The Culinary Insider – 2012
Through The Culinary Insider e-newsletter, the federation provides members with regular news alerts and timely information on products and services offered by the American Culinary Federation and its partners.
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 27 - December 31, 2012
- Voting Eligibility for ACF National Officer Candidates
- ACF Culinary Team USA Applications Due Feb. 28
- Calling all ACF Educators!
- Aran Essig, CEC®, CCA®, Wins MINOR’S® My Story Contest
- MyCulinaryCampus.com Now Offers Continuing Educations Hours
- McCormick® Flavor Forecast® 2013
- Job Hunting in Today’s Economy
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 26 - December 17, 2012
- Local Sourcing and Healthful Kids’ Meals Top “What’s Hot in 2013”
- ACF National Officer Nominations Closed
- Knives That Put Comfort & Safety First
- ACF Member Discount at NAFEM
- Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFÉ)
- Women’s Foodservice Forum SOAR Award Nominations
- Calling all ACF Educators!
- Kids Recipe Challenge
- ACFEF Disaster Relief Recovery
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 25 - December 3, 2012
- 1,000 Chefs Support Childhood Nutrition Day
- Represent the United States in the Culinary Global Arena
- Buy an ACF-Branded Executive Chef Coat
- Cold Case: Revealing Immune-Boosting Foods
- 2013 Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl Applications Due
- MyCulinaryCampus.com Offers ACF-Approved Continuing Education Hours
- Chef Competing in “4G for Hunger” Selects ACF’s Chef & Child Foundation
- Chefpertise Guide Features ACF Certified Chefs
- ACFEF Disaster Relief Recovery
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 24 - November 19, 2012
- ACFEF Disaster Relief for Members
- Growing Green Awards Nominations
- Ingredient of the Month: Figs
- High Carbon Knives are Sharper, Last Longer
- Flavors of the Mediterranean: A Minute® Rice Competition
- Chefs Move to Schools “Back to School Launch” Webinar
- NRA Seeks Nominations for Operator Innovations Awards
- Casting Calls for Competitors and Judges
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 23 - November 5, 2012
- ACFEF Disaster Relief for Storm Victims
- Do you hire culinary school grads?
- 2016 ACF Culinary Team USA Managers Announced
- Wear a More Distinctive Chef Coat
- 2013 ACF Award Applications are Due Nov. 16, 2012
- 2013 ACF Regional Conferences Registration Discounted
- Culinary Nutrition News: Going Greek
- Grants Awarded to Chefs Volunteering for Chefs Move to Schools
- Restaurant Neighbor Award
- Help Pick the MINOR’S® My Story Contest Winner
- MARS Chef Showdown Dessert Recipe Contest
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 22 - October 22, 2012
- Take the “What’s Hot in 2013” Survey
- Better Prepared Professional Cutlery
- ACF Culinary Team USA Has Stellar Performance at IKA
- ACF Members Proudly Represent United States at IKA
- ACF Chefs Honored at IKA
- New Logo Unveiled for 2013 Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl
- ACF’s e-Store Has New Items
- Getting Your ACF Chapter in the News
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 21 - October 8, 2012
- ACF Culinary Team USA and ACF Members Go for the Gold at IKA
- Chefs Move to Schools Webinar
- Better Prepared Professional Cutlery
- Arsenic: Poison and Remedy
- Plugrá European-Style Butter Receives ACF Seal of Approval
- Dr. L.J. Minor Chef Professionalism Award Sponsored by MINOR’s®
- Inaugural “Science of Food” Workshop
- Ingredient of the Month: Broccoli
- Current Contests
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 20 - September 24, 2012
- ACF Culinary Team USA and ACF Members on Road to “culinary Olympics”
- ACF Culinary Team USA Appreciation Reception
- Buy an ACF-branded Executive Chef Coat
- 2013 ACF Award Applications Available for Download—Deadline Nov. 16
- Ingredient of the Month: Leeks
- It’s VEGAS, Baby!
- Three Chefs Appointed to ACFEF Leadership Positions
- Become an Honor Society Member
- Inaugural “Science of Food” Workshop
- Organize your ACF Chapter’s Childhood Nutrition Day and You Could Win a Trip to the 2013 ACF National Convention
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 19 - September 11, 2012
- Certified Sous Chef™ Program Accredited by NCCA
- ACFEF Needs Your Vote to Share in $5 Million in Grant Funds
- The New Happy Chef Catalog is Here
- Pub Grub, Money Management, Dessert and More in Sizzle’s Fall Issue
- Presenters Needed for 2013 ACF Regional Conferences
- It’s VEGAS, Baby!
- All About Eggs
- Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFE)
- ACFEF Grants Accreditation and Certification to 72 Culinary Programs
- ACF Names Three Competition Judges
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 18 - August 27, 2012
- President’s Weight Challenge
- ACF Chefs Approved as WACS Judges
- Lingering Tannins
- A More Comfortable Executive Chef Coat
- Special Casting for “Chopped”
- International Chefs Congress: Origins and Frontiers
- Ingredient of the Month: Green Beans
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 17 - August 13, 2012
- Congratulations to Certified Master Chef® Jason Hall
- U.S. Dept. of Labor Recognizes ACFEF Apprenticeship Program with U.S. Army
- Euro Fit Chef Coat
- Win $10,000 for Your ACF Chapter by Supporting the Chef & Child Foundation
- 2013 ACF Student Team Competition Applications Due Aug. 30
- ACF Recertification Scholarships
- Your Potato Appetizer Recipe Could Be Worth $1,500
- ACF National Elections for 2013–2015
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 16 - July 30, 2012
- Seven Accomplished Chefs Vie to Join the Ranks of the Elite CMCs
- Students at Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center Win First Place at SkillsUSA
- A More Comfortable French Knot Chef Coat
- ACF National Officer Nominations
- Allergen Awareness: The Gluten-Free Edition
- Taste of the Beach—Pensacola Beach, Fla.
- New Certified Culinary Educator® Exam
- Avocados: Ingredient of the Month
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 15 - July 23, 2012
- ACF National Convention Memorable
- ACF National Convention Competition Winners
- Chef Coats Now Putting Comfort First
- ACF National Convention Honorees and Award Recipients
- Chef & Child Foundation Award Recipients
- AAC Honorees and Inductees
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 14 - July 2, 2012
- Culinary Experts Compete to Make Healthy Meals for School Cafeterias
- ACF National Convention is Almost Here
- New CookCool Performance Apparel
- Win a Trip for Two to the “culinary Olympics”
- Conserve Initiative in Canada
- U.S. Team Wins Silver at Beijing International Cuisine Competition
- 2012 ACF National Convention Apparel
- Getting Your ACF Chapter in the News
- Are you a single chef looking for love?
- US Foods Launches Contest to Find America’s “Next Top Product”
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 13 - June 18, 2012
- Rick Moonen, Cat Cora, Robert Irvine and Paul Prudhomme, HAAC, HOF
- Share Your ACF Insights & Win an iPad
- Chefs Move to Schools Grants
- Be a Member of ACF Culinary Team USA for a Day Winners Named
- ACF Culinary Team USA Regional Fundraising Competition Results
- How do ACF chefs stay cool?
- Brett Brennan Named Lead Like “Mike” Winner
- Sodium: A Little Goes a Long Way
- Build a Better Burger® Contest
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 12 - June 4, 2012
- Share Your ACF Insights and You Could Win an iPad
- Salmon a la Nage, Pie Trends, Leadership in the Kitchen and More
- Classic Chef Coats Still Favored
- World Menu Report Shows Diners Face Barriers to Choosing Healthier Options
- Ingredient of the Month: Tomatoes
- Save the Date!
- Restaurants to Add 450,000 Summer Jobs, According to NRA Projections
- Register for ACF National Convention
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 11 - May 21, 2012
- Get Sizzle’s New App on Your iPhone, Smartphone, iPad and Kindle Fire
- Be a Member of ACF Culinary Team USA for a Day
- NEW CookCool Performance Apparel
- Fermentation
- ACF Training Series Highlights Soup & Sauce Station
- Save the Date!
- ACF National Convention
- Cooking to Create MyPlate
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 10 - May 7, 2012
- Daniel Gorman Wins Hans Bueschkens Junior Chefs Challenge
- Allison Weldon to Compete in National Chaine des Rotisseurs Young Chef Competition
- The New Happy Chef Catalog is Here
- ACF Ethics and ACF Internal Audit Committee Members Named
- ACF Northeast Regional Conference
- Save the Date!
- Ingredient of the Month: Beef
- Complimentary Life Insurance
- 12th Annual Pillsbury Bakers Plus Creative Decorating Competition
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 9 - April 23, 2012
- ACF Culinary Team USA Regional Fundraising Contest Update
- The Largest Selection in Classic Chef Coats
- Attendees Wowed at ACF Central Regional Conference
- Job Hunting in Today’s Economy
- Save the Date!
- Ingredient of the Month: Pistachios
- ACFEF First Annual Golf Tournament
- MyCulinaryCampus.com is making waves during spring!
- National Restaurant Association Award Recipients
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 8 - April 9, 2012
- Experience ACF National Convention from the President’s Perspective
- Williams-Sonoma Chefs Program
- Piped Front Executive Chef Coat—$34.95
- Be a Member of ACF Culinary Team USA for a Day—Apply by May 24
- New Nordic Cuisine
- Grants Available for Chefs Participating in Chefs Move to Schools
- New Trainings for ACF Members
- Save the Date!
- Top Grilled Cheese Contest
- Food Network Casting Engaged Couples Who Work in Food Industry
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 7 - March 26, 2012
- Chefs Move to Schools Grants Available for Participating Chefs
- New ACF Training Series Highlights Breakfast Station for Apprentices
- More Reasons to Be :)
- Greek Yogurt: Ingredient of the Month
- Save the Date!
- Lights. Camera. Action!
- National Lunch Break for Schools Fundraiser Successful
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 6 - March 12, 2012
- From Catering to Vegetarian Cuisine, Spring’s Sizzle Has Something for You
- Calling All Competitors!
- Experience the New Happy Chef
- Mentoring Opportunity for Student at the 2012 ACF National Convention in Orlando, Fla.
- Save the Date!
- Ingredient Face-Off: Round 1
- News from MyCulinaryCampus
- The Time is Now to Become a CEPC®
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 5 - February 27, 2012
- ACF Releases Comprehensive 2011 Salary Study and Salary Calculator
- Mentoring Opportunity for Students
- New Lettuce—Fill It, Dip It, Grill It…
- Mark Your Calendars to Eat Lunch Out for Lunch Break for Schools
- New Training Materials for ACF Chapter
- Executive Quality Chef Apparel for Less
- ACF Southeast Regional Conference
- ACFEF Grants Programmatic Certification
- Save the Date!
- Les Dames d’Escoffier Legacy Awards
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 4 - February 13, 2012
- Michelle Obama Announces New Chefs Move to Schools Website and Coalition Lead by ACF and School Nutrition Association
- Executive Quality Chef Apparel for Less
- Eat Lunch Out for Lunch Break for Schools and Support Chefs Move to Schools
- National Apprenticeship Training Program for Cooks Now Available
- You Could Win $100,000 in 2012
- ACFEF Grants Programmatic Accreditation to 25 Culinary Programs
- Why Most Diets Fail and How You Can Help
- In the Kitchen With Richard Rosendale, CMC
- Save the Date!
- Casting Calls
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 3 - January 30, 2012
- Rosendale Wins Bocuse d’Or USA
- AAC 2012 Candidates for Induction
- Last Chance for New Year Specials
- Ronald DeSantis, CMC®, AAC®, CHE, Named ACF Certification Commission Chair
- You Could Win $100,000 in 2012
- Galbani® Mozzarella Caprese Challenge
- Save the Date!
- Ingredient of the Month: Sorghum
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 2 - January 16, 2012
- Chefs Needed for Love Your Veggies™ Lunch Break for Schools—Sign Up Extended to Jan. 27
- Low Prices on Apparel for 2012
- What’s in Your Wok: A Fried Rice Competition
- Save the Date!
- A Look Back at 2011—the Year of Culinary Nutrition
- Grab the Power of KNOWLEDGE for YOUR CAREER
- 2012 McCormick® Flavor Forecast® Goes Global for First Time
- Operator Innovations Awards
The Culinary Insider, Vol. X, Issue 1 - January 2, 2012
- Don’t Miss Out on Big Savings for the 2012 ACF Southeast Regional Conference
- ACF Chef Coats - $34.95
- Kale: Ingredient of the Month
- Save the Date!
- Restaurant Industry Awards Submission Deadline Jan. 7