Executive Office. It's a direct order. "Standing by," they say, with all present by the phone. They nod. A command has been given, they put the phone down.... a cigarette is lit. "It's a fiftieth birthday. Three cakes are needed. .MOVE MOVE MOVE!!!!"

@theHAL9000 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoying this series very much. Hearing the stories while observing the wonderful pastry being prepared ... very cool.

@elizabethharttley4073 3 жыл бұрын

He mentions navy chefs and yes those chefs can bake some delicious desserts. I had a former navy chef make a banana cream pie for me. The highest sweetest pie ever.

@davegee6060 3 жыл бұрын

The Bushs' have good taste. I would like to try their personal take on some of their dishes. She likes coconut and he loves chocolate. You can usually get a store bought one, but this is made by an artisan.

@annaconda78 3 жыл бұрын

Omg so glad I found this channel love this kinds of interviews do more with chefs of other royals not just the British ones like Netherlands Sweden Norway Denmark Spain so much more then just the British royals would live to watch that 👑

@JuliaSmith711 3 жыл бұрын

i would like to call the US navy to help me clean my kitchen pls

@platystrophia 3 жыл бұрын

Or eat the rest of the menu!

@priscilafm8090 3 жыл бұрын

Me too...haha

@socahha 3 жыл бұрын

Girl you said it!

@gotrescuedauto3584 3 жыл бұрын

I WOULD LIKE THEM TO PAY MY BILLS HAHAHAHAHA

@grievousangelic 3 жыл бұрын

Finally, a method for 7-minute frosting that makes sense and doesn't require one to stand over a double boiler mixing for an eternity while the frosting comes set. This is a much better method. While I didn't always agree with President Bush, well, let's just say decency counts and kindness counts, and leave it at that.

@HH-le1vi 3 жыл бұрын

The Bush family was very graceful and professional. Something the office of the President hasn't had since then.

@TrinaBinaBaby 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@dragons8822 3 жыл бұрын

Until Melania Trump, another exquisite 1st Lady with class & charm. Thank heavens not many knew that Michelle Obama was in all actuality a man with all the equipment of a man !

@nasigorengtomyam7452 3 жыл бұрын

He said not melt the butter, but the butter is melted😆

@laurenbray8314 3 жыл бұрын

I loved Darrens Royal chef series and love this one too.

@MOOMOO2728 3 жыл бұрын

He has such a nice personality.

@kotasbyubilieau8365 2 жыл бұрын

My parents always say that if you want to know the real personality of someone, take a meal and have a drink with them.

@peach3611 2 жыл бұрын

Love recipes and history of these famous people and hear the humor and the regular side they have. We didn’t see that a lot. Thank you for sharing.

@berryboy888 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is so charismatic.

@Oknightmare7 3 жыл бұрын

This dude loves Laura bush

@sallyreed5956 3 жыл бұрын

She is za

@shestudios Жыл бұрын

After watching this beautiful series, I may never make a circular cake again! If square is good enough for heads of state, it’s good enough for family. So much easier.

@Imasurvivorpodcast46 3 жыл бұрын

That’s some really good frosting I make it because it was my favorite icing that my grandmother made for her coconut cakes 🎂 I’m from the south so I think it may be a southern thing.it’s so good.

@SundaysChild1966 3 жыл бұрын

ahahaa .. Weiss is the name of our dear White German Shepherd Dog! .. but we pronounce it like .. Vice ..

@SundaysChild1966 3 жыл бұрын

This man is a joy to listen to! He has such a lovely tone and you can tell that he loves what he does ..

@olgasantiago-agirlfriendsguide 3 жыл бұрын

Coconut cake has been one of my favorite cakes for about 10 years now. 💖🙆🏼‍♀️💖THANK YOU for this recipe!!! I'll be baking this next weekend for the missionaries staying with me. It'll make a great treat for them!🙆🏼‍♀️💥👌 Keep up the great work!

@luckbealady2010 3 жыл бұрын

He worked w my sister. I loved running into this.

@fabianlawstudies9497 3 жыл бұрын

Cakes should be everyone's favorite desserts! Thanks for sharing!

@vernareed2692 3 жыл бұрын

When i got married very young the first dessert i could make was chocolate devils food cake with 7minute frosting! And i was not an experienced cook!! Think i would prefer a cream cheese or buttercream icing for that coconut cake or yellow or white cake! Loved watching this chef! Could watch him all day!! And i loved President & Mrs Laura Bush!!

@jasonminhinnick5188 3 жыл бұрын

I hate how much I like these videos. Lol

@senniewhite6301 3 жыл бұрын

*Southern Hospitality is your birthright and you are born into the culture in AL, USA.*

@laurenbray8314 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed he uses the whisk for his cake batters instead of the paddle. I need to try that.

@russ5024 3 жыл бұрын

Remember he is working in a commercial kitchen and he started with softened butter I bake cakes from scratch and always use the paddle or Beaterblade in making cakes , It is possible to incorporate too much air into a batter and it will fall during baking ! Stick to recipes that you know

@gonzagilera66 3 жыл бұрын

isn't the "7 minutes frosting" what the rest of us mortals call "swiss meringue"? great vid!

@arribaficationwineho32 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@JudyJudyJudy44 3 жыл бұрын

Never heard it called swiss meringue before. Must depend on where you come from.🙂

@soniajacobs3038 3 жыл бұрын

What a delightful history lesson! (And baking insights). Thank you!

@jordan5881 2 жыл бұрын

I met Mrs Bush while I was standing in the kitchen at her home in Dallas. She walked in with a load of groceries in her arms. She really is as classy and beautiful as you might think.

@kellyannegarber8826 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I enjoyed the stories and how you make a beautiful coconut cake!!

@wendykleeb2071 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir for your service to our country!

@caroylnmorton8126 2 жыл бұрын

Gigi I would love it if you would share your recipes for Weiss' coconut cake, Rosie's chocolate cake and Rubys Carmel cake.. I enjoyed learning how to whip butter and sugar together for 10 minutes how it changes to look almost like whipped Cream!! This method would make any cake better !!

@hippeastrum 2 жыл бұрын

This man is a delight to watch and listen to.

@JudyJudyJudy44 3 жыл бұрын

Some of the hate-filled comments here unfortunately mirror our country now. So unfortunate. Very distracting from this interesting recipe and side notes.

@arfriedman4577 3 жыл бұрын

The chef has so many wonderful true stories of the presidents.

@foxhyde7743 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching his videos, he's just so pleasant.

@girl1213 3 жыл бұрын

Coconut is my kryptonite sadly, but man do the cakes look delicious. Mrs. Bush was quite lucky to enjoy it.

@karenbaker2566 3 жыл бұрын

Seven minute frosting was one of my Okie mama’s specialties. ❤️💕

@wholelotanothin1 3 жыл бұрын

Yum! Such a warm and classy story.

@jwong273 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my... loved this video for the cake and some history. Not much coconut to be called that. Why just the top? I would’ve added some flakes in between the layers and possibly the sides depending how sweet it is.

@aceofhearts0 3 жыл бұрын

He added a coconut milk mixture between each later though

@spaghelle 3 жыл бұрын

For being a coconut cake, this cake has almost no coconut.

@atye2097 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing the whole time I was watching the video. Then I went to check the recipe I can’t imagine this tastes very much like coconut

@firstclassatlast5352 3 жыл бұрын

@@atye2097 There's barely any flavor in the cake itself beside the vanilla extract.

@TrinaBinaBaby 3 жыл бұрын

@Leia smith Indeed!!

@catherinelw9365 3 жыл бұрын

8 oz. of coconut puree is not "almost no coconut".

@spaghelle 3 жыл бұрын

@@catherinelw9365 that’s in the syrup. There’s no coconut in the cake. Or on the cake

@keishajpmes1103 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. I would watch a show with him. Love the Bush's as a couple

@ebrady61491 3 жыл бұрын

Get this man his own show!

@anniefannycharles9951 2 жыл бұрын

Coconut cake is my favorite too! Pepperidge Farm Coconut cake. Frozen in a box.

@califdad4 Жыл бұрын

I love 7 minute frosting, it's so good, haven't had it in many years,

@meredithinserra4670 2 жыл бұрын

My mom used to make 7-minute frosting all the time! It was my favorite on a chocolate cake.

@barbaralemere5183 3 жыл бұрын

Five stars! I love coconut cake!

@nonamenoname2420 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Delish, these captions are a little off for us HOH (hard of hearing) people. Just letting you know!

@TheDriftwoodlover 3 жыл бұрын

Looks delightful. I love coconut and meringue frosting

@feliciaeaves2996 3 жыл бұрын

Mrs. Weezieeee (In my George Jefferson voice) LOL!

@ReyOfLight 3 жыл бұрын

Argh! I need to get myself a Kitchen Aid machine (from any brand) to make my baking easier! At the moment I only have a hand mixer so very limited with what I can bake because of the limits of a regular hand mixer... This cake would also definitely be on my baking list once I have the proper kitchen machine for it, there’s just no chance I could stand and use a hand mixer for over 10 minutes (I’m disabled) but I really do love baking both because the result is delicious and baking is very therapeutic when feeling sad or stressed or just wanting to do something else than being by the computer.

@monkeyman2407 3 жыл бұрын

I've frequently stumbled upon them for next to nothing at estate sales if that helps :)

@peggyannparkes1863 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely get a Kitchen Aid. I've used one for the past 50 years and wouldn't trade it and all my attachments for anything else!

@russbear31 3 жыл бұрын

They're overrated. I have a KitchenAid, but I use it only about once a year. I use my cheap hand mixer about 99% of the time. It's easier to clean.

@jrsoto8284 2 жыл бұрын

Can't stop looking at it 😋

@maureennochannel 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that cake♥️

@jeanperry4550 Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t help but notice that the butter/sugar mixture had to be beaten for a full 10 minutes to incorporate lots of air into it. That’s also the secret to making butter frosting. FYI.

@jeterman29ny Жыл бұрын

Microwave the butter, not to melt it but to make it soft. Proceeds to melt the butter lol

@jude1515 3 жыл бұрын

Great stories! The cake looks delicious!

@Imeraldgyrl 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Wonderfully rich cake. Yum!

@andriab8517 Жыл бұрын

"I'm not putting it in the microwave to melt it, just to soften it" *Pours melted butter into mixing bowl*

@aliciasilverbabe155 3 жыл бұрын

I love this chef!! more videos please

@goa1236 Күн бұрын

Now I want a coconut cake 😅

@toddcribbs6844 Жыл бұрын

May God bless you Sir

@douglasdickerson5184 2 жыл бұрын

What's the piece in the background near the end, that was lovely!

@joshenyou360 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely, delicious looking cake and what a lovely man you are. Such a pleasure watching you.

@Calamity_Leo 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a book with those recipes in it??? I would buy it

@Gina-yy5fe 3 жыл бұрын

Each recipe is posted in the first comment of each video. You can print them up for free!

@russellkohler9142 2 жыл бұрын

Great content, I like these videos cuz it shows the presidents as real people just like the rest of us. Food and especially dessert can bring us all a little bit closer .

@caroloni4911 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’ll be making this too! 🤗

@avah.5253 3 жыл бұрын

this is one of my favorite cakes and I would love to try this recipe but the seven minute frosting seems difficult

@roxanneandrew530 2 жыл бұрын

I always do the same thing when making chocolate chip cookies. Butter, white sugar, and brown sugar beating until they are smooth and look like caramel. I never have flat cookies when doing this.

@lavenderbee3611 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this cake looks divine.

@annesaffer629 2 жыл бұрын

My mom used to make 7 minute frosting!

@deltas726 3 жыл бұрын

Mmmm homemade coconut cake is my favorite to.

@veronicamitchell9378 2 жыл бұрын

President Bush’s favorite desert is the best so far…..

@Soooooooooooonicable 3 жыл бұрын

What a cool dude.

@tinalaplaca6638 3 жыл бұрын

You are a funny man....l want a coconut cake for snack time

@christosrizos461 3 жыл бұрын

is Weiss Wais. White for German :-)

@lynnsmithershubbard1896 2 жыл бұрын

wow, thanks, great info...I am a language teacher

@drottercat 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. About those state dinners: I have often wondered why there is so little room between the plates - hardly enough to rest your hands when you are not eating.

@drottercat 3 жыл бұрын

@troy krentzs hm, sounds tiring. hands on the table or not, it seems too tight.

@lynnclark4208 3 жыл бұрын

Would you (oh DEAR LORD please) have a recipe for pineapple cream pie with meringue? My Mom years and years ago when I was very young. I have looked and looked for her recipe or a recipe for this pie. I have searched through cookbook after cookbook. 🤷.