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Cristeta Comerford
Cristeta Comerford
Born	Cristeta Gomez Pasia; October 27, 1962 (age 61); Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
Education	University of the Philippines Diliman (dropped out)
Spouse	John Comerford
Children	1
	Culinary career
Cooking style	French

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Cristeta Pasia Comerford (born October 27, 1962) is a Filipino-American chef who has been the White House executive chef since 2005. She is the first woman and first person of Asian origin to hold the post.

Early life[edit]

Cristeta Comerford was born as Cristeta Gomez Pasia in Sampaloc, Manila, the Philippines to Honesto Pasia, a public school assistant principal, and Erlinda Gomez.^[1] She grew up on Cataluña Street (now G. Tolentino) in Sampaloc, Manila. She completed her secondary education at the Manila Science High School. She attended the University of the Philippines, Diliman in Quezon City, majoring in food technology. However, she left school before completing the degree when she immigrated to the United States at the age of 23.

Career[edit]

Comerford's first job was at the Sheraton Hotel near O'Hare International Airport. She also worked at the Hyatt Regency hotel. After Chicago, she moved to Washington, D.C., and worked as a chef at two restaurants. She additionally spent six months in Vienna as a rotating chef. Comerford was recruited by White House executive chef Walter Scheib III in 1995 to work in the Clinton White House as an assistant chef.^[2]

After Scheib resigned in February 2005, Comerford was appointed White House executive chef by First Lady Laura Bush on August 14, 2005. Comerford is the first woman to hold this position.^[3] She reportedly was appointed to this position due to her handling of a large dinner that was held in honor of Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh.^[4]

On January 9, 2009, the Obama transition team announced that Comerford would be retained as the administration's head chef.^[5] Michelle Obama stated, "She is also the mom of a young daughter, and I appreciate our shared perspective on the importance of healthy eating and healthy families."^[6]

Comerford appeared on a special two-hour episode of Iron Chef America, originally broadcast on January 2, 2010. She was teamed up with Bobby Flay and competed against a team of Emeril Lagasse and Mario Batali.^[7]

As chef to a head of state, Comerford is a member of Le Club des Chefs des Chefs.^[8]^[9]

Personal life[edit]

She lives in Columbia, Maryland, with her husband, John, and their daughter Danielle.^[9]

References[edit]

^ Romero, Paolo (November 19, 2006). "Pinay chef gives Bush a paunch". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
^ "Cristeta Comerford: Enduring White House Executive Chef". ELYSIAN Magazine. July 8, 2020. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
^ Office of the First Lady (August 14, 2005). "Cristeta Comerford Named White House Executive Chef". Press Release. The White House. Retrieved April 30, 2008.
^ Candy Sagon (August 15, 2005). "Toque of the Town: White House Names 1st Female Executive Chef". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 30, 2008.
^ Stacy Finz (January 17, 2009). "Bay Area foodies ask: What will the Obamas eat?". San Francisco Chronicle.
^ Lisa Tolin (January 9, 2009). "Obama mother-in-law to join family in White House". New York Post. Associated Press.
^ Reid, Tim (January 4, 2010). "White House cuisine put to reality test with Iron Chef appearance". The Times. London. Retrieved January 4, 2010.
^ Buffery, Vicky (July 24, 2012). "Presidential chefs swap recipes for world diplomacy". Reuters. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
^ ^a ^b "Chef Cristeta Comerford". Food Network.

Government offices
Preceded by Walter Scheib	White House Executive Chef 2005–present	Incumbent

External links[edit]

"ABC News Video of First Lady Michelle Obama & her Executive Chef". ABC News. February 23, 2009.
Appearances on C-SPAN

[1] Romero, Paolo (November 19, 2006). "Pinay chef gives Bush a paunch". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 14, 2017.

[2] "Cristeta Comerford: Enduring White House Executive Chef". ELYSIAN Magazine. July 8, 2020. Retrieved May 14, 2021.

[3] Office of the First Lady (August 14, 2005). "Cristeta Comerford Named White House Executive Chef". Press Release. The White House. Retrieved April 30, 2008.

[4] Candy Sagon (August 15, 2005). "Toque of the Town: White House Names 1st Female Executive Chef". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 30, 2008.

[5] Stacy Finz (January 17, 2009). "Bay Area foodies ask: What will the Obamas eat?". San Francisco Chronicle.

[6] Lisa Tolin (January 9, 2009). "Obama mother-in-law to join family in White House". New York Post. Associated Press.

[timesonline-7] Reid, Tim (January 4, 2010). "White House cuisine put to reality test with Iron Chef appearance". The Times. London. Retrieved January 4, 2010.

[8] Buffery, Vicky (July 24, 2012). "Presidential chefs swap recipes for world diplomacy". Reuters. Retrieved October 6, 2013.

[:0-9] "Chef Cristeta Comerford". Food Network.

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+'''Cristeta Pasia Comerford''' (born October 27, 1962) is a [[Filipino Americans|Filipino-American]] chef who has been the [[White House Executive Chef|White House executive chef]] since 2005. She is the first woman and first person of Asian origin to hold the post.
-'''Cristeta Pasia Comerford''' (born October 27, 1962) is a Filipino-American chef who has been the [[White House Executive Chef]] since 2005. She is the first woman and first person of [[Asia]]n origin to hold the post.
 ==Early life==
+{{Philippine name|Gomez|Pasia}}
-Cristeta Comerford was born as '''Cristeta Gomez Pasia''' in [[Manila]], the [[Philippines]] to Honesto Pasia, a public school assistant principal, and Erlinda Gomez.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com:8080/news-feature/369569/pinay-chef-gives-bush-paunch|title=Pinay chef gives Bush a paunch|last=Romero|first=Paolo|date=November 19, 2006|newspaper=[[The Philippine Star]]|access-date=February 14, 2017}}</ref> She grew up on Cataluña Street (now G. Tolentino) in [[Sampaloc, Manila]]. She completed her secondary education at the [[Manila Science High School]]. She attended the [[University of the Philippines, Diliman]] in [[Quezon City]], majoring in [[food technology]]. However, she left school before completing the degree when she immigrated to the United States at the age of 23.
+Cristeta Comerford was born as '''Cristeta Gomez Pasia''' in [[Sampaloc, Manila]], the [[Philippines]] to Honesto Pasia, a public school assistant principal, and Erlinda Gomez.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com:8080/news-feature/369569/pinay-chef-gives-bush-paunch|title=Pinay chef gives Bush a paunch|last=Romero|first=Paolo|date=November 19, 2006|newspaper=[[The Philippine Star]]|access-date=February 14, 2017}}</ref> She grew up on Cataluña Street (now G. Tolentino) in [[Sampaloc, Manila]]. She completed her secondary education at the [[Manila Science High School]]. She attended the [[University of the Philippines, Diliman]] in [[Quezon City]], majoring in [[food technology]]. However, she left school before completing the degree when she immigrated to the [[United States]] at the age of 23.
 ==Career==
-Comerford's first job was at the [[Sheraton Hotel]] near [[O'Hare International Airport]]. She also worked at the [[Hyatt]] Regency hotel. After Chicago, she moved to [[Washington, D.C.]], and worked as a chef at two restaurants. She additionally spent six months in [[Vienna, Austria|Vienna]] as a rotating chef. Comerford was recruited by White House executive chef [[Walter S. Scheib III|Walter Scheib III]] in 1995 to work in the [[Bill Clinton|Clinton White House]] as an assistant chef<ref>{{Cite web|last=Magazine|first=ELYSIAN|date=2020-07-08|title=Cristeta Comerford: Enduring White House Executive Chef|url=https://readelysian.com/cristeta-comerford-enduring-white-house-executive-chef/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=ELYSIAN Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>.
+Comerford's first job was at the [[Sheraton Hotel]] near [[O'Hare International Airport]]. She also worked at the [[Hyatt]] Regency hotel. After Chicago, she moved to Washington, D.C., and worked as a chef at two restaurants. She additionally spent six months in [[Vienna, Austria|Vienna]] as a rotating chef. Comerford was recruited by White House executive chef [[Walter S. Scheib III|Walter Scheib III]] in 1995 to work in the [[Bill Clinton|Clinton White House]] as an assistant chef.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 8, 2020|title=Cristeta Comerford: Enduring White House Executive Chef|url=https://readelysian.com/cristeta-comerford-enduring-white-house-executive-chef/|access-date=May 14, 2021|website=ELYSIAN Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>
-After Scheib resigned in February 2005, Comerford was appointed White House Executive Chef by [[First Lady of the United States|First Lady]] [[Laura Bush]] on August 14, 2005. Comerford is the first woman to hold this position.<ref>{{cite web |author=Office of the First Lady |title=Cristeta Comerford Named White House Executive Chef |url=https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2005/08/20050814-1.html |work=Press Release |publisher=The White House |date=14 August 2005 |accessdate=2008-04-30 }}</ref> She reportedly was appointed to this position due to her handling of a large dinner that was held in honor of [[India]]n [[Prime Minister|prime minister]] [[Manmohan Singh]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Candy Sagon |title=Toque of the Town: White House Names 1st Female Executive Chef |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/14/AR2005081400625.html |work=[[The Washington Post]] |date=15 August 2005 |accessdate=2008-04-30 }}</ref>
+After Scheib resigned in February 2005, Comerford was appointed White House executive chef by [[First Lady of the United States|First Lady]] [[Laura Bush]] on August 14, 2005. Comerford is the first woman to hold this position.<ref>{{cite web |author=Office of the First Lady |title=Cristeta Comerford Named White House Executive Chef |url=https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2005/08/20050814-1.html |work=Press Release |publisher=The White House |date=August 14, 2005 |accessdate=April 30, 2008 }}</ref> She reportedly was appointed to this position due to her handling of a large dinner that was held in honor of Indian prime minister [[Manmohan Singh]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Candy Sagon |title=Toque of the Town: White House Names 1st Female Executive Chef |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/14/AR2005081400625.html |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=August 15, 2005 |accessdate=April 30, 2008 }}</ref>
-[[File:State Dining Room of the White House during the Christmas holiday press preview, Nov. 28, 2012.jpg|thumb|White House Executive Chef Chris Comerford and children make White House honey tea stirrers, Nov. 28, 2012]]
+[[File:State Dining Room of the White House during the Christmas holiday press preview, Nov. 28, 2012.jpg|thumb|White House executive chef Cris Comerford and children make White House honey tea stirrers, Nov 28, 2012]]
-On January 9, 2009, the [[Presidential transition of Barack Obama|Obama transition team]] announced that Comerford would be retained as the administration's head chef.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=San Francisco Chronicle|title=Bay Area foodies ask: What will the Obamas eat?|author=Stacy Finz|date=17 January 2009|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/01/17/MN3J15BRTM.DTL&type=food}}</ref> [[Michelle Obama]] stated, "She is also the mom of a young daughter, and I appreciate our shared perspective on the importance of healthy eating and healthy families."<ref>{{cite news |author=Lisa Tolin |title=Obama mother-in-law to join family in White House |url=https://nypost.com/2009/01/09/obama-mother-in-law-to-join-family-in-white-house/ |work=New York Post|publisher=Associated Press |date=9 January 2009 }}</ref>
+On January 9, 2009, the [[Presidential transition of Barack Obama|Obama transition team]] announced that Comerford would be retained as the administration's head chef.<ref>{{cite news|work=San Francisco Chronicle|title=Bay Area foodies ask: What will the Obamas eat?|author=Stacy Finz|date=January 17, 2009|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/01/17/MN3J15BRTM.DTL&type=food}}</ref> [[Michelle Obama]] stated, "She is also the mom of a young daughter, and I appreciate our shared perspective on the importance of healthy eating and healthy families."<ref>{{cite news |author=Lisa Tolin |title=Obama mother-in-law to join family in White House |url=https://nypost.com/2009/01/09/obama-mother-in-law-to-join-family-in-white-house/ |work=New York Post|agency=Associated Press |date=January 9, 2009 }}</ref>
-Comerford appeared on a special two-hour episode of ''[[Iron Chef America]]'', originally broadcast on January 2, 2010. She was teamed up with [[Bobby Flay]] and competed against a team of [[Emeril Lagasse]] and [[Mario Batali]].<ref name="timesonline">{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6974698.ece|title=White House cuisine put to reality test with Iron Chef appearance|last=Reid|first=Tim|date=4 January 2010|work=TimesOnline|accessdate=4 January 2010 | location=London}}</ref>
+Comerford appeared on a special two-hour episode of ''[[Iron Chef America]]'', originally broadcast on January 2, 2010. She was teamed up with [[Bobby Flay]] and competed against a team of [[Emeril Lagasse]] and [[Mario Batali]].<ref name="timesonline">{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6974698.ece|title=White House cuisine put to reality test with Iron Chef appearance|last=Reid|first=Tim|date=January 4, 2010|work=The Times|accessdate=January 4, 2010 | location=London}}</ref>
-As chef to a [[head of state]], Comerford is a member of [[Le Club des Chefs des Chefs]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/24/us-france-chefs-idUSBRE86N0O320120724|title=Presidential chefs swap recipes for world diplomacy|work= [[Reuters]]|date=24 July 2012|accessdate= 6 October 2013|last1= Buffery|first1=Vicky}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
+As chef to a [[head of state]], Comerford is a member of [[Le Club des Chefs des Chefs]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-chefs-idUSBRE86N0O320120724|title=Presidential chefs swap recipes for world diplomacy|work= [[Reuters]]|date=July 24, 2012|accessdate= October 6, 2013|last1= Buffery|first1=Vicky}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
 ==Personal life==
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 ==Further reading==
 * [http://asiasociety.org/lifestyle/popular-culture/cris-comerford-filipino-and-proud Cris Comerford is Filipino And Proud, 25 August 2009]
-* {{cite news | title=Hail to the Chef!| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/21/AR2005082101106.html?sub=AR | accessdate=August 22, 2005 | work=The Washington Post | date=August 22, 2005}}
+* {{cite news | title=Hail to the Chef!| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/21/AR2005082101106.html?sub=AR | accessdate=August 22, 2005 | newspaper=The Washington Post | date=August 22, 2005}}
 * {{cite web| title=Cristeta Comerford is White House Chef (Photos)| url=http://www.rightpundits.com/?p=2656| accessdate=January 10, 2009| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090119004538/http://www.rightpundits.com/?p=2656| archive-date=January 19, 2009| url-status=dead}}
 * {{cite news | title=Yes, she can (cook) | url=http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/1375517,FOO-News-obama14.article | accessdate=January 14, 2009 | work=Chicago Sun-Times | first=Lynne | last=Marek | date=January 14, 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090119110210/http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/1375517,FOO-News-obama14.article | archive-date=January 19, 2009 | url-status=dead }}
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 ==External links==
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-* {{cite web | title=ABC News Video of First Lady Michelle Obama & her Executive Chef |date= February 23, 2009  | url=https://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=6939075}}
+* {{cite web | title=ABC News Video of First Lady Michelle Obama & her Executive Chef |website= [[ABC News]] |date= February 23, 2009 | url=https://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=6939075}}
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