Culinary Diplomacy Project with Former White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford

The Culinary Diplomacy Project featuring former White House Executive Chef Cristeta “Cris” Comerford celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with a dynamic program at Monticello. Chef Comerford, who has served five U.S. presidents, will engage in a conversation and culinary reimagining inspired by Thomas Jefferson's table. She will creatively reinterpret Jefferson’s recipes, incorporating global influences and seasonal ingredients, while reflecting on the diplomatic spirit that characterized both her career and Jefferson’s. Central to this event is Monticello’s garden, which symbolizes Jefferson's horticultural vision and will provide fresh produce, emphasizing the importance of local, seasonal foodways and the broader cultural exchanges embodied in gardens and kitchens.