Image by little blue hen via Flickr Many consider cooking an art form. Indeed it is an excellent way to express oneself through food. In a private kitchen it is ok to make a mess and experiment however in a commercial kitchen this is a big no-no. In a commercial kitchen everything has to remain clean, efficient and organized in order to provide every customer with an exceptional dining experience. If you want to practice this at home, then you will need to learn the art of mise en place. So just what is mise en place? Mise en place is a French phrase which means "to have everything in … [Read more...]
What’s On the Menu?
Do you have children in your family who are picky eaters? That makes meal planning a challenge. Here are some tips of ways you can get your picky eaters to eat healthy food without throwing temper tantrums. Be creative in your food presentation. Create a silly face out of apple slices, peanut butter, and raisins. Use a cookie cutter to create unusual sandwich shapes. Give fruits and vegetables wacky names like blabby blueberries or Houdini zucchini or boogey bananas (peanut butter spread on banana slices). The silly names will make your child giggle and want to eat that food. They might … [Read more...]
Become the Next Top Chef
The culinary industry has become a popular facet for people to exhibit their creativity. In addition to the industry popularity, the market for talented chefs has been consistently growing for decades. The main reason for this is that everyone likes a good meal, and chefs who can get creative with their dishes and produce unique entrees help to create a following at their restaurants. As with many professions, a successful culinary career begins with obtaining a degree. With the ease of finding a place to earn a degree online, it has never been more convenient to pursue higher education. … [Read more...]
Creating a Winning Wedding Menu
Whether anyone wants to admit it or not, one of the most exciting parts about attending a wedding is seeing what type of food is at the reception. This can put a lot of pressure on the wedding couple to choose the right type of menu. There are hundreds of different types of wedding menus that you can use, and choosing the right one for your guests is vitally important. Here are some things you should consider for your wedding menu. Incorporate the Wedding Theme Into the Menu Try to incorporate the wedding theme into some of the menu items. For example, if the theme was "Diamonds are … [Read more...]