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NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT:
ACF White Mountain Chefs Association
Enhancing professional growth for all current and future chefs nationally and within the White Mountain region.
ABOVE LEFT: Paul Kasianchuk, Trudi Kasianchuk, and Ron Missick share a moment at the 2019 Taste of New Hampshire event. RIGHT: Chef Gary Sheldon pauses for a photo opportunity with granddaughter Jayla, and friend Rylie, who also enjoy attending culinary events in the region.
The ACF White Mountain Chapter is a member of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), the largest professional chef’s organization in North America. Made up of more than 15,000 members belonging to more than 150 chapters in four regions across the U.S., the ACF is the leader in educational resources, training, and accreditationdesigned to enhance professional growth for all current and future chefs and pastry chefs. In addition, the ACF operates the most comprehensive culinary certification in the world. The ACF is home to Culinary Team USA, the official representative for the United States in major international culinary competitions.
The ACF White Mountain Chapter strives to support the rapidly growing tourism industry of the Mt. Washington Valley
through supporting those who work in the industry, from entrepreneurs and restaurateurs to those just starting out; between its members and the larger ACF organization, ACF has access to a large support network and can help provide the resources needed to further culinary careers. Similarly, ACF strives to help shape future generations of culinarians through the support of its students. ACF offers scholarships to graduating high school students who are headed off to culinary school. In addition, ACF has several partnerships with secondary and post-secondary culinary programs throughout the state and region.
The local chapter promotes culinary excellence, education, service to the community, and networking opportunities for its members. ACF holds monthly chef’s socials that are open to members and non-members alike. Socials are held monthly from September through June and are hosted at different area businesses in the hospitality industry. ACF socials also feature educational seminars and cooking demonstrations, as well as opportunities for members and guests to meet, socialize, and network.
ACF is seeking to expand membership and involvement, and encourages young culinarians, chefs, cooks, and food enthusiasts from the Mt. Washington Valley to discover the benefits of the ACF.
ACF will hold the Taste of NH Fundraiser on Friday, May 20, 2022. Join them at the Eagle Mountain House in Jackson for a
sampling of the best Mt. Washington Valley chefs have to offer. Funds raised will be used for the ACF scholarship programs.
For more information, visit www.whitemountainacfchefs.org or email Perrin H. Long at whitemtnchefsnh@gmail.com.
Featuring Jackson artist, Melanie Barash Levitt
Melanie Barash Levitt graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1990. She currently resides in Jackson, NH, and is the owner of Jackson Art Studio & Gallery. Melanie is an award-winning artist who paints in a loose, impressionistic style with a brush or a palette knife in oils. As a plein air artist, Levitt paints outside on location braving the elements to capture the mood of the scene. Her favorite subjects are mountains, rivers, and the small farms of New Hampshire and the coast of Maine. Her artwork resides in the home of many collectors through the US, Canada, and Europe and she exhibits her work in galleries and shows throughout NH, ME, VT, MA and NY. Melanie teaches both Plein air and studio painting through her business, Jackson Art. She also runs the gallery and exhibits the work of local and nationally recognized artists.
Visit www.jacksonartnh.com for more info. You can also follow Melanie on her painting adventures on Instagram (melanie_levitt) or Facebook at (Melanie Barash Levitt). Jackson Art Studio & Gallery is located at 155 Ridge Rd in Jackson, NH.
For more info on the gallery, classes, or to purchase artwork please call (603) 387-3463 or visit www.jacksonartnh.com.
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