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A rant about ‘*** – Boards’
Having worked at high-end restaurants over the decades, I have had to make Charcuterie boards, Crudite platters, and even huge platters of Caprese on a stick. I have detested all of it. Currently, there are articles, posts, and pictures of … Continue reading
Wash your hands
Yes, this is another article/rant about keeping basic hygiene while the world melts down about Corvid-19. Because, evidently, no one knows how to keep things clean. Having been a chef for a few decades, I have seen things in kitchens … Continue reading
Guest placards that work
Catering is hard enough without having to do full sit-down plated, multi choice service. We have all done it. And, unfortunately, it can be a bear to keep track of all the allergies and choices. A few years ago, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Catering, Chef Rena, etiquette, food service, meal planning, Presentation, Safety, Technique
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A blast from my past
I am going through some of my old files and I came across the ‘instruction sheet’ I had made for the school staff regarding my domain. I mean the kitchen. Every kitchen is different. From the layout to how the … Continue reading
“… And it’s Gluten Free!”
There are many catch-phrases today in food marketing. Some are very over-used to the point of being a joke. I will see on my social network feeds at least one ‘food marketing joke’ every day, and the use of ‘gluten … Continue reading
Label it, damnit!
This is a gripe of mine. When I go into the cooler at work or the refrigerator at home, I want to know what and how old the item I am looking at is. If it isn’t labeled in some … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, Chef Rena, food service, preservation, Rotation, Safety
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