Cristeta Comerford, who lately retired as White Home Govt Chef labored for 5 U.S. Presidents from President Invoice Clinton to President Joe Biden. She is the primary lady and the primary individual of colour to carry the function.
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Cristeta Comerford, who lately retired as White Home Govt Chef labored for 5 U.S. Presidents from President Invoice Clinton to President Joe Biden. She is the primary lady and the primary individual of colour to carry the function.
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There’s an previous line: “Tell me what you eat and I’ll tell you who you are?” Nicely if it is true, then Cristeta Comerford is aware of the final 5 Presidents higher than nearly anybody.
She simply retired after almost 30 years as White Home chef. Comerford cooked for Presidents from Clinton to Biden…making every part from household snacks to state dinners.
She is the primary lady and the primary individual of colour to carry the serve in that job.
She displays on her groundbreaking function, and what she’s discovered from cooking for a number of the strongest individuals on the earth.
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This episode was produced by Elena Burnett and Brianna Scott. It was edited by Katia Riddle and Courtney Dorning. Our government producer is Sami Yenigun.
