American Culinary Federation

Wor-Wic Community College Receives Programmatic Accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:30 GMT

Two culinary programs at Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury, Md., received initial programmatic accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 29.

The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles Receives Programmatic Accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:55:03 GMT

Five culinary programs at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California–Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Calif., received initial programmatic accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 29.

Sullivan University's Culinary Programs Receive Programmatic Accreditation and Exemplary Status from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:48:36 GMT

Three culinary-arts programs at Sullivan University, two at the Louisville, Ky., campus and one at the Lexington, Ky., campus, received renewal programmatic accreditation and were recognized as exemplary from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., on Jan. 29.

Sarasota County Technical Institute Receives Programmatic Accreditation and Exemplary Status from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:17:56 GMT

The culinary-arts program at Sarasota County Technical Institute, Sarasota, Fla., received renewal programmatic accreditation and exemplary status from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., on Jan. 29.

Salter College Receives Initial Programmatic Accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:12:23 GMT

The culinary-arts program at Salter College, West Boylston, Mass., received initial programmatic accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 29.

Manchester Community College Receives Programmatic Accreditation and Exemplary Status from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:55:16 GMT

Three culinary-arts programs at Manchester Community College, Manchester, Conn., received programmatic accreditation, and two of those programs received exemplary status, from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., on Jan. 29.

Horry-Georgetown Technical College Receives Renewal Programmatic Accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:41:36 GMT

The culinary-arts program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Conway, S.C., received renewal programmatic accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 29.

Dorsey Culinary Academy Receives Initial Programmatic Accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:34:27 GMT

The culinary-arts program at Dorsey Culinary Academy, Roseville, Mich., received initial programmatic accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 29.

Delaware Technical & Community College Receives Initial Programmatic Accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:34:00 GMT

The culinary-arts program at Delaware Technical & Community College’s Dover Campus, Dover, Del., received initial programmatic accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 29.

Culinary Institute of Savannah at Savannah Technical College Receives Programmatic Accreditation and Exemplary Status from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:27:31 GMT

Two culinary-arts program at Savannah Technical College’s Culinary Institute of Savannah, Savannah, Ga., received renewal programmatic accreditation and exemplary status from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., on Jan. 29.

College of Southern Nevada Receives Programmatic Accreditation and Exemplary Status from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:10:07 GMT

Three culinary-arts programs at the College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, received programmatic accreditation, and two of those programs received exemplary status, from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., on Jan. 29.

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Receives Renewal Programmatic Accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:59 GMT

The culinary-arts program at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Austin, Texas, received renewal programmatic accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 29.

Atlantic Technical Center Receives Renewal Programmatic Accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:47:31 GMT

The culinary-arts program at Atlantic Technical Center, Coconut Creek, Fla., received renewal programmatic accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 29.

American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Grants Programmatic Accreditation to 25 Culinary Programs in U.S.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:13:38 GMT

Twenty-five culinary programs in 14 educational institutions across the United States received programmatic accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 29.

Six Student Teams Compete in Western Region "Jeopardy"-Style Culinary Competition in Nevada, March 12

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:13:28 GMT

For culinary students hoping to one day earn the title of “chef” and survive in the professional kitchen, it’s important to have fundamental cooking skills, but possessing culinary knowledge—from culinary math to sanitation—is also key. Six teams from several colleges in the West will put their brainpower to the test March 12 in the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) Western Region Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl. The competition, sponsored by American Technical Publishers, takes place during ACF’s Western Regional Conference at John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel Resort, Sparks, Nev., March 12–14.

Culinary Students Compete for Western Region Award in Nevada in March

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:12:25 GMT

How quickly can you fabricate a fish and two whole chickens? Could you prepare the classical French dish suprême de volaille a l’ecarlate under the watchful eye of professional chefs? That’s just what eight teams of culinary students will do during the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) Western Region Student Team Championship. The competition, sponsored by R.L. Schreiber, Inc., takes place at Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, Nev., during the 2012 ACF Western Regional Conference, held March 12–14 at John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel Resort, Sparks, Nev. The winning team will advance to the national competition in Orlando, Fla., in July.

Four Aspiring Chefs Compete for Regional Student Chef of the Year Title

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:11:14 GMT

Cooks from California, Oregon, Utah and Washington compete in Nevada, March 12.

Pastry Chefs Create Pineapple-Focused Desserts in Regional Competition

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:10:59 GMT

Three chefs compete in Reno, Nev., March 12 for chance to advance to nationals.

Chefs Get Creative with Arctic Char in Regional Chef of the Year Competition

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:10:40 GMT

Chefs from California and Utah face off in Nevada March 12 for chance at national award.

Ingredient of the Month: Sorghum

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:28:00 GMT

This cereal grass has broad, corn-like leaves and huge clusters of cereal grain at the end of tall, pithy stalks. Though it is said to be the third most important cereal crop grown in the U.S., it is primarily used as a feed grain for livestock. In terms of human consumption, sorghum can be made into flour and syrup, similar to molasses. It is a powerhouse of nutrition, rich in antioxidants and a good source of fiber and protein. The flour is also gluten-free, which makes it a valuable commodity in baked goods.

Galbani Mozzarella Caprese Challenge

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:27:39 GMT

Do you think you can make an award-winning caprese salad featuring Galbani® Mozzarella and without using fresh tomatoes? If so, ACF invites you to enter the Galbani® Mozzarella Caprese Challenge for a chance to win a $7,500 gift certificate toward new kitchen equipment.

Ronald DeSantis, CMC, AAC, CHE, Named ACF Certification Commission Chair

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:26:56 GMT

Certified Master Chef® (CMC®) Ronald DeSantis, AAC®, CHE, of Staatsburg, N.Y., began his two-year term as chair of the ACF Certification Commission at the group’s biannual meeting in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 13–14. DeSantis, director of culinary excellence and quality assurance for Yale Dining at Yale University, New Haven, Conn., says he and the commission’s 16 other current members will focus on increasing the awareness and credibility of ACF certification. More

AAC 2012 Candidates for Induction

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:26:03 GMT

Congratulations to the following 2012 candidates that will be inducted into the American Academy of Chefs (AAC), the honor society of the ACF, at the ACF National Convention, July 14–17, in Orlando. This is a tremendous accomplishment for these chefs as the AAC represents the highest standards of professionalism in the organization, society and industry. Learn more about the inductees.

Rosendale Wins Bocuse d'Or USA

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:25:08 GMT

Congratulations to ACF members Richard Rosendale, CMC, and his commis, Corey Siegel, CC, for winning the Bocuse d’Or USA competition, Jan. 29, at The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y. Jeffrey Lizotte placed second receiving a silver medal and ACF member William Bradley took third with a bronze medal and Danny Cerqueda placed fourth. Rosendale will spend the next year training for the international Bocuse d’Or competition with Jerome Bocuse, Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller, HHOF, an ACF national member, among others. No American has ever placed better than sixth in the competition, which was created by Paul Bocuse in 1987. More