Hot topic Sizzle: Possible wage increase!
The Hot Topic Sizzle is: Possible wage increase for minimum wage earners like ……. Waiters? Waitresses? How ’bout those Dishwashers? But actually there was an article in the paper last week talking about an increase for all, no matter if you’re in the food industry or not. Since I am in the food industry, I started to think of … Read more
Read MoreLess is more! Let’s see if you can do it with me!
Less is more. We all know this. But is this something we actually practice? Probably not. If you saw yesterdays’ blog, Summer Salad then you know that just handfuls of this and that can create a beautiful eating experience! And that’s what I am interested in talking about today. Let me show you this picture….. —————-> … Read more
Read MoreLast chance for a great Summer Salad!
There’s nothing easier or more wonderful than a Summer Salad. And both peaches and nectarines are in season right now! You can have it for lunch or dinner. Here’s how: Pick a fruit you like. Pick salad ingredients you like and maybe a few things you don’t normally eat like jicama or a hot green … Read more
Read MoreOld bread? Time to make breadcrumbs or soup!
Do you have a baguette that’s as hard as a rock? Old bread? And you’re just going to throw it away? NO CHEF? Absolutely not! I was reading an article yesterday that talked about what all the best chefs have in common. One thing is: they use everything! (It’s mostly a ‘there’s no real big … Read more
Read MoreHot Topic Sizzle – Olive Oil shortage possible!
Olive oil shortage. That’s our Hot Topic Sizzle today! I HAVEN’T HEARD ABOUT A SHORTAGE, CHEF! Of course not. That’s why you read our Hot Topic Sizzle weekly report! Eden Foods claims: “Olive oil aficionados know where the best olive oil in the world comes from – Andalucia Spain. Approximately 60 percent of the world’s olive oil comes from Spain”. Today’s article on Market … Read more
Read MorePaper or Plastic? I am so confused! From Chef Marian!
Dude! I’m tired of being asked do I want …. paper or plastic? The answer of course is: Paper. But is that right? Do we have enough trees left to not pay attention to this issue? It’s starting to piss me off when I see someone is handing out paper to promote their company when we … Read more
Read MoreVilla Capri hits a home run! Review from Chef Marian!
How many people know about Villa Capri? Have you eaten there? Do you know who the owners are, their background, the flavors they create? NO CHEF! I didn’t think so. It’s a restaurant for ‘locals’. And if you don’t live in ‘the hood’? You probably think it’s just some cheap Italian ‘style’ restaurant… the one’s … Read more
Read MoreHot Topic Sizzle: Paper, Plastic or Nothing?
Here’s your latest Hot Topic Sizzle. Are you using Paper, Plastic or Nothing at the Market? PAPER CHEF! Really? I’ll bet there are some people also using plastic because they can line their small garbages and recycle that bag, am I right? YES CHEF! YOU’RE PROBABLY RIGHT! So, the Hot Topic Sizzle is set by … Read more
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