A couple of weeks ago, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi slagged the cuisine of Finland. Then yesterday French President Jacques Chirac told Gerhard Schroeder and Vladimir Putin that Britain has the worst food in Europe except for Finland’s, saying mad cow disease is Britain’s sole contribution to European agriculture. Funny, he didn’t mention a single contribution Finland has made. So far President Bush has kept out of this discussion, probably a good thing since the White House web site features such gourmet recipes as Baked Potato Soup, Deviled Eggs, Fourth of July Coq Au Vin (a favorite Freedom recipe), and Secretary Tommy Thompson’s “Bratwurst of Liberty,” which includes the complex cooking instructions: “Grill them on the BBQ, place in a bun, top with your favorite condiments, and enjoy!” Bon appétit.