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Obama Overjoyed By Kringles At O&H Danish Bakery (PHOTOS): "It Makes You Happy!"

AP     First Posted: 06/30/10 06:45 PM ET   Updated: 05/25/11 05:55 PM ET

Julie Pace for the Associated Press: RACINE, Wis. — The rap on President Barack Obama is that he doesn't show enough emotion. But on Wednesday, a pastry made him happy.

En route to a town hall event on the economy, Obama made a surprise detour to O&H Danish Bakery, purveyor of a delicacy called a kringle – a large round flat pastry with a hole in the middle.

Obama walked in with his jacket off and sleeves rolled up and shook hands with the dozen patrons in the store. He sampled a pecan kringle, proclaimed it "outstanding" and added: "It makes you happy."

He ordered one pecan and one cherry. A saleswoman recommended the cheese as well, so he said, "Let's get a third!" He insisted on paying full price – $7.45 each.

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President Barack Obama walks with Racine, Wis. Mayor John Dickert as he makes an unscheduled stop at O and H Bakery to purchase a "Kringle," Wednesday, June 30, 2010 in Racine, Wis. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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Julie Pace for the Associated Press: RACINE, Wis. — The rap on President Barack Obama is that he doesn't show enough emotion. But on Wednesday, a pastry made him happy. En route to a town hall ...
Julie Pace for the Associated Press: RACINE, Wis. — The rap on President Barack Obama is that he doesn't show enough emotion. But on Wednesday, a pastry made him happy. En route to a town hall ...
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malander
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11:05 AM on 07/18/2010
A friend from Wisconsin used to send me one every year at Christmas. Those things are effin addicting!
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amagila
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07:57 PM on 07/08/2010
I'm a supporter of the Presidents and maybe it's just me, but I really hate pictures of people eating.
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amagila
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07:58 PM on 07/08/2010
Apparently, I also don't like using apostrophes.
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Ljilja
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11:21 AM on 07/06/2010
The things a politician has to do!

He hates sweets. Why does he have to pretend to be like the rest of us?

http://graciouslivingdaybyday.com/
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pdraves
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02:03 PM on 07/05/2010
Amazes me what the simple joy of a man eating a wonderful pastry can turn into...
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bibimimi
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02:50 AM on 07/05/2010
I am envious, but pastry is way off the beaten path of good nutrition.
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SBrooksB
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06:00 PM on 07/04/2010
I gotta say, kringles were a revelation to me. Far superior to ordinary Danish.

O&H Bakery ships, and their kringles ARE insanely good!
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Weirdwriter
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05:33 PM on 07/03/2010
Careful, Mr. Prez -- you'll need a dozen fast pick-up games to work that off!

Probably worth it.
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I3addog
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05:17 AM on 07/03/2010
No wonder why 64% of cheeseheads are obese.....beer, brats and kringles.
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Texas Blue
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09:08 PM on 07/02/2010
No brats?? No beer cheese soup??

Oh, man - that's criminal!!
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naschkatze
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09:03 PM on 07/02/2010
500 people commenting on Obama eating a piece of pastry. Now that's what I call a successful distraction!
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01:26 AM on 07/05/2010
Not to mention 13 almost identical pics.
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Pema
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11:39 AM on 07/02/2010
the man knows good pastry when he sees it. i think this is why he doesnt take the first lady on these trips...
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SirSlappy
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06:14 AM on 07/02/2010
Obama is a flaky treat.
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BluebirdofUnhappiness
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12:09 AM on 07/02/2010
Mmmmmmm, Racine kringles......
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Billy B Bother
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11:00 PM on 07/01/2010
at last something everyone one can agree on the kringle from O&H Bakery in Racine Wi is excellent, my family hasn't lived there since the mid 60s but we still all get them in the mail
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10:58 PM on 07/01/2010
The occasional treat is acceptable, ask any dietician. Those who are commenting about Obama's eating habits, I have a question for you. What has he eaten since Hellburger and O&H Bakery?
Obama going to a local place instead of a chain is a good thing for O&H, brings in business. That can never be a bad thing.
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SirSlappy
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06:18 AM on 07/02/2010
That's his whole economic policy.
ha ha
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