July is a perfect month for a number of reasons; terrific weather, schools out, patio drinks and full restaurants! July is also a time to celebrate chefs and the culinary industry as it is #NationalCulinaryArtsMonth! This celebratory month is a perfect time to give thanks to professional cooks, chefs and all those involved in the…
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Gordon Ramsay & His Brutally Honest Food Reviews
Earlier this year celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay took to twitter to hilariously roast people and their poor attempts at cooking. Chef Ramsay is no stranger from practicing the art of savagery; he is best known for his brutally honest reviews on reality television and showed no mercy to his social media friends. If you were hoping…
Cooking With Spring Vegetables
It’s that wonderful time of year again! Spring has sprung! Spring is quite an extraordinary experience. It would seem as if the whole world comes alive after the cold blistery months of winter have ended. The world that seemed so gloomy, dull and cold is once again becoming filled with color! Little did we know…
Salt Bae and His Knife
Nusret Gökçe or “Salt Bae” sent the internet into a frenzy in early 2017 with his ever so erotic way he handles, cuts and salts his beef. Nusret Gökçe, is a chef and restaurant co-owner of a chain of Turkish Steak houses called Nusr-Et. He was given the nickname “Salt Bae” because of his flashy…
EURO Culinary™ Series
Color coded knives are designed to help you implement food safety practices in the kitchen! With different color handles for different types of food, this system helps teach employees to engage in safe food handling practices to prevent cross-contamination in the professional kitchen. Allergies have become such a norm in society today, which makes paying…
Healthy Eating On A Student Budget Advice from Troubles of a Twenty-Something
Healthy eating, can at times become very expensive. On top of the expenses you have loans, tuition, books and much more. Where do you find the time to meal plan and cook when most of the time you are hitting the books? Here is a little advice from someone who can relate Trouble of a…
Back to School!
It’s January 10th and school is finally getting back into the swing of things. The early morning alarms, late night studying and even a few tears during exams, but school is finally back! This blog will be dedicated for all those aspiring chef’s beginning or continuing their education in 2017. Below The Discriminating Chef will…
THE EFFECTIVE CHEF’S NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Originally posted on Harvest America CUES BLOG:
Why do we bother to create a list of year to come resolutions when more often than not we disregard the list soon after it is written? Is it because of a tradition that lacks commitment, or because we know that we could and should do some things…
We are Coming for your Holiday Dinner!
T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the kitchen, Nobody would help, or even pitch in. While the children danced and played in the snow, All knives were clean and ready to go. The family fell asleep, all snug in their beds, While visions of feasting crept into their heads. While Nana, Papa, Mike…
The Perfect Turkey
Holidays are under 2 weeks away and the prep time may have you in full panic mode. Planning the big holiday feast for your family is always one of the most stressful dinners you will have to prepare. Cooking a turkey is a delicate task, if not timed perfectly you can be feeding your family an…
FAQ, The Turkey Survival Guide to an American Thanksgiving
The countdown is on! Thanksgiving is in T minus 3 days and the time for prep has officially begun. Now before you start inviting family and friends over, think about what you’re serving said family and friends. A thanksgiving meal is a tiresome and delicate task that requires prep and time. This blog will be…
What to look for when purchasing knives Part 1: Knowledge
If the carving job on your last Thanksgiving turkey was similar to a carving job done with plastic safety scissors; you may need to invest in higher quality knives. Some of my readers may be asking some questions like this: How can you tell whether a knife is high or low quality? High quality knives…
Tools for The Discriminating Chef 