March Madness, the phenomenon that grips the national sports psyche to determine the national champions of college basketball is here! This means you are probably going to be hosting or attending social gatherings to watch some games! Need a delicious snack to impress the guests? Try this smoked turkey, baby spinach and chipotle panini sandwich demonstrated by Chef…
Category: Cooking
Facts about Pitting and Tarnishing
Are you sick and tired of your quality knives getting pit marks and tarnishing? Keep reading to learn some facts about pitting and tarnishing as well as how to properly care for your knives to avoid this in the first place! PITTING CAUSES Professional quality knife blades are made of “High Carbon” stainless steel. In…
Meet ProStart®
ProStart® is a nationwide, two-year high school program that unites the classroom and industry to develop the best and brightest talent into tomorrow’s restaurant and food service leaders. Students get the opportunity to combine their knowledge with real-life experience to discover new interests, learn new skills and open the doors for fulfilling careers. Canada Cutlery…
The Perfect Guide to a Very Sweet Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we have everything you need to give the sweetest gift to a loved one! For all those who wish to add a special touch to this day by making something of your own; you will not be disappointed with these great ideas! They say diamonds are a girl’s best…
Organization and it’s Affect on Food
Originally posted on tylersculinary:
With many things keeping an organized workstation increases productivity. Every chef ie worked under had a desk that was always a mess, but I’m talking about cooking in a clear workstation. When I first started cooking my station was cluttered and unorganized. As I moved up I started keeping my station…
How to: Make a Dahlia Flower from a Butternut Squash
Sculpting fruits and vegetables truly is a work of art. Whether its a lemon garnished on your drink, vegetables on your plate or a fruit sculpture centerpiece, it all takes skill and talent to complete. To help you get started we have provided you with a photo demonstration on how to make a Dahlia Flower…
New Year, New You!
We all know that making a New Year’s resolution is hard and that making one you can actually keep is even harder! If you’ve been having a hard time with some of your resolutions, why not try to simplify things a little? Let’s take it back a step and look at the basics: taking care…
Why Nutrition Should be More Important When Cooking in a Restaurant Setting
Originally posted on tylersculinary:
Generally when going out to eat we don’t really think about what we are eating from a nutritional standpoint. During the night on the town, dining at the fancy French restaurant, we probably consume over one thousand calories in one sitting. The portion sizes are very large at most places, or…
It’s National Soup Month!
Its winter, it’s cold outside and you’re probably catching a cold. These are all good enough reasons to put your sweatpants on, pull up a great recipe and enjoy a nice bowl of soup, right? In the case that those reasons aren’t enough for you…its National Soup Month so you still should try and enjoy…
Home for the Holidays!
Believe it or not, another year has come and gone and it’s just about that time when family and friends are gathering to celebrate the holidays. What better way to enjoy some quality time together than baking holiday treats! With the website and mobile app Yummly it has become so simple to find recipes that…
Sharpen Up for the Holidays
No matter what you’re planning on cooking and serving over the holidays it is important that your quality knife is properly sharpened. A properly sharpened knife makes it easier to cut and makes the whole preparation process smoother and more importantly, safe. A sharpening steel works on a very fundamental principle. Quite simply, it provides…
Win or Lose, Competition Always Makes You Stronger
There are dance competitions for dancers and sports tournaments for all kinds of athletes, so what is there for students whose passion is cooking? If you are a high school student looking to pursue a career as a chef or even a current culinary or hospitality management student, there are plenty of opportunities to participate in…
Tools for The Discriminating Chef 