TY - BOOK AU - Leonard,Edward G. ED - American Culinary Federation. TI - American Culinary Federation's guide to culinary competitions: cooking to win SN - 047172338X AV - TX648 .L46 2006 U1 - 641.507973 22 PY - 2006///] CY - Hoboken, N.J. PB - Wiley KW - Cooking, American N1 - Includes index; 1; Why culinary competitions? --; 2; Culinary competitions today --; 3; Philosophy of culinary competitions --; 4; The application process --; 5; Practice and preparation --; 6; Presentation --; 7; Culinary techniques and fundamentals in garde manger and pastry --; 8; Strategies for success in hot food competitions --; 9; Taking the mystery basket challenge --; 10; Judging and scoring --; 11; Hosting an ACF competition --; 12; Building a pastry display --; 13; Rules and guidelines for ACF competitions --; 14; International culinary competitions N2 - Presents the insights, hints, and expert techniques to help achieve winning results in food competitions; "This is the only book that offers all the insights, hints, and expert techniques to help achieve winning results at hot, cold, specialty, and sponsor competitions. Endorsed by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and written by longtime member and a leading force on the ACF Culinary Team USA, Certified Master Chef Edward G. Leonard, American Culinary Federation's Guide to Culinary Competitions provides an exclusive glimpse into the world of culinary competitions beyond the rules and regulations." "American Culinary Federation's Guide to Culinary Competitions features a full-color insert of competitive food displays and dozens of useful illustrations outlining plate and buffet presentation to supplement exceptional coverage of every step of competition."--BOOK JACKET UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0645/2005008657-b.html ER -