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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Need a new pair of shoes? Looking for updated furniture? In the market for a new golf club? The first place you probably start your shopping experience is online. Online shopping has never been more convenient in our personal lives, but what if that same convenience and flexibility were available to your foodservice operation?
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Considered the “most traditional American dessert,” pies are as much a part of American culture as hot dogs and baseball. According to the American Pie Council, the history of pies dates back to the early Romans. The first pie recipe was a goat cheese and honey pie. It wasn’t until the early English settlers that […]
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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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As every caterer knows, there are a lot of moving parts when putting together an event – both literally and figuratively. But what about those weeks when there are two, three, or four events in a single day?
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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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Whether you’re making the classic southern dish, Chicken and Waffles, or the traditional breakfast waffles, how the waffle is made can make or break the meal. The perfect waffle is going to be evenly cooked, light and fluffy on the inside, and a crisp golden-brown on the outside. To achieve waffle perfection, one must use […]
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No matter what Punxsutawney Phil thinks, spring and summer are on the way in the Mid-Atlantic region. As the warmer months approach, so does the season for freshly grown produce at the local farmer’s markets, grocery stores, and our own backyards. An easy way to enjoy all the flavors of the season is to blend […]
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Sous vide is a popular cooking technique that has gained favor in Washington, D.C. restaurants and homes over the last several years. For many reasons, it is an ideal method for producing a wide range of high-quality dishes that are limited only by the imagination.
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There’s only a small amount of time that a customer is in a restaurant. This means owners and operators must provide a memorable experience and make a profit during these brief customer visits. Upselling is an important part of that equation, so let’s take a look at a few upselling tips for Virginia, Maryland, and […]
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