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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It’s breakfast time, so you go into the kitchen and all there is in the fridge is two eggs, some milk, and some bread, and maybe some cold pizza from last Saturday night. Hold on, all is not lost, for as you already know you have the makings for one of history’s most international and […]
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Pancakes are a staple menu item for almost any breakfast-serving restaurant in America and throughout the world. And for good reason. The simple combination of soft battered up pancakes and butter paired with delicious maple syrup is enough to please the tastebuds of any diner. Pancakes have been around for centuries as a favorite staple […]
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As the late great Julia Child once said, “The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook,” and there is no cut that compares to the tender, rich flavor of the filet mignon. The filet mignon is king of steakhouses across the world and for good reason.
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April 20th is one of our favorite days of the year. Not because of the common associations, but because it’s National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day. Pineapples are known for symbolizing hospitality, friendship, and generosity, so there’s truly no better way to welcome guests into your home (or any excuse, really) than with this delicious treat. […]
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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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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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Pizza is by far one of America’s favorite foods. In fact, almost half of us eat pizza at least once a week. From quick delivery services to the more gourmet fast-casual concepts, here are some statistics that might pique your interest when it comes to pizza.
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