COVID-19 has affected everyone’s life is some way, shape or form. Life has been somewhat put on hold. Some of the people that have been affected the most are dining in restaurant owners and operators. While takeout and delivery can be enough from some restaurants; the model won’t work for everyone. If a temporary closure…
Category: Restaurants
3 important safety tips to practice during the COVID-19 health crisis
While the Coronavirus continues to take its toll on the world; the restaurant industry continues to battle through! Their focus remains to be the safety of its employees and customers! Take a look at the National Restaurant Association 3 important safety tips to practice during the COVID-19 health crisis
Easter Dinner to-go
This Easter is a bit weird. Self-isolating without your family and friend may make this weekend go by a little slower than usual. It’s also very weird and concerning for restaurant owners and operators. Going from a traditional dine-in establishment to 100% take out or delivery is a bit of change. This Easter presents a…
Which Knife to Use: Small Intricate Cuts
Why are there so many different styles of knives available? Do we really need access to all of these great knives? Well I guess it isn’t exactly required to have so many knives on hand, but having the right tools can make the entire process much more fun, easier and faster! Recently we took a…
What is Food Safety?
The time is upon us to talk about food safety! Schools across North America have re-opened their doors to students again and what better time to brush up on of your food safety than Food Safety Month! Read an in depth look from We Are Chefs! This is part one of a four-part series on…
National Culinary Arts Month – Giving Thanks
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…
Understanding Wine Aromas
The ability to smell and untangle the complex aromas of wine can be extremely difficult. Understanding and recognizing various aromas take time and practice to acquire, even for a self acclaimed foodie or culinary professional. However, once you are able to understand a wine’s profile the description of a wine becomes a reality! Getting Started…
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,…
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…
Tools for The Discriminating Chef 