What does it take to be a good cook or chef? I’m sure we’ve asked ourselves this many times in life. What does it take to be a good student? A good soccer player? A good pianist? The answer is simple and one we’ve been told repeatedly over our lives: practice makes perfect. When we’re…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Is Culinary School For You?
Today’s blog post is written by a former Culinary Apprentice, CCI’s Jesse Diaz! Here’s a little bit about him… Education: 2012 Culinary Apprentice Graduate, Humber College Training: Metropolitan Hotel (currently the Doubletree), The Windsor Arms Hotel Favourite courses in school: Culinary Skills and Techniques, Butchery Practical, Discovering the World of Wine Have you ever considered…
How To: Use A Decorator Cutter
Have you ever ordered a drink or a meal at a restaurant that was accompanied by beautiful and creative garnishes? Have you ever wondered how you could re-create them at home? Well you’re about to find out and it is actually quite simple if you’re equipped with the proper tools! Watch our instructional video below! This…
Tools for The Discriminating Chef 