The American Culinary Federation Inc. wrapped up its 2006 Western Regional Conference Monday at the Hilton Waikoloa Village.
Established in 1929 and based in St. Augustine, Fla., the federation has 18,000 members and 240 chapters nationwide.
Hosted by the ACF Kona-Kohala Chefs de Cuisine Inc., the four-day event featured chef-focused seminars on chocolate, growing and harvesting Hawaiian tea, tropical fruits, and how to prepare foods for an imu, the traditional Hawaiian underground oven.

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