We’ve all seen the movie before. It usually stars Keanu Reeves and involves some sort of chase scene with surfer-dude dialog. But why are we bringing up movies in a food blog?
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A food allergy is an immune response or allergic reaction to a naturally occurring protein in any food. While a customer may be allergic to any type of food, there are eight foods that cause 90 percent of all food allergy reactions. These most common allergens are referred to as the Big Eight or Top […]
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For restaurants both large and small, ice is an important, and often necessary component of foodservice. From cooking food to displaying it, we’ve discussed how restaurants use ice in their day-to-day operations. But when it comes time to add an ice maker to a new restaurant or upgrade from an old model, there are a […]
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A restaurant isn’t a restaurant without these things – guests, employees, food, and foodservice equipment. Take one of those components away, and you have no operation. Foodservice equipment is a necessity, but not every restaurant operator can buy the latest combi oven or ice cream maker. Every situation is different. That’s why you should consider […]
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Whether you run a convenience store or a chef at a five-star restaurant, you’ve heard of a convection oven. With the infinite number of options available, selecting a convection oven for your needs can seem like a daunting task. Be sure to consider the following when selecting a convection oven for your commercial kitchen.
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With autumn on the horizon, some can argue that state and county fairs are summer’s last hurrah before giving in to school days, cooler weather, and falling leaves. And if there’s one thing fairs are known for, it’s their abundance of wacky fair food options.
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For many families, camping is a summertime tradition. When thinking about what to pack on a camping trip, the first things that come to mind are tents, sleeping bags, fishing poles, and of course, cooking supplies. But what camping cooking equipment are must-haves on your next trip?
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From hot D.C. summer days to cold Maryland winters, using ice in restaurants is never out of season. No matter what type of foodservice you operate, ice is an essential component to more than just a cocktail on the rocks. Is your restaurant using ice to its fullest potential?
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Pizza is available in many different shapes, styles, and flavors. However, pizza almost always has three consistent ingredients: mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, and a crust. Changing up one of these ingredients can give you endless pizza options for your menu.
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In today’s world, we want everything fast. Fast cars, fast Wi-Fi, and especially fast food. But with cooking food, quality is often sacrificed in favor of time. Not with the rapid cooking technology. With rapid cook equipment, foodservice operations can prepare quality food in less than half the time of traditional methods.
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