Last week we highlighted our top Produce choices from the F&H annual Produce & Protein Guide and this week we will be covering the Protein Meat and Cheese categories! OUR 7 MEAT PICKS MEATS CHARACTERISTICS STORAGE TIPS PREPARATION TIPS FOOD SAFETY TIPS Beef Beef is rich in iron and protein. It also contains zinc, Vitamin B12,…
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When is the best time to get your produce?
The Food Service and Hospitality magazine has released its 2015 Produce & Protein Guide and we are going to highlight some of our favorite parts just for you! “As the popularity of local foods continues to flourish, chefs across the country are turning to their own backyard to source produce. It’s clear regional cooking is…
ProStart®: The CCI Experience
Back in February we were happy to announce that CCI would be a sponsor for the ProStart Program. Fast forward to the weekend of the National ProStart Invitational and the CCI team is flying over to sunny California! None of us had much of an idea of what to expect but I can tell you we…
Facts About Scissors and Shears
Quality scissors and shears are the only kind to consider. Yet many consumers continue to buy scissors and shears that they find frustrating to use and hence are disappointed with their purchase. Quality scissors can be expensive, but the purchase should be considered an investment that can last a lifetime. What is the difference between…
Making the Most of your Garlic Cutter
Have you ever wondered if you are using a kitchen tool correctly? Or tried finding another functionality for it? When you are trying to save time by skipping the garlic dicing step, make sure you are using your cutter properly. Watch this video clip for proper use as well as other cools ways to make…
Final Exams, Don’t Crack Yet!
Studying. Sleepless nights. Five cups of coffee. Are you starting to feel the stress of final exams and practicals coming up? It’s the final stretch before summer break and you might just feel like you’re an egg about to crack! Stress can show itself in many ways and we are here to give you some tips on…
Work on your piping skills with Chef Scott Green!
With the long Easter weekend ahead that means you’ll have an extra day to get those piping skills perfected. With the help of Chef Scott Green and Thermohauser baking tools, you can spend the weekend decorating a beautiful Easter cake! The best part? You can eat it too! To view or purchase the tools used in…
Always cook with a plan
Originally posted on tylersculinary:
Recently at school we have taken a mock version of a certified sous chef certification of the American Culinary Federation. On occasion I would go to class without much of a plan on what I would be making the next day. With a certification like this they want everything planned and…
Who took the Cast Iron Chef title?
On Thursday, March 5th, 2015, a group of high school students battled it out in the kitchen in hopes of becoming Fleming College’s next Cast Iron Chef. The annual competition hosted by Fleming College was held at Fulford’s Restaurant. There were three teams consisting of a Fleming chef/faculty member, one to two Fleming culinary students,…
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…
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…
Tools for The Discriminating Chef 