Her husband is doling out dollops of cash to fix the economy. She's doling out the lunch.
Michelle Obama was guest dinner lady at a Washington soup kitchen yesterday.
She swapped her designer fashions for an apron and plastic gloves to dish up portions of mushroom risotto and fruit salad.
Commander in chef: The President's wife, in apron and plastic gloves, takes orders at the Washington soup kitchen
The First Lady chats with one of the hungry customers
The trip to Miriam's Kitchen, just a few blocks away from the White House, was arranged to highlight the President's push for more people to become involved in community service.
With America facing a deepening recession, Mrs Obama said demand for food kitchens is likely to grow across the country.
Despite the bleak outlook she had a ready smile for surprised diners and was happy to pose for photos.
Coming right up: She digs into the mushroom risotto
Say cheese sauce: A diner takes a photo on his phone
While the First Lady was hard at work, her daughters Malia, ten, and seven-year-old Sasha were hard at play.
The girls returned home from school on Wednesday to find a playground installed in the White House garden, just a few yards from the Oval Office.
They squealed with delight when they saw the swings and slides and played for almost an hour, said a spokesman.
The £2,000 cedar and redwood set may keep them occupied for a while - but it's unlikely to make them forget their father's promise of a new puppy.
Michelle Obama offers a helping hand to homeless men seeking something to eat
The First Lady chatted to scores of disadvantaged men and women during her stint serving meals
Risotto, muffins, bread rolls and fruit salad were on the menu today as Mrs Obama urged Americans to follow her example
Source: Daily Mail Uk.
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