8 Steps to Pass the ACF Practical Exam

Some chef professions require passing the ACF Written and Practical Exam. To find out if this step is necessary in receiving your certification, read our ACF Certification page: https://123ce.com/acf-certification/  Find your chef position and view under “additional requirements.” If this is a requirement for you, the ACF has put together steps to help you pass…

9 Reasons to be a Chef

In the recent ACF blog post, “9 Reasons to be a Chef”, writer Paul Sorgule reflects on the moment he started his chef career and the journey of ups and downs that this career path has taken him on. Despite it all, he prides himself in his decision and commitment to being a chef, realizing…

New look at 123ce.com!

We are pleased to announce our new look! 123ce’s updated website is both functional and inviting. Designed with an emphasis on easy access to valuable information about our products and services in order to contribute to a positive user experience. Many of us are constantly on the move, so the ability to access our site using various devices (smart phones, tablets, laptop etc.) makes the user interaction simple and reliable.

Smartphone Food Photography

Turn your phone upside down. This significantly improves the field of depth of the photo for wide shots. It also captures a better angle of the food in the photo for close up photos along with enhancing texture and color. Tap your screen for more light. You can manually adjust the brightness of a photo…

Cook Versus Chef – Increase your earning potential with two new ACF Designations for cooks

The main difference between a cook and a chef is that cooks usually work entry-level positions that do not require formal culinary education. The ACF recently announced their launch of two entry-level certifications that will help cooks advance their career. These two new certifications are the Certified Fundamentals Cook (CFC®) and Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook…

Food Trucks Are More than Just a “Fad”

Food trucks are by no means a new way to serve quality food to consumers. However, gourmet food trucks, trucks that are equipped with on-board kitchens to make food from scratch, are continuing to grow in popularity and success over the past few years. In fact, food trucks have their own national holiday, national association,…