Eleven Chefs Prepare for Certified Master Chef® Exam 
Eleven chefs from across the nation are preparing to take the ultimate culinary test--the ACF Certified Master Chef (CMC) exam.The eight-day exam will be held Oct. 26-Nov. 2 at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles, Pasadena, California. The candidates are:
■ Timothy Bucci, CEC, CCE, CHE, (withdrawn) culinary arts instructor, Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Illinois
■ David Daniot, CEC, executive chef, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan
■ Kevin Doherty, CEC, CCA, regional executive chef, Delaware North Companies Sportservice at TD Garden, Boston
■ Joseph Leonardi, CEC, executive chef, Somerset Club, Boston
■ Jonathan Moosmiller, CEC, executive chef, Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, Oklahoma
■ Kevin Quinn, CEC, lead chef instructor, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin, Austin, Texas
■ Timothy Recher, CEC, executive chef/assistant general manager, The Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, Virginia
■ Daryl Shular, CEC, director of education/executive chef, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta, Tucker, Georgia
■ Kevin Storm, CEC, CCA, AAC, executive chef, Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis
■ Randy Torres, CEC, AAC, chef instructor, Oregon Coast Culinary Institute, Coos Bay, Oregon
■ Percy Whatley, CEC, regional executive chef, Delaware North Companies Parks and Resorts at The Ahwahnee® Hotel, Yosemite National Park, California
The credential is considered the highest and most demanding achievement level of ACF certification, and successful candidates will join an elite group of only 67 chefs in the United States. Learn more about the exam and the candidates.
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Save the Date: 2015 Events Series 
Registration is open and schedules are being finalized for the upcoming 2015 Events Series.
The 2015 conferences will include innovative seminars and demonstrations on the latest culinary trends and topics, so mark your calendars today!
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Register Today for the 2015 American Culinary Classic 
ACF invites you to participate in the 2015 American Culinary Classic. The event will take place during the 2015 ACF National Convention, July 30-Aug. 3, 2015, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida. The competition is open to international culinary teams, limited to 12; regional, city, college, company and military teams; and individuals. Register today!
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Ingredient of the Month: Carambola (Star Fruit) 
Low in fat, sugar and calories, and high in antioxidants, the carambola is considered a superfruit packed with flavonoids and vitamin C. The whole fruit is edible, including the skin and seeds, and it has a sweet flavor with a tangy undertone. Available year-round, the main season for carambola is late summer to midwinter. Learn more, including how to make a Creamy Star Fruit-Kale Smoothie, at www.acfchefs.org/IOTM.
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Looking for a Job? ACF Can Help 
From executive chef to sous chef to educator, ACF is here to help you in your job search. Visit ACF's Career Center to search for available jobs in the culinary industry. You can also post your resume and create job alerts. Below are a few available positions: ■ Sous Chef, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
■ Executive Chef, Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Inc., Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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Vote in MINOR'S® Bocuse d'Or Soup Recipe Contest
The judging panel has narrowed down the finalists in the MINOR'S® Bocuse d'Or Soup Recipe Contest. Select the one finalist you think deserves to be the champion and the winner of a trip to Lyon, France. Voting will only be open through 10/31/14, so cast your vote today!
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New ACFEF Quality Programs in 2014 
Recognition as an ACFEF Quality Program boosts marketability and public trust in your brand. Being an ACFEF Quality Program ensures that your program maintains ACFEF's high standards and provides quality training to culinary professionals, students and food enthusiasts. ACFEF welcomes the following new programs: ■ Colorado Culinary Academy -- Culinary Training Program, Greenwood Village, Colorado ■ Escoffier Online -- Culinary Arts
■ Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry -- Culinary Arts Training Program, Cleveland
■ Rouxbe Cooking School -- Online Culinary Certification
■ Triad Community Kitchen -- Culinary Arts Training Program, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
■ University of Tennessee -- Culinary Certificate Program, Knoxville, Tennessee
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Apply Now for a Continuing Education Grant from Ment'or Foundation
Food, beverage and service professionals with at least three years of work history are eligible to apply for one of more than 30 grants. Grant recipients will be provided with a one-, two- or three-month grant to cover housing, transportation, salary and basic living expenses during their time with a program mentor. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 14.
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In The News
Cheer for Children Gala: Chef Michael Deihl's Duck Salad, CBS Atlanta's What's on Parker's Plate
ACF Southeast Region Vice President Michael Deihl, CEC, CCA, AAC, appeared in CBS Atlanta's What's on Parker's Plate to promote the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy's annual Cheer for Children Gala on Oct. 17.
Deihl and the ACF Atlanta Chefs Association have been strong supporters of the event for the past seven years, donating their time and talent to make it a flavorful success.
Check out the video and Deihl's duck salad recipe here.
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Facebook Fans
ACF Chefs posted, "Daniel Ramos, executive chef at Quail Ridge Country Club, Boynton Beach, Fla., won the $10,000 grand prize for his Duck & Sweet Plantain Lasagna Pastelon in Maple Leaf Farms (USA) 2014 Discover Duck Chef Recipe Contest. Congratulations chef!"
ACF Chefs posted, " Congratulations to Robert Trampier, CSC, sous chef at St. Louis Country Club, on not only winning the Stella Artois Chef Battle Royale, but being the youngest chef, the first sous chef and the first country club chef to ever take the trophy! We hear it was your Tasting of Apples dessert that sealed the deal."
Share your comments and stay connected on ACF's Facebook page.
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