If you were in Orlando for The NAFEM Show 2019, or if you happened to check out our recap of this bi-annual foodservice equipment and supplies extravaganza, you know that automation and ease-of-use was one of the most important trends we found on the show floor.
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The NAFEM Show is one of the biggest events in foodservice. Every other year, manufacturers from across the globe get together to showcase all the latest innovations in foodservice equipment and supplies, and our team at Alto-Hartley was on hand in the Orange Country Convention Center in Orlando to check out what’s new.
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The aroma. The sizzle. The crackle. The taste. Bacon is a staple of so many menus, from diners to fine-dining, that you’d be hard pressed to not find it in a Washington, D.C. area restaurant. Commonly featured in breakfast dishes and sandwiches, bacon has expanded its reach into our desserts and cocktails too. And for […]
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When you think about a fresh, flaky croissant, you probably conjure up images of Paris. A lazy morning on the Left Bank, a small round table, reading Le Journal with a steamy cup of café au lait, and of course, that croissant. That warm, buttery croissant. Crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Enjoyable […]
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Catering can be a tricky venture, even for those foodservice operations completely dedicated to it. Foods must be stored, processed, transported, and served — all safely, without losing quality, and almost always in strange, new locations.
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Even though Americans lag behind most of the world in terms of lamb consumption, the prized meat is becoming more and more popular here in the United States. With a growing consumer population that is becoming more ethnically diverse, demands are going up every year.
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Is there any surprise that National Cookie Day falls in December? ‘Tis the season for baking, and cookies are as much a staple of the holidays as snow and presents. There are simply too many types of holiday cookies to list them all. However, we wanted to share some of our favorites, as well as […]
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Good food, fast. We hear that often in commercial foodservice. Whether it’s a deli making sandwiches during the lunch rush, or a convenience store serving up pizza and wings in an instant, speed without sacrificing quality, is a priority for both operators and guests. Finishing in a speed oven is one cooking method to provide […]
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They’re not red. They don’t carry a pitchfork. They don’t have an arrowhead-shaped tail. So why do we call them deviled eggs? The answer, of course, is language and history.
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When it comes to reheating and rethermalizing food, some may think a few seconds in the microwave will do the trick. But 30 seconds in a microwave can affect the quality of bread, tenderness of chicken, or crispiness of french fries. With a fast cooking multi-technology oven, foodservice operators don’t have to compromise the taste […]
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