Many of us are scheduled to leave Germany today, unfortunately before the closing ceremonies. Today the standings will be revealed for all of the nations and first, second and third rankings will be awarded on stage. Updates can be found at acfchefs.org, and you can also follow along on Twitter with #acf4gold.

This has been a truly unique and unforgettable experience that I cannot wait to repeat in four years. Thank you to everyone that came from the US to support us, that cheered is on from home, and our gracious hosts here in Germany.

Here are a couple more pics from the last couple days, I look forward to posting them all when I return next week.

Bang-On Roulet from the United States, competing the in the live vegetable carving competition

Early Autumn Pheasant Platter for Eight

Sugar sculpture of Queen Elizabeth