American Culinary Federation

Award-Winning Thanksgiving Day Recipes and Photos Available

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:07:01 GMT

Professional chefs offer recipes using butternut squash, pumpkin and cranberry.

ACF Announces Its 2010 National Events Series

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:07:55 GMT

Chefs gather in New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Alabama and California in 2010.

ACF and Clemson University Offer Tips for Downsizing Calories and Portions in November's Issue of "Culinary Nutrition News," Available Today

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:15:58 GMT

“It is no secret that we are a supersized nation—just look at our excessive food portions and growing waistlines. Something’s got to give. And that something is calories,” says Dr. Margaret D. Condrasky, R.D., CCE, in this month’s issue of “Culinary Nutrition News: Downsizing Calories and Portions,” provided by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Chef & Child Foundation and Clemson University, Clemson, S.C. To download the free article, visit www.acfchefs.org/CNN.

Linda Vogler Finalist for Women Chefs & Restaurateurs Community Service Award

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:46:10 GMT

Women Chefs & Restaurateurs (WCR) announced yesterday that American Culinary Federation (ACF) member Linda Vogler, of Alexandria, Va., is one of two finalists for its Community Service Award, sponsored by L’Academie de Cuisine.

President's Message - ACF at Home and Abroad

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:31:26 GMT

In last month’s issue of The National Culinary Review, ACF Culinary Team USA Manager Steve Jilleba, CMC, CCE, AAC, discussed his goals for the national team, which could compete at such international competitions as the American Culinary Classic in Chicago, the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg and the Salon Culinaire Mondial in Basel, Switzerland, in the next two years. In 2012, the team will represent the U.S. at the Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung (IKA), or “culinary Olympics,” in Erfurt, Germany.

H1N1 Flu Spreads Just like the Regular Flu

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:44:16 GMT

H1N1 flu virus spreads just like regular flu. That’s why you should make a habit of washing your hands. Flu germs can start spreading up to a day before symptoms start and to seven days after getting sick, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. FLU.gov has all the information you need on H1N1 prevention.

In the Kitchen with Top Chef: Las Vegas Competitor Ron Duprat

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:43:45 GMT

When Top Chef: Las Vegas premiered Aug. 19, 2.6 million Americans tuned in, and ACF member Ron Duprat was one of 17 lucky chef’testants. After six weeks of quickfire challenges and elimination rounds, Duprat, executive chef at the Hollywood Beach Marriott in Hollywood, Fla., was sent home. We caught up with him to talk about his career, his passions and his plans for the future. Read the interview.

Five Named ACF-Approved Culinary Judges

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:43:04 GMT

Congratulations to the following ACF members for achieving their goal of becoming an ACF-approved culinary competition judge.
Olivier Andreini, CMC; executive chef, Merion Cricket Club, Haverford, Pa.; ACF National Chapter
John Fisher, CEC, CCE, AAC; chef-instructor, Renton Technical College, Renton, Wash.; ACF Washington State Chefs Association
George O’Palenick, CEC, CCE, AAC; associate professor, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, R.I.; ACF Rhode Island Chapter
Brian Sode, CEC, AAC; executive chef, The Bear’s Club; Jupiter, Fla.; ACF National Chapter
Sgt. Maj. Mark Warren, CEC, AAC; U.S. Army Europe Chief Food Operations, overseas; Old Dominion ACF Chapter

Join ACF Culinary Team USA

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:41:11 GMT

Take pride in American cuisine and showcase your talents in the global culinary arena. Apply and represent the United States in international culinary competitions. Join us on an exhilarating journey to bring home the gold.

NCR Quiz Breaking News

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:40:33 GMT

The continuing-education quiz, which is available online through the ACF Foundation eCulinary Professional Development Institute, can be downloaded from the ACF Web site beginning in January 2010 for those who wish to review the questions before taking the quiz. The quiz will no longer appear in The National Culinary Review.

Find ACF Certification with Ease

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:40:05 GMT

Based on your feedback, ACF certification information can now be more readily found on the home page of the ACF Web site. Certify is now located on the menu and Get Certified is a quick link.

Now Scheduling 2010 ACE Training

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:39:29 GMT

Are you interested in hosting an Approved Certification Evaluator (ACE) training at your location in 2010? The practical exam host site requirements include coordinating and sponsoring the meeting space, audio visual needs, and breakfast and lunch for participants. ACF provides the regional ACE trainer. Request your date [PDF].

2010 Regional Conference Registration

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:38:44 GMT

Your ACF Membership is More Valuable Than Ever.

ACF Awards and Competitions

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:38:32 GMT

Applications Deadline Nov. 9.

Olivier Andreini, CMC, Approved as an American Culinary Federation Culinary Competition Judge

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:50:02 GMT

The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Culinary Competition Committee announced this month that Olivier Andreini, CMC, executive chef, Merion Cricket Club, Haverford, Pa., has been approved to be a culinary competition judge throughout the U.S.