cooks and chefs

  • LIFE SKILLS GAINED THROUGH RESTAURANT WORK

    Daily living is an education. Every step we take, every effort we make, every job we accept, every moment we breathe, and every person we meet provides us with an opportunity to learn. Images, experiences, facts, assumptions, opinions, actions and… Continue reading

  • PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY, AND THYME

    In the 60’s we were captivated by Simon and Garfunkel celebrating the culinary arts with their song: Scarborough Fair. Hmm…was it really about this herbal flavoring in a dish? No, it is a Medieval metaphor with each herb representing different… Continue reading

  • SO, GOD MADE A CHEF

    Adaption by: Paul Sorgule This article was written in recognition of the wonderful piece that was done by Paul Harvey paying homage to American farmers.  This version is a tribute to chefs and cooks who care for the crops and… Continue reading

  • WHY SPECIAL ORDERS DO UPSET US

    This is another one of those topics that is the bane of the cook’s existence, the boiling point for chefs, and a source of dismay for owners and servers. Personally, I have always stressed that the kitchen should be able… Continue reading