Looking for a cost-effective way to add color and flavor to your seasonal menu? Take advantage of all the blooming edible flowers! Although this isn’t a new trend, edible flowers are an innovative way to brighten up texture and presentation of a menu item, especially beverages. Chefs over the world use hibiscus, lavender, violas, pansies,…
Eliminating waste is not the only growing trend in the food industry. In many food service industries, there is a growing interest in food and beverage pairing. For example, Olive Garden includes a recommended wine on their menu listed beside an entree or appetizer. Other food industry markets promote an increased selection of craft brewed…
Advance your Culinary Career with these Career Pathways! 123ce.com provides the courses you need in order to upgrade your ACF Certification Level. In addition to the requirements listed below, you must provide documentation of three 30-hour courses in Nutrition, Food Safety and Sanitation, and Supervisory Management. If these courses were taken more than 5 years ago, you…
Pineapple – the icon of fashion from phone cases and socks to pant and shirt designs, has become a significant image through media. The popularity of photographing and wearing this fruit as an accessory has trended through our media for over a year. Although pineapple is viewed as a symbol of hospitality, pineapple can be…
Contrary to what many think, a raw potato is indeed a great source of essential nutrients and contribute to many health benefits. Although they are commonly served in a meal as a starch (similar to bread, pasta, or rice), potatoes are classified in MyPlate as a vegetable. They are indeed high in starch, but it…
With all the food plans and allergies that are publicized today, a diabetic diet may pose a challenge in consuming the right food choices. Because blood sugar levels can dictate how we feel throughout the day, and food choices effect blood sugar levels, naturally what we eat plays a major role in how we feel.…
Summer heat can be difficult on restaurant and food service businesses to keep products fresh and safe. Heat will cause foods in storage to break down faster, erupting the appearance or flavor. This is especially seen in foods such as potatoes, asparagus, hummus, and parsley – all of which can go “bad” in a matter…
Student Testimonial #1: “A very valuable experience. The structure of the program was perfect for me and easy to navigate.” – T. Martin for Cost Control Management #331 Student Testimonial #2: “Informative Course” – T. Leo. for Intro to Food Safety & HACCP #354 Student Testimonial #3: “I have been using 123ce for a long…
123ce.com has been helping chefs and cooks advance their career through ACF Certification since 1984. Whether you are a line cook or pastry chef looking to gain your initial ACF Certification, or an already ACF Certified chef looking to advance to the next level, 123ce.com has the courses you need in order to advance your…
Recently, the ACF updated the mandatory requirements for Personal Chefs. This mandatory requirement was updated for both the PCC Designation (Personal Certified Chef) and the PCEC Designation (Personal Certified Executive Chef). Therefore, 123ce has freshened up our course menu to help chefs easily fulfill the ACF certification requirements. Providing the mandatory 30-hour courses necessary to…