The Culinary Insider – 2015

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.

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PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 26 - December 28, 2015

  • What We Were Talking About in 2015
  • ACF 2016 Events - Early Registration Rates!
  • Deadline for 2016 American Academy of Chefs Application
  • Cheese News For 2016

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 25 - December 14, 2015

  • ACF Blog: Top Stories from We Are Chefs
  • ACF 2016 Events - Registration is Open
  • Deans and Directors Retreat
  • Feed Your Passion
  • 2016 American Academy of Chefs Application
  • Featured Ingredient - Rutabaga
  • ACF BLOWOUT Sale!

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 24 - November 30, 2015

  • ACF Blog: Top Stories from We Are Chefs
  • ACF 2016 Events - Registration is Open
  • ACF Member in the News
  • 2016 American Academy of Chefs Application
  • Ingredient of the Month - Eggs
  • Sizzle’s Winter Issue is Here!
  • ACF BLOWOUT Sale!

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 23 - November 16, 2015

  • 2016 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast
  • ACF Chapters Celebrate Childhood Nutrition Day
  • ACF Blog: Diversity in Leadership Series
  • ACF 2016 Events - Registration is Open
  • 2016 American Academy of Chefs Application
  • Idaho® Potato Tailgating Recipe Contest
  • Feed your passion
  • Ingredient of the Month - Eggs
  • Sizzle’s Winter Issue is Here!
  • ACF BLOWOUT Sale!

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 22 - November 2, 2015

  • National Apprenticeship Week
  • ACF BLOWOUT Sale!
  • ACF Members Take Top Honors In WACS Global Chef Challenge Americas
  • ACF 2016 Events - Registration is Open
  • 2016 American Academy of Chefs Application
  • Idaho® Potato Tailgating Recipe Contest
  • Ingredient of the Month - Honey
  • Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Scholarship Recipients
  • Make Plans to be at the World Food Championships Nov 4–10

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 21 - October 19, 2015

  • Celebrate International Chefs Day Tomorrow!
  • ACF 2016 Events - Registration is Open
  • 2016 American Academy of Chefs Application
  • We Are Chefs Blog: Cookbook Giveaway
  • 2015 Cook. Craft. Create. On-Demand
  • October Ingredient of the Month - Honey
  • ACF Members Named Top Chefs in Maple Leaf Farms Discover Duck Contest
  • Make Plans to be at the World Food Championships Nov. 4–10

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 20 - October 5, 2015

  • ACF Launches We Are Chefs Blog
  • Childhood Nutrition Day, October 16
  • Myers Park Country Club Hosts ACF Culinary Team USA Fundraising Dinner
  • ACF at the 2015 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show
  • ACF Members Shine at ment’or Young Chef Competition Series
  • Vitamix XL
  • International Chefs Day - Healthy Kids, Healthy Future
  • Ingredient of the Month - Salmon
  • Make Plans to be at the World Food Championships Nov. 4–10

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 19 - September 21, 2015

  • ACF Member Takes Home Two EMMY© Awards
  • 2016 ACF Awards Deadline: September 30
  • What’s Hot in 2016 Chef Survey
  • Call for 2016 Presenters
  • New Charcoal Color Option in CookCool Apparel
  • Remembering Willy Rossel, 1921–2015
  • Ingredient of the Month - Salmon
  • What’s Hot in 2016 Chef Survey
  • Childhood Nutrition Day, October 16
  • The Fall Issue of Sizzle is Here!
  • CAFÉ Educators Workshop
  • Culinary Competition Workshop by Corey Siegel

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 18 - September 8, 2015

  • 2016 ACF Awards Deadline: September 30
  • Call for 2016 Presenters
  • 2016 Events Announced: Save the Dates!
  • Childhood Nutrition Day, October 16
  • 10th Annual StarChefs International Chefs Congress
  • Guy’s Grocery Games Now Casting Military Veterans
  • What’s Hot in 2016 Chef Survey
  • New Fashion Color in Coordinating Coats
  • The Fall Issue of Sizzle is Here!
  • Culinary Competition Workshop by Corey Siegel
  • CAFÉ Educators Workshop

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 17 - August 24, 2015

  • Call for 2016 Presenters
  • ACF Member Benefit
  • 2016 ACF Awards Deadline: September 30
  • Anti-fog Lenses Receive Seal of Approval
  • Apprenticeship Gains Press
  • Cook. Craft. Create. is Online!
  • Save The Dates! 2016 Events Announced
  • 100% Cotton Bib Aprons with ACF Logo
  • ACF Member Wins Inaugural Chefs Taste Challenge
  • Ingredient of the Month: Eggplant
  • CAFÉ Educators Workshop
  • Special Offer from Vitamix Until August 30 for Cook. Craft. Create. Attendees

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 16 - August 10, 2015

  • Cook. Craft. Create. By the Numbers
  • Special Offer from Vitamix Until August 30 for Cook. Craft. Create. Attendees
  • ACF #SMART Chef Apparel in New Colors
  • Bocuse d’Or USA 2017 National Competition Applications Now Being Accepted
  • Ingredient of the Month: Eggplant

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 15 - July 27, 2015

  • Cook. Craft. Create. Spotlight: Contemporary Middle Eastern Mezze
  • Ingredient of the Month: Eggplant
  • Bocuse d’Or USA 2017 National Competition Applications Now Being Accepted
  • FOOD Network’s Spring Baking Championship is CASTING NOW!
  • Win a PolyScience Chef Series Immersion Circulator

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 14 - July 13, 2015

  • Cook. Craft. Create. Spotlight: Charcuterie with Chef Brian Polcyn
  • Ingredient of the Month: Parsley
  • Got Gadgets?
  • Youth Team Lunch Tickets on Sale Now
  • Read Summer Sizzle
  • Join us for the 44th Annual AAC Reception & Dinner
  • Win a PolyScience Chef Series Immersion Circulator

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 13 - June 29, 2015

  • Calling All Sous Chefs!
  • ACFEF Scholarships Awarded
  • Cook. Craft. Create. Spotlight
  • Ingredient of the Month: Parsley
  • AAC Election Results are In!
  • Youth Team Lunch Tickets on Sale Now
  • Win a Ticket to StarChefs International Chefs Congress!
  • $25 Admission for ACF Members to Summer Fancy Food Show
  • ACF Culinary Team USA in the News
  • Read Summer Sizzle

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 12 - June 15, 2015

  • Election Results: ACF National Officers for 2015–2017
  • Cook. Craft. Create. Spotlight
  • New Heather Gray #SMART Gear
  • ACF Chefs Compete in Chefs Taste Challenge
  • Ingredient of the Month: Parsley
  • Read Summer Sizzle
  • ACF Chefs Support the Arts
  • Restaurantware joins ACF Advantage Program
  • ACF Culinary Team USA in the News
  • $25 Admission for ACF Members to Summer Fancy Food Show
  • Make a Difference for a Child
  • Register Now for the American Culinary Classic
  • Reminder: Only One Week Left to Complete the Job Analysis Study!

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 11 - June 1, 2015

  • Make a Difference for a Child
  • Win Cash for Your Duck Recipe!
  • Cook. Craft. Create. Spotlight
  • Ingredient of the Month: Parsley
  • ACF Chefs Attend NRA Show!
  • No More Food Waste
  • Track Your Seafood
  • StarChefs International Chefs Congress Turns 10!
  • Register Now for the American Culinary Classic
  • Dawn Sweeney inducted into Les Amis d’Escoffier Society
  • ACF Certification Program Survey Notice
  • ACF Member Meeting

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 10 - May 18, 2015

  • Don’t Forget to Vote!
  • SWAP Meat™ for a Chance at Some Cash!
  • Cook. Craft. Create. Spotlight
  • Ingredient of the Month: Lamb
  • Explore Chicago Dining
  • A Taste of Spain in the US
  • Calling all Competitors!
  • Congrats to Sodexo USA!
  • Red Sun Farms Joins ACF Culinary Team USA
  • Help Support ACF Culinary Youth Team USA
  • Register Now for the American Culinary Classic

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 9 - May 4, 2015

  • 2015–2017 ACF National Officer Voting Starts Today!
  • National Chefs Move to Schools Day, May 8th 2015
  • Why Should You Register for Cook. Craft. Create?
  • Ingredient of the Month: Lamb
  • Congrats to Job Corps for 50 Years
  • Chapter Hosts ACF’s First Sustainable Cooking Competition
  • Vitamix® XL®
  • Red Sun Farms Joins ACF Culinary Team USA
  • Help Support ACF Culinary Youth Team USA
  • Register Now for the American Culinary Classic
  • Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFÉ)

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 8 - April 20, 2015

  • Chefs, Students Receive Awards at ChefConnect: Indy
  • Why Should You Register for Cook. Craft. Create?
  • Ingredient of the Month
  • Infoodsys Added to ACF Members Advantage Program
  • Mitchell Plays Lead Chef in Re-enactment of Iconic 1865 Banquet
  • New Women’s Wear from Happy Chef
  • Register Now for the American Culinary Classic
  • Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFÉ)
  • Recertification Scholarship Deadline is April 30
  • Help Support ACF Culinary Youth Team USA
  • ACF Central Florida Chapter to Host First Category KG Competition
  • New Industry Trends Report and ACF Member Offer

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 7 - April 6, 2015

  • Last Call for ChefConnect: Indy
  • ACF National President Visits Alaska
  • Recertification Scholarship Deadline is April 30
  • Culinary Heritage Open House during ChefConnect: Indy
  • Protect Your Mobile Devices with #SMART in 2015
  • Worlds of Flavor® Conference
  • Calling All Bakers!
  • Register Now for the American Culinary Classic
  • Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFÉ)
  • Ingredient of the Month - Ricotta Cheese

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 6 - March 23, 2015

  • Congratulations to Our Western Region Award Winners
  • What’s Happening at ChefConnect: Indy
  • ACF National President Receives NAFEM’s Doctorate of Foodservice (DFS)
  • New Heather Gray Executive Coat - 2015 Happy Chef Catalog
  • Worlds of Flavor® Conference
  • International Association of Culinary Professionals Conference in DC
  • ACF Professional Competition Manual Newly Updated
  • Register Now for the American Culinary Classic
  • Are You Eligible to Vote in ACF’s Election?
  • Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFÉ)
  • Apply Now for the CAFÉ/Kendall College Green Award
  • ACF Members Save at THE PLAYERS Championship
  • Hire The Best!
  • Recertification Scholarship Deadline is April 30
  • Ingredient of the Month!
  • Work-Life Balance Survey

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 5 - March 9, 2015

  • Congratulations to Our Central Region Award Winners
  • Have You Registered for ChefConnect: Indy?
  • CA Law: Foie Gras Battle Continues
  • Charles Carroll, CEC, AAC, Named President of Worldchefs
  • Get Inspired with the 2015 Happy Chef Catalog
  • Worlds of Flavor® Conference
  • International Association of Culinary Professionals Conference in DC
  • ACF Western Region Competitions are Almost Here
  • Register Now for the American Culinary Classic
  • Are You Eligible to Vote in ACF’s Election?
  • Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFÉ)
  • Apply Now for the CAFÉ/Kendall College Green Award
  • ACF Members Save at THE PLAYERS Championship
  • The Les Dames d’Escoffier International Legacy Awards
  • Recertification Scholarship Deadline is April 30

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 4 - February 23, 2015

  • Chefs, Students Receive Awards at ChefConnect: Baltimore
  • Have You Registered for ChefConnect: Indy?
  • Recipe of the Week
  • Protect Your Bubble
  • BOCA Burgers Serve Up the Flavor All Lent Season Long
  • ACF Central Region Competitions are Almost Here
  • Register Now for the American Culinary Classic
  • Membership Dues Must be Paid by March 31 to Vote in ACF’s Elections
  • Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFÉ)
  • Help Support ACF Culinary Youth Team USA
  • Work-life Balance Survey
  • ACFEF Scholarship Recipients

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 3 - February 9, 2015

  • ChefConnect: Baltimore is Here!
  • Don’t Miss Out on Early Registration Rates for ChefConnect: Indy
  • ACF Chapter Social Media Tool Kit
  • Discounts on Professional Development
  • Vitamix Vita-Prep 3
  • ACF Culinary Team USA Announces Business Manager and Youth Team Leadership
  • ACF Member Feature Story: To Hell and Back
  • Recipe of the Week
  • Ingredient of the Month: Millet
  • Membership Dues Must Be Paid by March 31 to Vote in ACF’s Elections
  • Let’s Talk About Beef
  • Fingerlicious Recipe Contest: $6,000 Grand Prize Value
  • Valentines Day is Almost Here
  • ACF Culinary Salons
  • American Culinary Classic Registration

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 2 - January 26, 2015

  • Register Today for ChefConnect: Baltimore
  • Calling all Culinary Competitors!
  • ACF Culinary Team USA Receives Support
  • Education & Exhibits for Chefs
  • ACF Chefs Place Second at 2015 International Catering Cup
  • Recipe of the Week
  • Share Your ACF Story
  • Congratulations to Our Northeast Award Winners
  • Meatless Fridays Have Met Their Match During Lent
  • Voting Eligibility for ACF National Office Candidates
  • ACFEF Apprenticeship Committee Meeting
  • Casting Call: Restaurant Startup
  • NEWCHEF Fashion Inc., Honored
  • Kick Off the New Year in Style

PDF The Culinary Insider, Vol. XIII, Issue 1 - January 12, 2015

  • The Results are In: Southeast Region Culinary Salon
  • Register Today for ChefConnect: Baltimore, Northeast/Southeast Regional Conference
  • Education & Exhibits for Chefs
  • Chef to Chef Contest Winners
  • ACF National Officer Nominations Closed
  • Man Makes Food: Casting Call
  • Lent Special: Complimentary Case of Boca Burgers
  • Become Food Network’s Next Baking Champion
  • Ingredient of the Month: Cabbage
  • Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFÉ)