I love Asian takeout, but like most restaurant foods, it can be hit or miss. A favorite is bibimbap, a Korean dish, which sounds exotic and complicated, but is actually just rice mixed with meat and veggies. It’s literal translation is simply “mixed rice.” While it’s not as common as some other Asian dishes, suchFIND OUT MORE |
What is Farm to Table?
Photo via Flickr member Alice Henneman As people change their diets to be healthier, and do some research on the food they are eating, it is likely that they would come accross the concept of Farm to Table. What is Farm to Table? IT is a national movement encouraging consumer and businesses to shorten the distanceFIND OUT MORE |
Best Beef and Bacon Meatloaf
(Source: Flickr) Is there a more classic example of comfort food than meatloaf? Rich and hearty, it evokes memories of mom’s home cooking and a simpler time. However, homemade meatloaf is one of those foods that is often better in theory than in practice. More often than not it comes out dry, with a textureFIND OUT MORE |
How to Use Local Foods in Your Restaurant
One of the biggest restaurant trends in the last few years is using local ingredients in your food. You’ve probably seen menus with the words “locally sourced,” but what exactly does that mean, and why is it such a hot trend? It can be confusing when paired with other common terms such as “sustainable,” “environmentallyFIND OUT MORE |
What Does a Restaurant Manager Do?
(Source: Flickr) At first glance, a restaurant manager might seem like a frivolous position. They don’t serve, they don’t bartend, and they don’t cook. However, to dismiss the restaurant manager position as unnecessary would be a mistake. The restaurant manager is almost like a film producer, working with all parties involved in the day toFIND OUT MORE |
What is a Prix Fixe Menu?
(Source: Flickr) The first time I ever experienced a prix fixe menu was in Paris. Interestingly, it wasn’t at a fancy restaurant at all, but a decidedly casual cafe near a museum. Ordering a single item didn’t seem to be permitted; I was handed a menu and told to choose one each from a smallFIND OUT MORE |
How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan
Making the decision to open a restaurant is a dream that many chefs and home cooks take years to come to. It’s a scary venture, especially with the fact that a large percentage of restaurants close their doors shortly after opening. There are some things you can do to help ensure your success, and oneFIND OUT MORE |
How to Make the Best Oven Baked BBQ Ribs
One of my favorite things to eat when I was a kid what is my dad’s grilled BBQ ribs. Whenever we were having them for dinner, my dad would man the grill while my mom and I made a kale dish to complete the table, and brownies for dessert. When I moved out, a lotFIND OUT MORE |
How to Cook the Most Underrated Beef Cuts to Perfection {Infographic}
Cooking beef can be a daunting challenge. Overcooking or undercooking cuts can lead to a wide array of taste discrepancies. Check out this infographic to find out how to cook beef cuts to perfection. Embed This Image On Your Site (copy code below): Courtesy of: Chef Works
Chef Works Dresses Five of the Country’s Top Young Chefs As They Square Off On FYI’S Man VS. Child
Chef Works, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacturing of culinary, hospitality, and wait staff uniform apparel solutions, announced today that the company will serve as the official costume supplier which includes chef coats and aprons for season 1 of the FYI network’s popular cooking competition Man vs. Child. The show airs ThursdaysFIND OUT MORE |