Wine tasting can range anywhere from the simple to the complex, much like the wine itself. A lot of knowledge can take you far, but with just a little bit of background information you can start the tasting process and learn as much as you’d like as you go along. Over the next several weeks I will be…
Whether you are a coffee connoisseur, a college kid trying to stay awake, or a consumer who has just acquired a taste for the bitter-sweet-acidic flavor, knowing some basics about roasting may help you more fully enjoy your morning—or afternoon—cup of joe. Because although the degree of roast may not affect the amount of caffeine…
If you thought cooking over a gas stove or an electric stove were your only options, think again. And welcome to the world of induction cooking. The concept itself isn’t new, but cooking on induction stovetops hasn’t quite caught on in the United States as it has in other countries. There is much speculation over…
Nothing screams “delicious” like a beautifully decorated baked treat. In fact, there have been times when treats look too pretty to eat! But what a sight to behold, when you walk in to a bakery or sweet shop and see perfectly iced cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and more. Decorating cakes and baked goods can seem like…
In many households, the Thanksgiving meal is centered around the glorious turkey. Basted and roasted to a deep golden brown, moist and flavorful, and really, just delicious. Nothing beats this traditional favorite. Here are some helpful hints on how to carve your bird for the best presentation and the best flavor, allowing it to be…
If you haven’t yet heard of fast-casual dining, please crawl out from under your rock. Sit-down and fast-food dining are losing ground as fast-casual gains momentum in a race to feed Americans the best quality food at the most reasonable prices. Rising in popularity during the 2008 recession, when casual dining sales plummeted, the fast-casual…
Cambro® Disposable CamLids® offer a solution for nearly any need: Reduce spills during transport, and help protect food and beverage from contaminants Reduce waste created by single-serve beverage containers Available in a variety of sizes and styles for tumblers, bowls and mugs commonly used in restaurants and the healthcare industry Many lids feature a slot…
While perhaps not blatantly noticeable, well-set tables tend to naturally blend in with the décor of the restaurant, while improperly-set tables have a tendency to jar the general perspective of diners. It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference to the overall ambience of the dining establishment. One thing to remember when planning…
I recently watched a webinar about procedures and ideas to employ in order to ensure food safety in restaurants, moderated by Joe Carbonara, Editor-in-Chief of FE&S Magazine, with guest speakers Clay Hosh, Instructional Designer Manager for the NRA in Chicago and passionate teacher of the ServSafe program; Dan Henroid, Director of Nutrition and Food Services…
Many believe that beer originated in Germany, and although it is a major part of the German culture, beer is actually thought to have been around as early as the 5th millennium BC as processes and favorites were recorded on clay tablets in ancient Mesopotamia. Today, all beers are distinguished as either ale or lager.…