Cristeta cris comerford, one of the longestserving white house executive chefs in history, has spent more than a decade feeding four presidents and their families and exhibiting her skills for various dignitaries at state dinners and other important culinary occasions. After scheib resigned in february 2005, comerford was appointed white house executive chef by first lady laura bush on august 14, 2005. Cristeta comerford, who first came to the white house under george w. White house head chef traces roots to chicago, philippines. Jan 12, 2016 she also took a moment to reminisce about other staff members she loved, including white house executive chef cris comerford, who used to make her favorite bean tacos. White house executive chef cris comerford prepares dishes of quinoa black bean and corn salad for the epicurious kids state dinner in the old family dining room of the white house, aug.
President trump says goodbye to white house filipina. Cristeta pasia comerford born 1962 is a filipinoamerican chef who has been the white house executive chef since 2005. Cristeta comerford named white house executive chef. Laura bush announced today that cristeta cris comerford has been named the white house executive chef.
Orchestrated by longtime white house chef cris comerford and new pastry chef susan morrison, the state dinner will be held in the east room. Ten years ago, at age 42, she became the white house executive chef the first woman in that role. Comerford became the first woman to become the executive chef at the. White house chef cris comerford shows us how her take on pasta salad, an orzo recipe with panroasted. When we got the word from the state department that we.
The dinner also served as the debut of the obama state china service. Just like mom this filipina woman is cristeta comerford, the first female and first asian american executive chef at the white house. Bush, ended up remaining throughout obamas two terms and is still in the. First lady laura bush and executive chef cristeta comerford discuss a gingerbread version of the white house in 2007. Wash and drain it and then keep it in a sealed container or a bag with a paper towel or cloth underneath to help control the moisture. White house executive chef cris comerford, white house executive pastry chef. White house chef comerford food tips and advice from white. Since 1995, filipinoamerican chef cristeta comerford has served under four different u. Played herself white house chef in my life in food in 2008. On a recent trip to the white house kitchen, eater visited executive chef cris comerford for a lesson in making healthy, vegetabledriven dishes. White house executive chef epahayagan filipina womens. White house executive chef cris comerford demonstrates cooking some healthy. This is where my fondest food memories ignited my passion and interest in my profession, recalled white house executive chef cris comerford.
First lady laura bush announced august 14, 2005 that comerford. Born in manila, philippines, cristeta cris comerford now works in the most famous house in the united states of america. Where did cristeta comerford settle and live at answers. From michelle obama, a crusade for healthy children the. Jan 23, 2017 trump enjoying kfc, left, and comerford in the white house, right. Cris became the first female white house executive chef in 2005, a. President trump says goodbye to white house filipina american. Over cocktails at the makati shangrila, chef cris opens up about working in the white house, cooking with her family, and what lies ahead.
First lady michelle obama working in the garden at the white house. White house executive chef cris comerford holds the obama china soup tureens, which are being used for the first time to hold baked alaskan halibut casserole accented with asparagus, chanterelles and spring onion, and finished with herbed butter sourced from mrs. White house executive chef cristeta comerford on her secrets to. Dyquiangco covers the success story of cristeta comerford, the white house s executive chef. Jacqueline is the anthologist, contributing author and editor of the new filipino kitchen, a collection of cookbook memoirs by migrant filipinos around the world featuring the white house executive chef cris comerford, chef rodelio aglibot and many prominent people of filipino descent.
Commander in chef lifestyle news,the indian express. Today cris comerford is the executive chef at the white house. Cristeta comerford to remain white house chef photos. Sept, 2010 white house executive chef cris comerford tours gulf fishing waters near new orleans with a group of louisiana fishermen. After the dinner, seaton recalls, queen elizabeth met the chefs. Jul 30, 2016 white house executive chef cris comerford talks about the asian influence in her menu. Jun 4, 2019 meet white house executive chef cristeta comerford. Thats what the obamas did with sam kass, who had cooked for the family in chicago and later became the white house s first senior policy advisor for nutrition policy and the leader of lets move david burke. Comerford, the first woman and minority to occupy the top culinary position, decided to go traditional for the white house thanksgiving dinner this year, serving the obamas with roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, mushroom gravy and cranberry sauce. Cooking with cristeta comerford, the white house executive. Jenna bush hager reunites with white house staff on the today. Parsley is best stored in the refrigerator, where it can keep for up to twentyone days. First lady michelle obama welcomed military families to the white house and assisted the children in making holiday crafts. Nov 28, 2014 the adobo chronicles the first family was very disappointed with filipina executive chef cris comerford over yesterdays thanksgiving dinner at the white house.
In the video below, she talks about her first job, which was also in the food industry. How cristeta comerford from the philippines became the executive chef of the white house. Mario batali on cooking for the final obama state dinner. Apr 23, 2015 when cristeta comerford was 21, she came to the united states from the philippines and took the first job she could get, in the kitchen of an airport hotel. The white house executive chef is the individual responsible for managing the kitchens, and. When cristeta comerford was 21, she came to the united states from the philippines and took the first job she could get, in the kitchen of an airport hotel. White house chef cristeta comerford pauses during preparation for a. White house chef lied about job, degree, knighthood and. Nov 11, 2016 its also possible that comerford could stay on as white house executive chef, but the trumps could hire an additional personal chef. Thats what the obamas did with sam kass, who had cooked for the family in chicago and later became the white houses first senior policy advisor for nutrition policy and the leader of lets move. Join walter scheib as he serves up a tastein stories and recipesof his eleven years as white house chef under presidents bill clinton and george w.
Ten years ago, at age 42, she became the white house executive chefthe first woman in that role. Comerford is the first woman to hold this position. Dec 29, 2009 he has since battled iron chef cat cora and published a book white house chef. Cristeta comerford born october, 1962, united states of america. National journal chef cristeta cris comerford prepares a meal inside the white house kitchen july 17, 2002 in washington, d. White house executive chef cris comerford talks about the. Cristeta comerford, the white house executive chef since 2005. She is the first woman, the first person of asian descent, the first filipino and the first person of color to be at the helm in the first kitchen. Comerford was recruited by white house executive chef walter scheib iii in 1995 to work in the clinton white house. Cristeta comerford is the white house executive chef. Preparing a meal that will wow them all is the daunting task facing white house chef cris comerford. The head chef at the white house is cristeta cris comerford a native of the philippine islands.
Comerford contributed to the cookbook and included a recipe from her. The delicious history of the white house executive chef mental. Scheib takes readers along on his whirlwind adventure, from his challenging audition process right up until his controversial departure. She is the first woman to be selected for the post, and also the first of asian descent early life cristeta comerford was born as cristeta pasia in the philippines and grew up at. Arroyo, the menu featured a mix of culinary cultures put together with the help of cris comerford, assistant white house chef and a philippine native. Posts about cristeta cris comerford written by asianjournal. Dec 06, 2015 white house executive chef cristeta comerford has held that position since 2005 and would have been in charge of the dinner. Comerford, the first woman and minority to occupy the top culinary position, decided to go traditional for the white house thanksgiving dinner this year, serving the obamas with.
On being named the first woman and minority executive chef it was august 15, 2005 and in the washington post, it read toque of the town. Jan 14, 2011 whats for dinner at 1600 pennsylvania ave whatever white house executive chef cris comerford says, because michelles way too busy to plan meals. The white house guard that yes we probably have accumulated of i would say about thirty pounds of green beans. Like obama, abe is no stranger to guest chef morimoto. Learn her responsibilities as the white house chef and how she got started. First lady michelle obama and children of military families. Comerford, the first woman to serve in the position, will be responsible for designing and executing menus for state dinners, social events, holiday functions, receptions and official luncheons hosted by president and mrs. White house executive chef cris comerford shows her canape planned for the state dinner. I ts the most convenient thing to doinvite white house chef cris comerford to lunch.
However, i dont think the white house is a job for a chef of my creativity and caliber. Apr 28, 2015 inside the white house kitchen monday, executive chef cris comerford and her staff were already hard at work preparing for the dinner, one that has to be orchestrated with military precision. Feb 27, 2017 looking for a trump doctrine in the white house kitchen. White house executive chef cris comerford demonstrates cooking some healthy asian. Bush, ended up remaining throughout obamas two terms and is still in the job now. Today michelle obama announced that cristeta comerford will stay on as white house executive chef, putting to rest all the speculation surrounding the decision from the ap.
Cristeta comerford, the white house executive chef, and bobby flay go up. Oct 28, 2014 jacqueline is the anthologist, contributing author and editor of the new filipino kitchen, a collection of cookbook memoirs by migrant filipinos around the world featuring the white house executive chef cris comerford, chef rodelio aglibot and many prominent people of filipino descent. Chef cristeta cris comerford prepares a meal inside the white house kitchen in this july 17, 2002 photo. She combines experience with a great personal story that echoes the immigrant experience of many americans. Bush and barack obama, she is finally hanging up her chef cap. Chef cristeta comerford iron chef america food network. Chef cris comerford gives us a sneak peek at the menu and prep for the. To fill the void left by chef scheibs departure, laura bush tabbed his talented assistant cristeta comerford to be the new white house executive chef making her the first woman and first minority to hold the title. The adobo chronicles the first family was very disappointed with filipina executive chef cris comerford over yesterdays thanksgiving dinner at the white house. For state dinner, white house chefs go foraging, in true. White house executive chef cristeta comerford talks about feeding four presidents cristeta comerford tells us what kind of food a president wants when he gets home and what its like to feed. From her humble beginnings in the philippines to the white house, excel v. Comerford became the first woman to become the executive chef. Chuck kennedymctgetty images her passion for cooking can be tasted in every bite of her delicious creations, bush told the new york times in 2005.
Appointed by laura bush, the white house executive chef has helmed everything from the obama familys snacks to the state dinner honoring chinas president hu jintao. Comerford s duties as executive chef include overseeing a staff of five fulltime chefs, among other kitchen staff members, while planning and executing meals. Mar 01, 20 cristeta comerford cristeta pasia comerford born 1962 is a philippineamerican chef who has been the white house executive chef since 2005. She is the first woman and first person of asian descent to hold the post. White house executive chef cristeta comerford talks about. White house executive chef cris comerford demonstrates. In 2005, super chef was the first media outlet to predict that cris comerford would become the white house executive chef. Inside the white house kitchen monday, executive chef cris comerford and her staff were already hard at work preparing for the dinner, one that has to be orchestrated with military precision. Sep 16, 2014 salad girl to white house chef feeding the u. Cristeta comerford was born as cristeta gomez pasia in the philippines to honesto pasia, a public school assistant principal, and erlinda. Meet a historymaking white house executive chef shareamerica. Laura bush announced on august 14, 2005 that comerford has been named the white house executive chef.
To promote healthy eating among asian americans and pacific islanders, white house executive chef cristeta comerford and chef ming tsai filmed a cooking demonstration in the white house kitchen featuring healthy and traditional asian recipes that follow the dietary guidelines for americans. Its certainly not the most glamorous job in the culinary world. Chef comerford says her days spent as a salad bar girl in chicago were lacking in glamour, but they taught her a great deal that she still uses today in the white house kitchen. Hangout with white house chef cris comerford and gail simmons. In the years that cristeta comerford has served as white house executive. Achievements include being first woman appointed head chef of the white house. Mar 16, 2015 national journal chef cristeta cris comerford prepares a meal inside the white house kitchen july 17, 2002 in washington, d. The obamas executive chef at the white house nails a. Looking for a trump doctrine in the white house kitchen the. Cristeta pasia comerford born october 27, 1962 is a filipinoamerican chef who has been the white house executive chef since 2005. The adobo chronicles, washington bureau cristeta comerford is a filipinoamerican chef who has been the white house executive chef since 2005. Cristeta pasia comerford is a filipinoamerican chef who has been the white house executive chef since 2005. Meet white house executive chef cristeta comerford. Sunny, bo, executive chef cris comerford, white house executive pastry.
My main responsibility as the executive chef of the white house is taking care. I will assume that she will not pass up the opportunity to whip up the meal itself. M aasim, san rafael, bulacan, is where it all started for me. This mouthwatering menu will make you wish you were. Commander in chef how cristeta comerford from the philippines became the executive chef of the white house. Comerford took some time to speak with real simple about rallying talent, keeping calm, and feeding the countrys most influential family. Cristeta comerford took the job in 2005 and is the first woman and first minority to serve as executive chef. Nov 26, 2014 white house executive chef cris comerford peels vegetables tuesday in the executive mansions kitchen. I did get word the previous thursday and i had to keep mum about it. Cristeta comerford was born as cristeta pasia in the philippines. White house executive chef cris comerford, celebrity chef. White house executive chef cristeta comerford and chef ming tsai filmed a cooking demonstration in the white house kitchen featuring healthy and traditional asian recipes that follow the dietary guidelines for americans recommendations that support the u.
Meet the white house chef whos like a baseball coach. No one wants to be white house chef and its not just. The white house executive chef is the individual responsible for managing the kitchens, and for planning and preparing of all menus and meals for the president of the united states and the first family, which includes their private meals, their private entertaining, and official. Arroyo honored at white house dinner washington times. Cristeta cris comerford has spent the past decade making culinary history as executive chef of the white house. The white house executive chef is the individual responsible for managing the kitchens, and for planning and preparing of all menus and meals for the president of the united states and the first family, which includes their private meals, their private entertaining, and official state functions at the white house in washington, d. Walter scheib, former white house executive chef would ask me to come in and help at the white house during state functions and in 95, i joined the staff permanently as sous chef during the clinton presidency, she said. First lady laura bush announced august 14, 2005 that comerford was. An engaging book about life at the executive mansion. Cris comerford rules the white house kitchen as executive chef to the first family, and today she is cookin up former first lady laura bushs favorite recipe roasted pumpkin squash soup.
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