If you’re new to the business of cooking and holding food, then you have somewhat of a learning curve ahead of you. Rather than let you make your own mistakes and learn solely by trial and error, we’ve put together a short list of tips to have you holding food like a pro in no time. […]
According to Merriam-Webster, marinating is “to put meat or fish in a sauce for a period of time to add flavor or to make the meat or fish more tender.” Marinating food, a technique at least as old as the Renaissance, is the perfect way to add deep flavor to foods, and it can be economical, too, as you can use less expensive cuts of meat without sacrificing tenderness and flavor.
When it comes to keeping food hot from the oven to the plate, understanding the basics of heat conduction principles will help you determine which style is right for which type of dish. Although there are several different methods out there to keep food hot, we recommend our food warmers because they make the best use of basic conduction principles.
Celebrated yearly in July, National Culinary Arts Month is a month set aside to honor and promote awareness of chefs, professional cooks, and their contributions to the world of fine dining. Whether you are a cook, a consumer, or a restaurant manager, you’ll no doubt find your own unique way of celebrating. Below you will find several examples of how National Culinary Arts can be enjoyed.
Use Countertop Food Warmers to Keep Your Appetizers Fresh. If you are looking to keep your appetizers fresh when catering a big event, look no further than our line of premium countertop food warmers. Although chafing dishes may seem like a good option for appetizers, in the long run, they do not maintain the integrity of the food as well as countertop food warmers do. Additionally, countertop food warmers can often hold a higher quantity of food than a chafing dish will, meaning larger events are better served with countertop food warmers.
We all know that slow cooking has many benefits, among them the fact that slow cookers use less energy. Another benefit is that slow cooking requires less time spent over the stove in the kitchen, and therefore frees us to complete other tasks. There is an added benefit, however, that’s not often considered, and that’s the fact that the flavors of slow-cooked foods often improve on the second day.
According to The Nibble, July is quite an exciting food month. In addition to Independence Day–the best day of the year for cookouts–there’s also at least one food holiday every day of the month. As you’re preparing food, consider a few of these slow-cooking specialties.
When most people think of slow cooking, they may consider the seasons of fall and winter, when the short days, cold afternoons, and long night’s pair well with fragrant, slow-cooked dishes slowly filling the house with savory aromas. Fortunately, those two seasons aren’t the only ones that pair well with slow cooking. There are also distinct advantages and benefits to slow cooking in summer.
June is National Turkey Month! Given how much turkey Americans generally consume during November and December, we are as surprised as anybody that National Turkey Month falls in the summer, but no matter when it falls during the calendar year, what better way to celebrate than by slow cooking your way through the month with these delicious recipe ideas?
If you work in a commercial kitchen, then it is likely that you care for at least one electric food warmer. If that is the case, then you know that caring for industrial kitchen appliances is slightly different from caring for home appliances. Because specialized care is needed, we have put together a helpful list of tips to keep you on track as you care for your electric food warmers.
Rethermalizing Food: Three Key Considerations. Many commercial kitchens depend on previously-cooked or pre-prepared entrees and sides. In order for these food items to be safely prepared for a quality dining experience, they must be rethermalized. When it comes to choosing the correct system for rethermalizing food, there are three key considerations to make.
