Carmel Pine Cone
Printed: May 9, 2007
Asilomar Chef Honored
Asilomar Conference Grounds' Executive Chef Colin Moody has been named the 2007 recipient of the prestigious President's Award from American Culinary Federation (ACF), Monterey Bay Chapter. The surprise honor, reveled during the 33rd Annual ACF Awards Gala, adds to a long list of industry accolades and accreditations that Moody has received during his impressive culinary career. “Chef Moody continues to demonstrate an exemplary level of dedication to the ACF and is a great leader in the environmental awareness arena.” said Michael Gaines, chairman of the ACF’s Monterey chapter. “His progressive approach to food purchasing and production principles using environmentally sensitive, sustainable and organic products in Asilomar’s culinary operations makes him a very deserving recipient of this award.”
In addition to serving as president of the ACF Monterey Bay Chapter, Moody also is ACP chairman of the Conservation Committee – Organic and Sustainable Affairs. He has fostered relationships with local farmers and purveyors, including partnering with Agriculture, Land Based Training Association Organics (ALBA), an organization that teaches low-income farmers the art of organic farming, resulting in a more profitable income for each grower. This partnership has enabled Asilomar to offer meals with day-fresh, locally grown organic produce. Asilomar also conforms to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s “Seafood Watch” program. The goal of this program is to promote sustainable harvested choices (that don’t harm or impact the natural environment) for seafood, meats and produce.
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