Beyond Whipped Cream When people think of a whipping siphon, perhaps an image of sweet, light, and fluffy whipped cream enters their mind. And it’s true; the classic preparation of whipped cream using an iSi whipping siphon has been the foundation of the tool for the last 50 years. However, whipped cream is just skimming […]
In the 1890s, Dutch butcher Willhelmus Adrianus van Berkel created a triumph of functional design – the flywheel slicer – a first of its kind in the area of mechanical meat slicing devices. Antique slicing machines have garnered a cult following: Gourmands today still swear by and use antique slicing machines in their restaurants. In […]
Looking to refresh your tabletops with trendy new flatware? Hammered flatware features small dimples on the handles that resemble light hammerings. This texture comes in a surprising array of styles that can match table settings from modern fine dining rooms to artisinal cafes. The texture itself masks fingerprints and scuffs, making hammered pieces an ideal […]
Food dehydration has been around for centuries. Modern-day commercial dehydration is accomplished by dehydrators, which are ovens engineered to speed up moisture’s evaporation process in foods. A heating element in the dehydrator raises the unit’s temperature while a fan circulates the air inside, removing water while preserving the rest of the food. Creative chefs can […]
How Vacuum Sealing Started Vacuum sealing has revolutionized the storage and preservation of food. For thousands of years, humanity has always had a means of storing and preserving food. Drying food dates back to 12,000 BC when where Middle Eastern and Asian cultures would dry food under the hot sun as a means of preservation. […]
With dairy substitutes increasing in type and popularity, restaurants have been taking advantage of these alternatives to better serve their patrons. Here are some of the most commonly used cow milk substitutes. Soy Milk Soy milk is stable at high temperatures which means it is successful when used in baking, preparing creamy sauces, and creating […]
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At a time when one in ten Ohio households report food shortages and children don’t have access to daily food at school, a nutrition education collaboration between The Ohio State University and the Columbus Urban League is adapting to serve even more families during the pandemic. Simple Suppers is utilizing Google Classroom and Zoom, as […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. The restaurant industry has been hit harder than almost any other industry during the global pandemic. But the recovery is underway, slow as it may seem […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. As the country starts to look at options for reopening, schools have become a central focus. While some districts have opted for a fully online start […]
“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Would you be willing to text the word “Revival” to 52886 to help our restaurant industry? This is an industry request, not a political one. Our business […]
As you continue to protect your customers and employees against germs and viruses, special attention to how your staff handles food and vegetables is paramount. Professional cutting boards are a staple in a commercial kitchen. And as a matter of fact, safely preparing ingredients would be nearly impossible without them. You’ve probably seen plastic cutting […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. You may have heard about restaurants that are deep cleaning for COVID-19. But what does that actually mean? Does it mean you are disinfecting things? Sanitizing? […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. It’s something that just about every restaurant owner is dreading right now: A restaurant worker tests positive for COVID-19. You may have spent a lot of […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. The global pandemic crisis will not kill the restaurant industry. Our industry is far too resilient for that. But that doesn’t mean it won’t be changed. […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. Restaurants are beginning the slow journey back from closures due to COVID-19. But many states are struggling with rising cases of the coronavirus. And some states […]