Charcuterie is more than just a fancy French term that foodies use when referring to a room-temperature, grazing board. As old as the ancient Greeks and as current as the most current, upscale restaurant, a charcuterie board is a great way for customers to sample a variety of different items. But what is charcuterie and […]
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Sandwiches are great for any occasion. Even better? A panini! Let’s look at the history of the panini and how a panini can take a sandwich to the next level with the right equipment.
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The Month of September is known for being International Breakfast Month. The weekends are made for sleeping late and enjoying a scrumptious meal when you finally rise. But what to eat? Brunch is the ideal marriage between breakfast and lunch, featuring all your favorites from both, and fulfilling almost anything you have a taste for […]
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A joyous family gathering, church potluck gatherings, or bustling county fairs. What do they all have in common? Fried chicken! The crispy, crunchy, handheld meal makes an appearance at many American summertime events. But this juicy fried favorite isn’t only enjoyed by Americans. July 6th is International Fried Chicken Day, so it’s a meal now […]
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With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, you’re dreaming of four-leaf clovers, green beer, leprechauns, and corned beef and cabbage. When you run a restaurant or foodservice business, this is the time of year you bring out all your favorite recipes for corned beef and cabbage. This year, it might be fun to learn […]
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Versatile kettles and stockpots are essential kitchen gear. They can handle everything from boiling bagels, to making soups, to braising short ribs. They’re available in a range of sizes to meet your needs as well as your budget. With the right kitchen equipment on hand, like stockpots and kettles, the possibilities are endless. Let’s explore some […]
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Did you know that the 21st-century bagel you ate for breakfast had its roots in 15th-century Jewish kitchens in Poland? That’s right, the crusty, chewy bagels we enjoy today haven’t changed much from their original form all those centuries ago. Sure, toppings have changed over time, but the bagel itself is basically the same. Let’s […]
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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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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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