kitchens
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DOES MUSIC BELONG IN THE KITCHEN?
It was inevitable. As cooks and chefs grew into the role of artist so too did they join the ranks of talented expressionists who use a multitude of mediums. If the chef is truly an artist, then it would make… Continue reading
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LET THE GAMES BEGIN – A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CHEF – Part Three
As the first tickets started to arrive from the dining room – Jake gave some fleeting thought to the time. It was 5:30, he had already been here for nearly 11 hours and the night had just begun. What was… Continue reading
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ENOUGH WITH INACCURATE TV FOOD SHOWS
Nearly everyone in the restaurant business that I know cringes when anyone mentions one of the “reality food shows” on various networks. Inaccurate would not go far enough to describe the environment that is portrayed. Some may clarify and say,… Continue reading
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WHY DEMOCRACY DOESN’T WORK VERY WELL IN A KITCHEN
The foundations of our country stem from the concept of democracy or as clearly stated by Abraham Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address: “a government of the people, by the people and for the people…” a bold, and noble statement that… Continue reading
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RESTAURANT PROFIT IS IN THE PEELS AND SHELLS
I believe that there are very few businesses more challenging when it comes to profit, than restaurants. As I have previously pointed out, there are numerous reasons for this; however, one of the most significant is the management of perishable… Continue reading
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DIGGING DEEP: THE LIFE OF A LINE COOK
I thought that I would re-post an old series that was presented through Harvest America Cues a few years back. As I continue to marvel at the focused life of line cooks I was compelled to introduce this story (one… Continue reading
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COOKS and CHEFS NEED to TAKE CARE of THEMSELVES
The excuses are all around: “I don’t have time to eat properly; I’m around food all day, a meal just doesn’t appeal to me; I can’t watch what I eat, my job requires that I taste everything; A real meal… Continue reading
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