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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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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Fond memories of the fall season and holidays typically revolve around the food that is shared amongst family and friends around the dinner table. The smell that fills the air with spices can be truly delightful, especially when your favorite pumpkin pie goes into the oven to begin baking.
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The smell of pumpkin pie, hearty roasted chicken, and nutmeg spices are in the air! The Fall season is the perfect time to update your kitchen with the best equipment for serving up dinner and desserts for large crowds. To help you with your party and holiday preparations, we’ve put together a list of the […]
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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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Summer is all about time outside with family and friends, barbeques, and pool parties. If you’re thinking of planning a summer party, here are a few easy ideas to get you started that won’t keep you inside cooking the day away.
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On these long hot summer days, it seems the only way to beat the heat is with a refreshing, cold cocktail. The original classic daiquiri consists of a rather light and simple mixture of rum, lime, and sugar. But did you know the daiquiri dates back as far as 1898 during the Spanish-American War? The […]
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