Working in the foodservice business makes us hyper-aware of following food trends going on around us all. Lately, the whole idea of food shortage has been front and center in consumer’s minds, particularly when it comes to having ready access to fresh meat and in-season produce. A walk through the grocery store in the Maryland […]
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During these uncertain times, restaurant owners, chefs, and other workers in the food service and dining industries are more concerned than ever about the cleanliness of their working environments. But just how clean is clean? Although one term tends to be used in exchange for another in common usage, when it comes to maintaining professional […]
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For millions of Americans, grilled cheese sandwiches are a staple food item, and comfort food of the highest order. Many people have special memories of eating grilled cheese sandwiches when they were children, and most have specific ways that the sandwich “must” be prepared in order for it to be perfect. Still, although many love […]
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In one way or another, commercial kitchens across the globe depend on frozen food for one or more dishes that they prepare regularly. While it is ideal to have dishes come from fresh produce and ingredients, this is a significant challenge for many large commercial kitchens. With the help of using a rethermalizer, cooking from […]
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Ventless cooking equipment expands cooking options for the foodservice industry while reducing overall costs. It eliminates the need for cumbersome, expensive hoods and allows flexibility to use available space to the best advantage. Ventless technology handily decreases cooking times without giving up on quality results. It is quickly becoming the go-to choice for foodservice businesses […]
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Talking about chili is enough to get the stomach growling, and the conversation turning to a spicy and competitive one. Some prefer some of the spicier recipes while others like a warm, yet mild, pot of meat, beans, and a few veggies. With its vast recipes and ingredients found, it is difficult to pinpoint exactly […]
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The National Restaurant Association recently released their What’s Hot Culinary Forecast 2020. In addition to an overview of where the restaurant industry is headed, they specifically listed the ten trends that restaurateurs are most excited about. The National Restaurant Association’s Top 10 Food Trends of 2020 release features many different aspects, from food packaging, to cuts […]
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Americans love pie! Whether it’s Grandma’s apple pie or the traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin, pies are a part of our national culinary identity. Over the course of our history, necessity and invention have resulted in some fascinating and unusual pie recipes. Here is a quick look at some of the more strange and obscure pies out […]
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The consumer’s taste for new fast food selections and unique dine-in experiences will continue to expand in 2020. To keep in step with 2020 foodservice trends for Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. – culinary operations need to embrace new directions including new food trends, faster service, and fresh, locally-grown foods. You can expect to see […]
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Santa Claus is almost here, and he is going to need a lot of caloric intake this season to deliver gifts to all of the children around the world. Let’s explore this notion of having Santa for dinner by making him a perfect, five-course Christmas meal that has traditional cultural value to our western palette.
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