Who is Chef Jose Andres?
Chef Jose Andres, the owner of ThinkFoodGroup, has definitely taken the culinary world by storm. His team is largely responsible for the award-winning, highly-innovative dining concepts. These include Café Atlantico, Jaleo, Oyamel, Zaytinya, The Bazaar and this chef’s highly-acclaimed mini-bar. Chef Andres resume does not end, however, at being a chef and a restaurant owner. He also has television programs. He is also a cookbook writer, a concept consultant and a project developer. All his endeavors are managed by ThinkFoodGroup. His Culinary Journey It is not surprising that he has been named GQ Magazine’s 2009 Men of the Year. This chef introduced both ...
Iron Chef Australia – Who Will Rein Supreme?
Australian fans of the Japanese cooking show, Iron Chef, will be pleased to know that the show has been adapted by the Seven Network for the Australian audiences. This announcement followed after reports that the said network had bought the rights to produce the Australian version of the stylised reality cooking show. Japan’s Iron Chef pioneered this reality cooking show. It ran for 6 years, from 1993 to 1999. The show was such a huge hit in Australia especially among SBS viewers who did not mind the dubbing. The original iron chef, Hiroyuki Sakai, appeared recently in the highly-rated cooking series, ...
How to Stay Healthy While Traveling
It is so easy to give in to the lure of greasy fast food while traveling. They are cheap and convenient. Practically every country or city in the world has McDonalds. Why not grab a Big Mac? It is easy to find and purchase. Not surprisingly, many travelers who are on a special type of diet fall off the wagon while on vacation. They find themselves munching on burgers and fries; although they have swore off eating foods with high calorie content. What they do not realize is that it is considerably easy to learn how to stay healthy while ...
Cuisine Focus – Balinese – A Wonderful Experience
Bali has often been considered a culinary heaven. Not only are you experiencing a newer type of culture, you are also in for a culinary treat. Anyone who visited Bali knows the dining pleasures of the place, ranging from high-rated hotels and restaurants to the simplest dining cafes. Establishments in Bali offer a wide selection of dishes. For first-timers, they can easily choose a restaurant or hotel that is suited to their discriminating taste. Budget is also relative here in Bali, as foreign guests can eat, dine and savor Balinese food without readily thinking of expense. Balinese cuisine, to begin with, is ...
How to Save Money on Airfare
Are you in dire need of a vacation? Perhaps, you are already doing some Google searches and wondering how to save money on airfare? There are dozens of vacation spots to choose from. There are numerous travel agencies offering great packages online. You can choose from among different agencies and airline websites, so you will be able to get cheap airfare. There is really no shortcut to getting reasonably affordable airfares. You need to shop around if you want to find the best deal. You need to check out different booking sites. You might want your vacation dates open, so you ...
Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz – The Mad Scientist and Gastronomic Genius
Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz learned his skills and techniques from world-renowned chefs, some of which are Adria of El Bulli and Arzak of Arzak Restaurant, but what made him world famous was his very own talent in creating playful and flavor-infused dishes. Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz is sometimes affectionately called as the mad scientist and gastronomic genius of the culinary world as he can create harmony between food and technology, the reason for which his restaurant, the Mugaritz, became known in the world and landed at the fifth spot in this year’s 2010 World’s Best Restaurants. Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz was ...
The Success of MasterChef Australia
The finale of the MasterChef Australia was definitely something to reckon with. Who would have thought that it could force the country’s political leaders, Prime Minister Julia Gillard and opposition leader Tony Abbott, to concede and move the date of their election debate just to give way to the show’s finale? They know that it will be hard to capture the attention of a quarter of the country’s population. In fact, about 5.74 million people tuned in for the show’s finale. MasterChef Australia has set the record for being the most watched non-sporting television broadcast since 2001. The country’s television ratings ...
Automated Email Jargon
I received the following email yesterday. It was address as follows: Hi {FIRSTNAME}, ............... (The email then want on trying to sell me something) Thanks, “#@%&!” I replied as follows: Hello “#@%&!”, My name is not {FIRSTNAME}. Or, did you send this email to the wrong person? Best regards, Matthew The reply I got was: Re: I'm not getting your emails here. Go to ... Hi, Thank you for contacting me. Sorry, I'm no longer accepting or reading emails sent directly to this email account. To contact me, kindly go to: “#@%&!” ...... Again, this email will not be read by me or anyone else. You need to use the link above to contact me. Thanks. “#@%&!” The question is when is ...
Cuisine Focus- Avant Garde (Molecular Gastronomy) – A Discipline For The Food-Minded
Avant Garde cuisine is defined as the scientific discipline which involves the study of both physical and chemical processes relative to cooking. It has something to do with the processes involved in the alteration of cooking ingredients as well as other components of culinary and gastronomic aspects. The term “Molecular and Physical Gastronomy” was first coined in the 1980’s by Nicholas Kurti, a Hungarian physicist and French physical chemist Hervé This. The term was first intended to define a set of workshops which were held in Erice, Italy during those times. The event brought together a number of professional chefs and ...
Chef Joan Roca – Played a Significant Role to El Celler de Can Roca’s Popularity
Together with two brothers, Joan Roca is owner and head chef of their very own restaurant, El Celler de Can Roca. This world-class restaurant owes its spot on the San Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants to the three brothers, all playing significant role to its popularity. This year, 2010, sees them at the fourth spot, having climbed one spot higher than last year’s. As stated above, the head chef of the El Celler de Can Roca is Joan Roca. He grew up surrounded by the aroma of cooking and scenes of his mother preparing and cooking food not only for their family ...
How to Observe Food Safety When Traveling
Travelers and tourists naturally love to sample local cuisine whenever they travel. A traveler’s palate is almost up for anything. They will even try Philippines’ infamous balut – chick, feathers, bones and all. This is just fine, but you still need to observe food safety when traveling. Your stomach may not do well with the food. Your Stomach May Not Like It Your food may not necessarily be cleaner than foreign foods. It is also not safer than foods abroad. It is, however, something that your stomach is used too. It is something that your body may have developed immunity to ...
Foods You Should Not Eat Before Flying
Contrary to what you might think or believe, there are foods that you should not eat before flying. You do not want to end up doing repeated trips to the lavatory. Eat the wrong food and you will find yourself doing just that. Unfortunately, you have limited options when it comes to airport dining. You cannot also control what you may serve in the airplane. Often, people may have to content themselves with unhealthy foods. This does not mean, however, that you can eat anything you want as long as it is healthy. A wise traveler knows that there are some ...
Cuisine Focus – Austrian – Sweeter This Time Around
Primarily, Austrian cuisine is famous for their sweets and pastries. And like other known cuisines, this regional-based cookery brings in a mixture of various influences. We have the Italian, Czech, Jewish and Hungarian as prime contributors to this type of cooking. Aside from good, old recipes, the Hungarians have likewise learned methods and cooking techniques from said influences. A great example of a borrowed dish is Goulash, which is often a recipe shared by various roots and countries. This is also a basic example of evolution in the world of cooking, where dishes are prepared with often slight differences. Moreover, Austrian ...
Chef Ferran Adrià i Acosta – Made Famous El Bulli
Ferran Adrià i Acosta is a world-famous chef known in the culinary world. In fact, he is considered as the world’s greatest chef, having received numerous awards not only for his creativity but for his scrumptious cuisine. Today, he is the head chef that handles and manages the kitchens of El Bulli http://www.elbulli.com/, a world famous restaurant made famous by this brilliant chef. Born in Barcelona, Spain on the 14th of May 1962, Ferran Adrià went to school at the Instituto Verge de la Merci to study business administration. He soon found out though that it was not his calling, ...
Chef Heston Marc Blumenthal – Gave “The Fat Duck” Restaurant Recognition
Chef Heston Marc Blumenthal gave his restaurant, The Fat Duck, its best recognition when he pushed it to the top. Today, this restaurant is enjoying not only three Michelin stars but also the third spot as the Best Restaurant in the World. Chef Heston Blumenthal is recognized in the culinary world as being a culinary alchemist, simply because he has a certain scientific approach when it comes to whipping up creative dishes known for its delectable taste. His first love affair with food happened when he, together with his family, ate at a three-star restaurant. The ambience of the restaurant, the busy ...
Indulge with Some Veggies and Fruits
In this world that is very conscious of being healthy and looking healthy, it seems health for everyone is finally within reach. It seems the world has finally learned its lessons and now knows more about being healthy. More importantly, they are more willing to know even more, not just enough. The issue of health is a never-ending process anyway since it is dynamic. Nonetheless, along the years many more people have learned that what our parents have always claimed are true: vegetables and fruits are good for our bodies, and that they do make lives longer! ...
Line Cook Employment – What is Out There for You?
A line cook, also known as station chef or chef de partie, is usually in charge of one kitchen area. For instance, he may be in charge with creating sauces (saucier), grilling meats or preparing soups. He may specialize in a specific technique or process. Often, he is often required to have finished culinary arts. But is line cook employment sufficient for everyone who wants to work in the kitchen? Where Can Line Cooks Work? With the growth of culinary arts, the availability of line cook employment has also considerably grown. There are a lot of factors that contribute to the popularity ...
Drinking Water Safety While Traveling
You cannot afford to get sick when you are traveling. That will ruin the whole trip for you. Contaminated drinking water can be very dangerous. It can mean more than extra bathroom visits for you. It can cause severe gastrointestinal problems due to bacterial infection. Knowledge of drinking water safety is important to any traveler. This knowledge can help you avoid many water-borne illnesses like cholera, salmonella and E. coli. Be Aware of the Risks Travelers often become ill because of contaminated water. Their immune system may be foreign to their immune system. Do not assume that just because the locals drink ...
Chef René Redzepi – Behind the Success of Noma
René Redzepi is popularly known for having revolutionized the Nordic cuisine and taking it to a whole new level but still maintaining its clean flavors. His restaurant, Noma http://www.noma.dk/, which he co-owns and co-manages with Claus Meyer, has been named as the top restaurant in the globe for this year’s 2010 San Pellegrino Awards. Noma is situated in Christianshavn, Copenhagen, Denmark, and he is a chef of this two-Michelin star restaurant. Chef René Redzepi was born in Copenhagen on the 16th of December 1977. His mother is Danish and his father is Albanian Macedonian, and they came to live in Denmark ...
The Seven Key Qualities of a Top Chef
You do not have to be in the show to be considered a top chef. You can be one. You can conquer the culinary world and make a mark. You can work in the finest restaurants, hotels and resorts. You can earn a nifty sum of money as well. Of course, this is not easy. After all, the culinary world is tough and competition among chefs is even tougher. This is particularly true among chefs who are fighting for the top spots in the world’s best restaurants. In truth, there are certain characteristics that these people share. These characterisitcs help them ...
Executive Chef Resumes – How to Prepare Them
If you are thinking of pursuing a career in the culinary arts, graduating from culinary school is the easiest part. What is even more challenging is finding a job. You need to know how to prepare your resume in order to find a good position in a good establishment. You need to be able to create a really good resume. This may be easy when you are merely starting. Executive chef resumes, however, are another matter. You need to be able to present your work experience, training and education properly. Here is a guide on how to prepare an executive ...
Easy Green Cleaning Tips
These days, people understand the huge detrimental impacts that conventional cleaning products have on the environment. Not surprisingly, there is a noticeable increase in the number of effective but healthy cleaning products in the market these days. Along with the use of biodegradable and non-toxic products, there are some easy green cleaning tips that people observe in order to ensure a healthier environment. One need not always resort to market products in order to clean their homes and kitchens, one can also opt for home-mixed cleaners as well. There is always your baking soda which you can used to clean anything. ...
How to Create a Successful Chef Blog
There are numerous chef blogs online these days. Anyone can create one, so it is not really surprising that the food or culinary blogging community is considerably large. However, you can definitely create a blog that could stand out. You just need to learn how to create a successful food blog. By following a few simple steps, you can definitely find your own niche and insure regular stream of visitors daily. Identify Your Audience With many chef blogs online, you need to offer something different or unique to your audience. This is where you need to start – you need to identify ...
Addressing Job Stress and Health Issues
There are jobs that can really drive you nuts –literally! Job stress and health are interconnected. This type of stress can take a huge toll on your body and your emotions. This can lead to depression and poor health. But what is it really? What causes it? Job stress results when the capabilities or resources of the worker do not meet the job requirements. This also results when the needs of the worker are not met. Sometimes, workers are met with challenges. Challenges, however, cannot be confused with this type of stress. Challenges can motivate people to reach beyond what they ...
Macau – Asia’s Las Vegas Flourishing in the Economic Crisis
Macau has a special place in history, it must be noted that this special administrative region is the first and last European colony in China. Macau is on the Western side of the Pearl River Delta near the Guangdong province in the north facing the South China Sea. The Macau Special Administrative Region, also known as Macao, is a progressive place with industries in textile, electronics, toys, and not to mention that this region is a terrific tourist destination for people not just around Asia, but also the whole world. Macau's Economy Macau's economy is built around ...
How to Get Cheap Food Catering
Catering can be very convenient especially if you do not have the time to prepare the food yourself. Also, there are people who are excellent foodies but horrible cooks! They do not have the skills to pull off a decent meal, so they rely on the “experts” to do the job for them. Perhaps, you have done the same. But how do you get cheap food catering without sacrificing the quality of the food and the service? You definitely can limit the budget you set aside for the food. Your party can still be a hit without you needing to spend ...
Cuisine Focus – American – From Regional Diversity to Great Dish Variety
The American cuisine is considered to be highly-diverse due to the presence of people with various backgrounds and origins. The country’s proximity to several places has brought changes and affected the way this cuisine has been formed. In the process, the cuisine has incorporated and acquired different styles of cooking taken from communities of different races and ethnicities. American cuisine, being regional in nature, can actually refer to a number of relative cuisines namely Latin American, North American and cuisine of the United States. One may think that this cuisine is nothing but intricate, however, it can be said how such ...
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil
Chef a go go has recently, as Matthew suggested, become “chef a gone gone” Life has been fast paced here over “low season” in idyllic South Thailand, and I have been busy in the spirit of the ancient saying “in the midst of a storm, a fisherman stays at home mending his nets” This brings me to the topic of old sayings and their relevance in this modern age. (And specifically in the kitchen, and as an expat – after all, this IS a chef’s forum, and I AM the go go man) Each morning, and each evening I ...
Creating an Effective Hotel Management Structure
An effective hotel management structure is a plan defined and designed by the hotel owner or management. It relates to the various departmental functions and responsibilities within the organization. Hotels, like every other organization, needs to have some structure in order to have some order. Every aspect of the operation needs to be considered. This structure helps attain maximum operational performance and profit. A hotel, regardless of its size and manpower, can run efficiently as long as there an established hotel management structure. This is particularly true if everyone understands it. But how do you set up an effective hotel management ...
Spurl- Do You Have A ‘Special URL’? Then This Is The Site For You
Here is another site which boasts of a rather unique name. Spurl stands for ‘Special URL’. This pretty much sums up what the website is all about. It is a place to store all your special URL’s. Further, it is a place where the popularity of all the links stored is determined on the basis of the number of users who have visited the site within a fixed time span. Spurl offers all the advantages that websites like delicious and netvouz and delicious. However, it does not stop there. There are some features that are found only in Spurl. For starters, this ...
Cuisine Focus – Australian – From Tradition to Innovation
Rich and diverse, this is how Australians regard their food and culture more so their cuisine. The variety of foods and resources is a reflection of the land’s immense vegetation thus providing key ingredients. These are then considered elemental in preparing widely-known dishes and homegrown meals. For instance, the lush greens and forests of the South are instrumental in raising cattle and lamb while its southern waters provide prime produce namely scallops and lobster. Certain parts of the land pave way for grazing and likewise boast of vineyards and cropping lands. Others are known for producing crops such as fruits ...
Healthy Weekly Meal Plans
You need to get into the habit of making healthy weekly meal plans. You will be able to save a lot of money if you do. You will also be able to make sure that you serve only the healthiest dishes to your family. You will be able to take advantage of grocery coupons and sales. Advantages to Planning Healthy Meals Weekly In truth, there are many advantages to planning healthy meals weekly, but most people miss out on these advantages because they do not know how to do it. They feel more comfortable doing a daily meal plan. They are more ...
Xanga- Retaining Loyalty of Its Young Users despite Intense Competition
Xanga began its journey as a book sharing and music review website. It soon became an online journal and diary sharing website. Finally, it morphed into a blogging platform with an estimated following of 27-40 million users. Xanga has successfully attracted maximum number of young persons and teenagers into its fold. As Donna Nguyen says, “I like my xanga”. I've had it since like 5th grade and I’m in 10th grade.” It is indeed creditable for a website to successfully retain the loyalty of the youth and teenagers in a world where newer and more glamorous blogging platforms keep coming up. The ...
Planning a Catering Menu 101
Planning a catering menu can be challenging especially if you do not know how to go about doing it. Getting it right can be very tricky. Knowing how to cook is entirely different from knowing how to plan a catering menu. There are so many things to figure out: What and how much to cook Cost of ingredients Serving Equipments required In truth, these are just a few of the many things that you have to think of when creating a catering plan. You also need to make sure that everything goes according to the customer’s preferences, demands and requests. After all, the customer’s ...
Chefs- The Unforgiving Breed
Greetings to All, I received the following inspirational poem from Chef Burges. Thanks Chef Burges for your contribution. MG From the dawn of time, at the beginning of life; He cut open a mammoth (prehistoric elephant) with a stone which was a knife. Soon came the time before the writing of books; There arose a need for the raw food to be cooked. Descended from the heavens as prophet of taste; To be the first "Chef", was his destined fate. Centuries have past and time never stood still; You can never separate a Chef from his knife and his grill. Dressed in his ...
Chef Arnaud Bignon –The Young Chef at the Helm of Spondi
Although there are really some fine restaurants in Athens, Spondi is arguably the best of them all. It has become an institution in the country. The doors of Spondi opened more than a decade ago. It was envisioned by its owner, Apostolos Trastelis, as the oasis of class, beauty and taste in the whole of Greece. The restaurant building used to be a refurbished old house which eventually became the Michelin-starred establishment it is now. Spondi boasts of two Michelin stars. The restaurant has always been popular, but it is only with the arrival of its French head chef, ...
BMaccess- Helping You Not Just Read But See Better Bookmarks On Your Screen
BMaccess is a social bookmaking site with a difference. Other sites permit you to upload your bookmarks to the web and share them with other surfers of the web. Further, exchanging comments about the various links submitted is permitted. If they wish to, surfers can rate the links submitted to express whether they liked it or not. These features have been present in all reputed social bookmarking websites ever since sites like digg and StumbleUpon established social bookmarking sites as the face of Web 2.0. Surfers are no longer interested in a website which provides just these features. They want something more ...
What is a Sauce Cook?
A sauce cook, as the name suggests, is in charge of the making the sauces. He is also in charge of cooking dishes that need sauces or gravy. Sauce Cooks, Their Rank and Responsibilities In truth, a sauce cook is a line cook or Chef de Partie. Being one, he is in charge of one specific aspect of food production. He is in-charge of the sauces, hors d’oeuvres, stews and gravy. When it comes to kitchen rank, a sauce cook is the third highest rank in the kitchen. It is the highest position among all station cooks. He answers to the Sous ...
Celebrating the Story of Chef Alain Passard
Alain Passard is one of the world’s most renowned chefs. You have likely heard of him. It is not hard to miss him if you are in the culinary industry. He is the owner of the three-Michelin star restaurant L’Arpege, a world-class restaurant located in Paris, France. Chef Passard is a son of an artist, but not a culinary one. He comes from a family of musicians. At an early age, he came to love music a well and he can play the saxophone like there’s no tomorrow. He discovered his love for cooking when he ...
Chef Philippe Groult – Behind L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon’s Success
You would often hear people complain about world-class restaurants that fail to meet their expectations. Often, you would have your own reservations about certain establishments like L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon. You have probably experienced dining at the other Joel Robuchon restaurants. There are a couple of disappointing establishments. L’Table de Joel Robuchon in Paris, for one, may fail miserably when it comes to offering good food. The unfriendly staff and expensive meal may turn you off. Robuchon de Galera in Macau fails to impress as well, so you may have some doubts. This is not the case with head chef’s ...
Food Allergy Itching and Its Remedies
Food allergy itching is just one of the many symptoms of food allergies. This may or may not be a symptom. After all, the signs vary from one person to another. However, skin itching remains to be one of the most common symptoms of this condition. What Causes Food Allergy Itching? Sometimes, the body especially your immune system rejects certain food properties that you ingest. These food properties are often protein substances that certain food contains. This is why there are specific foods that commonly cause allergies. They include nuts, eggs, shellfish, wheat, peanuts, dairy and seafood. These foods are rich in ...
Digestion and Hygiene
With the stomach and other digestive organs in a state of perfect health condition, one is entirely ignorant of their very existence, except when of feeling of hunger brings alertness to the fact that food is essential, or an alarm bell warns us that a adequate amount or too much has been eaten. Perfect digestion can only be maintained by cautiously monitoring all of the rules of health in regard eating habits. On the subject of ‘Digestion and Hygiene’, I would like to quote a few paragraphs from Dr. Kellogg's work on Physiology; it provides a brief outline of ...
Why You Have to Drink to Live?
Earth is 70% made up of water. So it might be just right and matching that 70% of the human body is also made up of water. Water is thus such a vital part of our lives. In truth we can survive longer without food than without water. A healthy human person can live from 3 to 10 days without water while men can live without food for as long as 2 months. There must be a very important reason why 70% of our bodies are made up of water. In actuality there are many reasons. One is that ...
Redundancies from a Chefs Perspective
Greetings to All, I received the following from one of the avid followers of the very blog. Matthew I work in relatively unknown hotel group viewing this from a worldwide perspective; however we have 12 hotels and may be as many under construction although delayed. I personally have worked mainly in countries where the pay roll was your biggest expense followed by food cost. Returning 21% Profit in F&B was worth a celebration in these times. Now I’m having the privilege to work in a hotel with above 90% occupancy yield and a return of profit in F&B of ...
Chef Michael Roux, Jr. – Continuing His Father’s Legacy at Le Gavroche
Le Gavroche is not new. It has been “around the block” for decades. It first opened its doors to the public in 1967. The restaurant changed it address to Mayfair in 1981. It is a classy expensive French restaurant and it is the first British restaurant to have earned a Michelin star. This was in 1974. It earned its second star in 1977 and its final star in 1981. Again, it is the first British restaurant to have earned three Michelin stars. The restaurant has just celebrated its 41st anniversary last year. This restaurant has served as a training ...
Chef Alice Walters – The Chef and the Food Environmentalist
Chez Panisse is the playground of one of the best chefs in the world, chef Alice Walters. It first opened its doors to the public in 1971. The restaurant was inspired by classic films and this is where Californian cuisine was first created. This is where Chef Walters continues to amaze people with her creations. But who is Alice Walters? Alice Walters is the owner and head chef of Chez Panisse. She is actually a native of New Jersey. She was born in the small town of Chatham on April 28, 1944. It took a while for this chef ...
Chef Armin Leitgeb – Offering the Taste of Austrian, Asian and Everything in Between
Les Amis is not new. It has been around for more than a decade, but it has continuously stunned people and food critics alike with its amazingly good food and outstanding service. What is Les Amis? This restaurant has been a celebrated local eatery for a significantly long period of time. Although it specializes in French cuisine, the dishes offer a touch of Asian and modern flavors as well. Over the years, Les Amis has accumulated countless awards including accolades from the World Food Summit and Wine Spectator Magazine. Indeed, the restaurant has huge and varied selections of wine ...
Chef Quique Dacosta – The Culinary Genius of El Poblet
El Poblet is not new, but its history does not go back that far. Still, it has always been a one of the best restaurants in the Alicante area even during the 80’s. It is not just some off-the-road local eatery. On the contrary, it always has been known for its luxurious service and haute cuisine. Anyone who ever comes near the area should definitely consider visiting the restaurant. The seafood and the restaurant’s ambiance are something that one should not miss. The Unusual El Poblet This restaurant is not your typical haute cuisine restaurant. For one, the ...
Healthy Chemistry
You know, I love it when I read something positive about food and its impact on the health of us humans, especially when the food is something more decadent than healthy. Take dark chocolate and red wine, how much more decadent than that can you get! The resveratrol found in wine is being promoted as a metabolism booster: when you consume wine containing resveratrol your body burn calories more quickly or more accurately, more inefficiently; gotta love that! It is also an antioxidant which limits the damage to cells that free radicals and oxidative products of metabolism can do. Free ...
Chef Anne-Sophie Pic – The Amazing “Cook” of Maison Pic
Although Maison Pic is quite famous for its world class restaurant, it also actually houses a hotel and the informal bar and café, Le 7. Maison Pic, however, has reached a legendary status in the world of gastronomy. This is not surprising considering the fact that this restaurant has been around since 1891. Since then the restaurant has managed to capture continuously the fancy of the public palate. Visiting Maison Pic The original restaurant was opened in the establishment of l’Auberge du Pin in Saint Perva. It was Sophie Pic’s son, Andre, who managed to secure three Michelin stars ...
Enjoy Tsarist Cooking with Chef Andrei Makhov of Café Pushkin
Café Pushkin is undoubtedly the best restaurant in Moscow, if not the whole country. Of course, it can no longer be denied that this is one of the best restaurants in the world. It has secured the 63rd spot in El Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants. Dining at Café Pushkin and enjoying Chef Andrei Makhov’s creations is something that you shouldn’t miss in Moscow. Is It Really the Best Restaurant in Moscow? Perhaps, it is. Perhaps, it isn’t. But it is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in the world. Although written in French, the restaurant’s menu is reminiscent of ...
Chef Yannick Alleno – Creating Exact Dishes with Magical Flavors
It doesn’t matter what time of the day you choose to dine at Le Meurice, you will enjoy rich, savory dishes from the restaurant’s exciting menu. Every dish is precisely prepared without room for extravagance. Still, every bite offers rich flavors. Dishes are presented so carefully and beautifully. These are the creations of Chef Yannick Alleno. One can only say that this chef’s creations are both modern and audacious. His primary goal is to create dishes that will please his customers. This is the law he lives by. Oh Glorious Le Meurice! Le Meurice is a breathtaking place. The ...
Discovering the Unchanging Magic of Chef JP Singh’s Cooking
Bukhara Restaurant of ITC Hotel Maurya is one of the Asian restaurants that have made it to this year’s list of El Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants; although technically, this restaurant secured the 65th spot. Still, this is a great honor for Bukhara and its chef JP Singh. Let’s Get to Know the Chef If there is a chef who knows how to grill kebabs to perfection that would be Bukhara’s chef. This famed chef of Delhi’s most famous restaurant has catered to the palates of numerous heads of state including Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Afghanistan’s President Hamid ...
What to Consider Before You Decide?
Not all answers come easily. Sometimes you need to search heaven and earth, or, worse, even hell to find that right decision. Nut we need to see that these problems, the decisions we have to make, pare just trying us, measuring us up to what we can do, how much we can bear. Should we bow down and retreat? Or must we stand up and prove our worth, and that of our life? There is a saying that there are always two sides to a coin. This manifests what we have when we are deciding on something. It could ...
Picking up the Nuts and Bolts of RSS
What is RSS anyway? You probably have seen this three-letter acronym in the course of your time online. RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary; syndicating means republishing an article that comes from another source such as a website. An RSS is a mode of publicizing updates about websites. It may or may not contain a digest and photos of the latest posting. But those that provide summaries (thus Rich Site Summary) allow users to glide through the article so that they could decide later on if they want to access the website source. The RSS feed ...
Bookmarks.Yahoo- Securing Your Private Links From The Roving Eye Of The Web
There was a time when managing bookmarks was a very simple affair. Of course, web browsing software applications did not offer even half of the functionality that social networking websites offer today. However, considering the large number of web sites available today and considering the fact that each website claims to be the best, it does become difficult to ascertain whether you have chosen the right service or not. There are many web sites offering the ability to store bookmarks online, share them with friends and assign tags to make them easier to search. The end result is that we store ...
Chef Andreas Caminada – The Young Chef Conquering the Culinary World
Andreas Caminada, the chef of Schauenstein is considered one of the best chefs – if not actually the best – in Switzerland. He has been showcasing his culinary talents in Schauenstein Restaurant. This establishment is strategically located in one of the many castles of Domleschg Valley. This is where he has been working for more than 6 years now. Over the last few years, the restaurant has ceased to become the well-kept secret of the area. The culinary artistry of Chef Caminada had brought the attention of the world this small restaurant. It actually takes months before one can ...
Chef Seiji Yamamoto –Reinventing Japanese Cuisine and Making It His Own
Nihonryori Ryugin is one of those restaurants that have captured the attention of culinary enthusiasts not because it offers the best food, but because it offers the most imaginative ingredients. Let’s Get to Know Yamamoto Indeed, its chef, Seiji Yamamoto, is known largely for its wild culinary experiments. Ironically, traditional cuisines may actually the result of inventiveness and innovative thinking for him. Everything about cooking is an adventure to him. This puts molecular gastronomy – if he regards his cooking to be so – at an entirely new level. Debates about this new method of cooking rages on, but ...
Chef Michel Troisgros – Sticking to the Old But Opening to the New
Some of the best restaurants in the world practically dates back to the early 20s or 30s – and one of these restaurants is Troisgros. The original owners, Jean-Baptiste Troisgros and his Marie, probably never imagined that their humble restaurant would someday be included in the prestigious S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Troisgros, however, is one of the best places to eat. How Did It Happen? In truth, it was not Jean-Baptiste and his wife who did the real work. It was actually their sons Jean and Pierre who actually made the real efforts in order to build ...
Chef Masaharu Morimoto – the Iron Chef of Wasabi
Again, the notable change in this year’s El Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list is the inclusion of Asian restaurants including Iggy’s and Wasabi. The latter restaurant is the property of Chef Masaharu Morimoto of the Iron Chef. This restaurant is located at Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi. This is actually the first Japanese restaurant in Delhi. This is the culinary playground of Chef Morimoto. What’s the Big Deal about Wasabi? Iron Chef’s Masaharu Morimoto continually captivates his guests’ taste buds and palates with his innovative Japanese cuisines. He has the knack for discovering the different facets of ...
Chefs Rose Gray, Ruth Rogers and The River Cafe
The River Café is one of the most popular restaurants in London. It specializes in Italian cuisine and it is run by the famous chefs Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers. The restaurant has been around for more than two decades. It first opened its doors to the public in 1987 and it has been able to sustain its clients all these years. Located on the Thames River’s north bank, the restaurant used to be an oil storage facility. The old building was renovated by Ruth Roger’s husband, Lord Rogers, an architect. Now, the restaurant overlooks a garden which offers ...
Chef Annie Feolde – The Self-Taught Cook Who Earned Three Michelin Stars
Enoteca Pinchiorri is a reminiscent of Renaissance glory. Of course, it is glorious by its own merit. It boasts of high ceilings with frescos. Walls are lined with silver vases overflowing with gorgeous bouquets. It is known for its sumptuous cuisines and wine selection. There are some people who consider the restaurant as the best in Italy; although, there are some who consider this establishment as an Italian rip-off. Regardless of varying opinions, it cannot be denied that the restaurant is one of the best in the world. After all, it has landed the 72nd spot in El Pellegrino ...
The Wonder of Chef Phillippe Legendre
Le Cinq – it’s a restaurant that only few would dare to miss if they happen to be anywhere near Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, France. What Does It Offer? This restaurant boasts of classic cuisines while still catering to modern palates. You will find fresh flowers brightening up the elegant room. The whole design resembles a classic French dining room. You will find Louis XV furniture and intricatedly designed china and silverware. The restaurant is majestically dressed in grey and gold. Indeed, Le Cinq is truly spectacular. You will find a beautiful view of Four Season’s ...
Chef Andrea Accordi – Giving Eastern Europe Its First Michelin Star
There are many reasons why diners enjoy their experience eating at Allegro Restaurant. The guests can definitely enjoy a wonderful view of the Prague Castle and the nearby river. This is the playground of Chef Andrea Accordi. More about Allegro The restaurant offers outdoor terrace seating where one can choose to have his or her meals while taking advantage of the amazing view. The restaurant can accommodate 70 guests because the terrace seats offer additional 40 seats. Allegro’s atmosphere is modern, comfortable and casual, but with classy overtones. Allegro cuisine thoroughly reflects the Italian flavors. The dishes ...
Chef Shuzo Kishida – Pursuing the Same Glorious Path as His Mentor Barbot
There is one thing that diners truly enjoy at Quintessence and that is their first bite of whatever dish the restaurant has to offer. You are assured of the finest quality and the best ingredients. All the dishes that appear in the lunch and dinner menus are those that have been carefully selected by the chef, Shuzo Kishida. Menus are adjusted in order to take advantage of fresh produces that are in season. Needless to say, the items in the menu changes daily. Chef Kishida and his staff intend to place only the finest dishes for their guests, so ...
Chefs Dieter Muller and Nils Henkel – Working Together towards the Top
The Restaurant Dieter Müller is actually one of the best – if not the best – restaurants in Germany. It opened its doors to the public in February 28, 1992 and since then it has managed to rank as one of the best restaurants in the world. In fact, it has grabbed the 76th spot in this year’s El Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. It has three Michelin stars, with the last star awarded in 1997. Of course, it boasts of many honors. Its chef, Dieter Muller was also named Chef of the Year by Der Feinschmecker in ...
The Creative Mind of Chef Jason Atherton of Ramsay’s Maze
The culinary world was stunned when El Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants list was revealed. The reaction stemmed from the fact that Gordon Ramsay fell off the top 50 list. If not for his restaurant, Maze, landing the 91st spot, he would have not had any restaurant included in the list. This seems to be a very bad year for the Hell’s Kitchen chef. It is not surprising, however, that Maze made the list despite all the controversies surrounding the owner. From its inception, the restaurant quickly propelled itself at the top of London’s best ...
Chef Rainer Becker – the German Chef Cooking Japanese Food for the English
There are many popular restaurants in London – and some restaurants fade in significance compared to these more popular establishments. There are some people who may have heard of Nobu; the same people may end up scratching their heads when asked about Zuma. In truth, this glamorous Japanese restaurant has something unique to offer as well. In fact, it is the best place to go to if one is craving for good sushi. The restaurant is definitely elegant and classy with its wood-granite-stone interior. People are often amazed at how gorgeous the place looks. The cocktail bar alone is ...
Chef David Kinch – In League with Ferran Adria
Manresa – it’s not a name you may have heard of, but it is the name of one of the best restaurants in the world today. In fact, it grabbed the 93rd spot in this year’s list. This restaurant showcases the inventive cuisines of Chef David Kinch. Manresa offers dishes that are combinations of French and Catalan cooking. Chef Kinch’s ingenuity definitely shows in his work. Ingenuity, of course, is an American trait. This chef is also influenced by European thinking. The refinement in his cooking definitely stands out. Manresa’s dishes are made up of biodynamic and organic ...
Chef Greg Doyle – The Chef, the Surfer and the Racer
Chef Tetsuya should be on his feet. His Tetsuya’s fell off the top 20 of El Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list; although, it has landed The Best Restaurant in Australia Award. Still, there are restaurants that are giving him a run for his money. One of these restaurants is Pier Restaurant at Rose Bay. Indeed, Pier is just one of the many reasons why Sydney has become a really good destination for people who love good food. You will find some of the best restaurants in the world in this city. Pier Restaurant sits atop Sydney’s restaurant ...
Chef Geert Van Hecke – The Only Three Michelin Starred Chef in Belgium
It is not usual for us to hear about restaurants in other parts of Europe. After all, Spain, Germany and France are all competing for the gold when it comes to culinary accolades. These countries are vying for the Michelin stars and all other European countries are left behind. Sometimes, there are restaurants that will sneak in and take the price, and the world will suddenly take notice. This year De Karmeliet of Belgium sneaked in and grabbed the 95th spot in El Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants list. If you truly want to experience Belgian gastronomy, you should ...
Chef Harald Bresselschmidt – Placing Cape Town in the Culinary Map
The place where Aubergine Restaurant is now located is not just any place in Cape Town. It was once the home of Sir John Clyde, the first Chief Justice of Cape. In those days, Sir Clyde’s property did not just extend a few yards away from the house. His estate actually embraced several hectares of land surrounding his house. Sir Clyde was not just any Cape’s historical figure. He is actually one of the most prominent figures in the history of the place. He was the Chief Justice and he was also the head of Cape’s “ton.”mIt goes without ...
Chef Alvin Leung – The Demon Chef of Hong Kong (Yes! He Calls Himself That!)
If you are thinking of experiencing what Chef Alvin Leung of Bo Innovation has to offer, you really need to get yourself a table at this Hong Kong restaurant. The restaurant offers a mixture of traditional Cantonese cuisines with European flavors. Of course, you will also find some Japanese and French dishes as well. This can be a bit tricky, but Chef Leung successfully pulls this off. He is so successful that he has managed to win the 97th spot in El Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants 2009 list. Don’t raise your eyebrows over this rank. It is a ...
Chef David Higgs – Are His Dishes Worth the Expensive Price?
It was not an easy decision for Rust en Verde’s owner Jean Engelbrecht and its chef David Higgs to set the bar high – and the prices high – when they first opened the restaurant. It was a risk because the restaurant was still new. We can say, however, that the risk paid off. The restaurant got into this year’s El Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants list – and that is not an easy feat. You would likely raise your eyebrow after perusing their menu. You don’t know “expensive food” until you have tried this restaurant. A meal here ...
Chef Mark Ladner – The Unassuming Hero of Del Posto’s Kitchen
There are Italian restaurants – and there are Italian restaurants. Del Posto falls on the latter kind. This is one of Mario Batali’s restaurants. With its inclusion in El Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants list, this is officially Batali-Bastianich second restaurant that made the list. Their other restaurant, Babbo, ranks 90 in the list. Of course, Mario Batali doesn’t deserve all the credit for the success of Del Posto. Truth be told, it is Mark Ladner, former chef of Lupa and the dubbed “Clark Kent of the Kitchen”, who deserves the credit for Del Posto’s success. This restaurant offers ...
Chef Olivier Biles – the Unsung Hero of Reflets Par Pierre Gagnaire
Chef Olivier Biles, the unsung hero of Reflets par Pierre Gagnaire, is hardly ever mentioned in connection with the restaurant. In fact, it is doubtful if you would even find a picture of him online. This should not be the case considering the fact that he deserves credit for managing to land the 100th spot in El Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants list. No, this is not something that we can dismiss. He deserves the credit. It was not an easy feat considering the fact that there are many restaurants that have fallen off this year’s list. Admittedly, it’s ...
Chef Chris Salans –The Amazing Chef in Bali
Once you enter through the doors of Mozaic, you will immediately feel a sense of repose. You know that you will be in for a sensory treat. The walkway will eventually lead you to a garden where tables are placed in simple elegance. Décor made of rattan, bamboo, silk and other Bali materials line the walls and floors of Mozaic. The whole setting is absolutely charming. You will be offered with testing menus offering the chef’s very own culinary parade. Indeed, Mozaic is a gastronomic paradise. It’s not surprising why it has managed to astound the culinary world. In ...
Chefs Karl and Rudi Obauer – The Amazing Austrian Chefs
Chefs Karl and Rudi Obauer have been operating their Austrian Restaurant, Obauer, for the last three decades. These two chefs certainly know their business and they definitely know how to run their restaurant! It is not an easy feat, but these chefs have managed to place Obauer at the 85th spot of El Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants list. They did not enter into the business without any experience. They trained in various restaurants in Austria and abroad before they finally opened Obauer. While Chef Karl was working at Werfen, his brother was on a culinary exile working in ...
Chef Christopher Moret – Definitely a Ducasse Guy Through and Through
Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athenee is indeed a source of pride for Chef Alain Ducasse. The restaurant with Chef Christopher Moret on its helm has landed the 86th spot in El Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants list. Once again, Chef Ducasse called upon the genius of Patrick Jouin, the designer of his other restaurants, to once again give his restaurant in Paris the look and ambiance that characterizes every Ducasse’ restaurant. This Parisian restaurant is definitely a treat to the senses. It definitely deserves the honor of being one of the world’s best. This is where Christopher Moret prepares ...
Chef Bernard Pacaud – The Genius Behind L’Ambroisie and Its Success
L'Ambroisie is definitely one of the best places on earth. Chef Bernard Pacaud’s restaurant is the place to go to if one wants to have a remarkable and memorable dining experience. The word “restaurant” does not clearly express the kind of gustatory experience one will have at L'Ambroisie. This place is practically an institution. The place, its ambiance and food are thoroughly French. One can say that it is quintessentially French. However, if you are expecting to have your needs pampered, you are in for a disappointment. This is probably the reason why there are some people who do ...
Chef Brian Reimer’s – Deserving Half of the Credit for Maison Boulud’s Success
Chief Executive Chef Brian Reimer (Right) Maison Boulud is Daniel Boulud’s restaurant in Beijing, China. This is the second restaurant of Daniel Boulud that has made it into El Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants list. The first restaurant is Daniel which made it to the top 50 list, landing the 40th spot. This Beijing restaurant first opened its doors to the public during last year’s Olympics. It is located in Legation Quarter where the original US Embassy was located. The restaurant is neatly tucked away into the corners of Tian’anmen Square. Regardless of how one would find Chef ...
Chef Jonnie Boer – Behind the 3 Michelin Stars of Netherlands’s De Librije
Yes, that’s definitely Chef Jonnie Boer! Netherlands have always had a picturesque image. You will find castles, country houses and gardens dotting the countryside like Overijssel. It is also in this province that one will find one of the best restaurants in Netherland, De Librije. It is actually smacked right at the center of Zwolle, an old Hanseatic town. This year, the restaurant has managed to win a place in El Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants. The restaurant is located in a 15th century Dominican abbey. It used to be the abbey’s old library, thus the name. It ...
Chef Mario Batali – The Celebrity Chef behind Babbo’s Success
Babbo is actually one of the most exciting Italian restaurants in the United States. This is the baby of celebrity chef, Mario Batali. This is arguably the favorite of Chef Batali. An eight-course meal can be a tad bit expensive, but it is definitely worth the price. The restaurant also offers a bar where you can relax after a good meal. By this time, Chef Batali must be used to receiving awards for Babbo. This restaurant is a superstar – or at least one of the superstars—in the world of gastronomy. It has been voted as The Best New Restaurant ...
“How to Ripen Avocados”- The Internet Search for the Humble Avocado
Search engines are such mysterious beasts. We never know what we can find in the World Wide Web using our favorite search engine. May it be human powered search or giant algorithm based search engines, it's sure to be an adventure if we put in our query. Keywords are essentially the heart of any article that a blogger uses to drive a whole lot of traffic to his or her website. The right keywords can land you on the front page of a lot of search engines. The front page means thousands, even millions of traffic to your ...
Chefs Soren Ledet and Rasmus Kofoed – The Geniuses Behind Geranium
If there is one place that one should definitely do while visiting Denmark is to try out the delicious dishes at Geranium. This restaurant is run by two of the country’s best chefs – Soren Ledet and Rasmus Kofoed. These chefs chose to use organic ingredients when creating their culinary masterpieces. They also opt for biodynamic wine selections. Not surprisingly, this is one of the best restaurants in the country. In fact, some would argue that this is the best in all of Denmark. The whole place is entirely picturesque which is just as well as one could expect ...
Chef Vincent Thierry –The Devotee of Classic French Cooking
If one desires to experience French dining in China, particularly Hong Kong, the best place to visit is Caprice. Here one will find the inquisitive and world-class chef, Vincent Thierry who is willing to give Hong Kong cuisine a unique twist. Let’s Check Caprice Out Ensconced within the walls of the glamorous Four Seasons Hotel, Caprice opens its doors to eager diners day after day and night after night. This is the restaurant that one must definitely try out if he or she finds himself or herself in Hong Kong. This is where Chef Thierry amazes ...
Chef George Jardine – Amazing the World Wherever He Goes
Too often, we associate gourmet food with elegance or class. As chefs, we would prepare haute cuisine dishes and we expect our guests to pay for it regardless of how pricey these dishes may be. After all, that’s something one would expect from “classy” establishments serving haute cuisine. This is not the case, however, with Jardine. This restaurant has proven that one need not turn his nose up at simplicity in order to serve amazingly good food. The restaurant’s Scottish Chef George Jardine deserves the credit. His cooking can only be described as straightforward, down-to-earth and amazingly delectable – ...
Chef Juan Amador and His Restaurant Amador Placing Germany Next to France
Low-key elegance – that’s what the Amador Restaurant in Germany is known for. The restaurant building is a renovated residential house. This restaurant has once again drawn the world’s attention to the culinary geniuses of Germany. The restaurant boasts of a pleasing, relaxing, classy and striking décor that complements the innovative cooking of its chef, Juan Amador. Indeed, this 3-Michelin starred restaurant is the playground of Chef Amador. It is this chef’s innovative cooking that has earned Amador the highest rating and Germany its ninth Michelin-starred establishment. In fact, Germany now ranks next to France in terms of number ...
Chefs Mikel Alonso and Bruno Oteiza –A Partnership that Simply Works
Biko is certainly not for someone who is afraid of heights, but it is surely the place to be if you want to experience good food. To get to Biko, one must have to take a private elevator as it is situated up above its competition of gourmet restaurants in the residential place of Polanco. Needless to say, the whole place is quite secluded and private. Angled wooden slats practically hide Biko from the outside world and vice versa. Of course, once you are served with Chefs Bruno Oteiza and Mikel Alonso’s creations, everything else fades into significance. ...
Chef Joel Robuchon – Who Hasn’t Heard of Him?
Anyone who doesn’t know chef Joel Robuchon must be living in the dark ages. He got two of his restaurants into the El Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants list. The first one is L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon of France; although it did fall four places from its spot last year. It only ranked 18 this year. The second one is L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon New York. These are the babies of Chef Robuchon. He is indeed an outstanding restaurateur aside from being an exceptional chef. In fact, he is one of the world’s greatest chefs. He certainly deserves all ...
Chef Salvatore Loi Offering Brazil a Taste of Everything Italian Cuisine Has to Offer
There’s a real culinary buzz in Sao Paulo today and the culprit is none other than El Pellegrino 83rd world’s best restaurant, Fasano. The restaurant’s chef, Salvatore Loi must be proud of what he has accomplished over these years. This is certainly one of the best restaurants in this huge Brazilian cosmopolitan. There are some people who argue that this is the best in all of Brazil. Regardless of the outcome of this argument, it cannot be denied that Fasano is certainly one of the best restaurants in the world. The restaurant scene of Sao Paulo generally boasts ...
The Importance of a Strategic Staffing Plan
Annual budgeting involves a lot of things. Management needs to consider every aspect of their business in creating an annual budget. Of course, the budget will include personnel expense. Accordingly, a strategic staffing plan should be implemented so that the real company need should be filled. Designing a Strategic Staffing Plan In order to do this, personnel requirements should be carefully considered. This offers little influence over the company’s corporate funds especially because a company’s staffing plan is narrowly focused on the company’s status quo. Unfortunately, company needs are continually evolving. There are many things that redefine work requirements. This is why ...
Key Features of a Work Safety Program
There are many benefits to setting up a work safety programs in workplaces. Accidents and injuries will be minimized or altogether avoided. States require employers to adopt health and safety standards in order to protect their workers. Workers are also required to observe these programs. Setting Up an Effective Work Safety Program A work safety program needs to be initiated and implemented from the top down. It is important that the management believes in setting up such system. It is the management’s responsibility to set up an effective safety and health system for their employees. The management needs to take ownership of ...
How to Cope with Depression
Depression can be debilitating. It can take away your enthusiasm for things. It can take away your drive, hope and energy. Getting rid of your depression is not easy, but there are ways to cope with depression. In fact, you can get rid of it or avoid it altogether. You can definitely beat it. Of course, depression can be more than just “having the blues”. It can take a clinical form in which case, someone experiencing it would need professional help. Still, there are some things that you can do in order to get rid of those ‘damaging blues’. The many ...
Varvari Restaurant Russia – The Unassuming Restaurant that Got into the List
Every good foodie knows that if you want to lose weight, you should stay away from Russian cuisine – especially Varvari’s Russian cuisine. This restaurant’s menu perfectly describes what a good Russian meal is – sumptuous, rich, flavorful and satiating. These words perfectly describe what Varvari restaurant Russia has to offer. It is not surprising why it has managed to land the 66th spot in this year’s El Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. The Russian cuisine infused with unique European flavors has never failed to catch the fancy of foodies, food critics and culinary experts and enthusiasts. The ...
Effects of Terrorism in Tourism
Suffice it to say, terrorism has had a grand effect upon tourism in various parts of the world. Asia is of course no exception from the horrid sickle of terrorism. It could not be argued how great the impact of terrorism has had on the world at large. You can search online and see that various term papers, essays, and articles about terrorism and tourism. We all remember 2001 when the world watched in horror as two planes lodged themselves inside the twin towers that led to its collapsed. This has caused the world to panic. "How can a powerful country ...
How to Freeze Cake
Items required - Cake, Freezer, Cling Film Procedure - All you need to do is protect the cake from freezer condensation. Depending on the cake part you can wrap pieces of the cake right away and place it in the freezer. Pieces of the cake will make it easier to store it in the freezer. You can freeze the cake for up to 2 to 3 months. Do not freeze cakes with fruit toppings. Image Credit Flickr.com
Fish Tacos with Pineapple Cole Slaw
I bumped into Chef Chris Perrin from http://www.blogwelldone.com/ on twitter a couple of weeks ago. What a great guy- he sent me a couple of recipes to share. The first one follows, I will post the other one next week. Thanks Chris!- Chef Matthew Fish tacos are a classic San Diego dish that has spread across the country to appear in seafood and Tex-Mex restaurants all across the country. They blend lots of great flavors together and despite being fried, are not too heavy, especially when the fish is fried using a tempura-style batter. The traditional way to serve ...
How to Make a Sandwich Wrap
Items required – Tortilla- Flour or Corn, Veggies or Tuna or Chicken Procedure - Lay your tortilla on the plate so you can arrange whatever content you have on the top. Next, put veggies on top, you can also use tuna, chicken and other sea food goodies. Now, wrap it with 3 inches or so of the ends in and with the fillings in the center. Roll tight and snug. Image Credit Flickr.com
Recipe- Mango Dressing
Ingredients Mango Puree 200 grams Dijon Mustard 30 grams Egg 1 each Honey 30 grams Balsamic Vinegar 200 ml Lemon- In Juice 200 grams Olive Oil 600 ml Salt- To taste Pepper- To taste Method Place egg, lemon juice, mustard honey, mango puree and vinegar in a blender. Blend to incorporate. Slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream. Season with salt and pepper. Use as required. Image Credit Flickr.com
Back to the Basics – The Sushi Rice/ Shari
I still remember how I used to take for granted and ignore learning this very important skill earlier in my career. I thought that sushi rice is simple and involves only the vinegar and the rice. In this article I will explain the fundamentals of mastering the perfect shari. The Rice To make the perfect shari, you must have perfectly cooked rice. Basically the water ratio for cooking rice is 1:1, which is one cup of rice and one cup of water. But depending on the type of rice that you use, the water ratio may vary. ...
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Eating Organic Foods
People are increasingly concerned about the food they eat. The term organic is used more and more these days. Groceries offer organic products, so you have probably considered purchasing organic foods. But are they the best choice? And what are organic foods? What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating organic foods? What are Organic Foods? Foods that are organic are those that were grown without using pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides or human waste. These are foods that were processed without additives or preservatives. The Advantages of Organic Foods There are many benefits to eating organic foods. Nutritionists believe that these foods are healthier. By preferring ...
How to Get a Stuck Cake Out of a Pan
Items required - Water, Cake, Pan, Dish Cloth Procedure - Place a dish cloth in the water then wring it. Put the wringed dish cloth under the base of the cake pan and shake it gently for a short time. The cake will come out in a few seconds.
Meeting the Youngest Three-Michelin Star Chef
Chef Massimiliano Alajmo has made culinary history. Until someone breaks his record, he is the youngest chef to have received three stars from the Michelin Guide. This is not an easy feat. In fact, this is a truly great honor for the young Italian chef of Calandre. His story actually makes for a good reading. In truth, his success is inevitable. Growing up in a family of chefs and restaurateurs must have prepared him for a culinary career. He is the chef of Calandre. He is in-charge of the kitchen while his brother, Raffaele, is in-charge of the ...
Some Creative and Fun Ways to Lose Weight
Everybody loves a flat tummy or a firm belly. To lose fat around stomach without a balanced diet and regular exercise is quite impossible. It surely requires a dose of much time, effort, patience and discipline. However, losing belly fats is actually a matter of choice. You must keep in mind that your ultimate objective should only lie on two things – either to stay healthy or to look and feel good about yourself. Thus, it should never be aimed towards pleasing other people, impressing them or proving them something. When your workouts or other daily activities are fun, you are ...
Japanese Knife Buyers Guide
Nothing is more confusing than buying your next Japanese knife. For starters, there are hundreds of makers all around Japan, and then there are the different shapes and sizes, grades of steel and aesthetics versus usability. In this article I will explain the basics of what you need to know for your next purchase and probably save you some big bucks in the process. First, know what you are using it for. In the Japanese kitchen, we have different knives for different jobs. Listed below is a list (but not limited to) of the most commonly used knife's in the ...
General Organization of the Stewarding Department
We already are aware from earlier postings that the Stewarding Department is the backbone of the entire Food and Beverage operation. So, if it is the backbone, why is it so special? The answer is very simple, if the Stewarding Department does not function properly, it will affect every outlet and kitchen within the Food and Beverage Division. Therefore, one must respect and help the Stewarding Department whenever and/or wherever possible. The Stewarding Department runs a 24 hour operation and is in charge of the following duties: Flawless cleanliness of all kitchens at all times Perfect cleanliness of all service areas in Food and Beverage ...
Ways to Inspire and Motivate Your Colleagues and Subordinates
People are normally easy to influence – the way they think, decide, and act. As professionals and as the workplace leaders, chefs like you are bound to inspire and motivate your colleagues and subordinates to work effectively. One good thing is that, inspiration and motivation are just free! Effort are primary the capital to achieve team goals. Leaders draw strengths from themselves and allow subordinates to draw strength to them as well. According to some leadership and teambuilding workshops, there is no such thing as a leader in a team. Everyone decides, thinks, and works. But, a leader is mostly needed ...
Wine Allergies – The Basics
Wine is definitely a popular drink in almost countries around the world. It is commonly a part of celebrations and occasions. But how will you celebrate and enjoy such parties if such allergies are bothering you? There are those people who suffer from wine allergies which keep them from enjoying this amazing drink. Wine allergies have rare cases as compared to other cases of food allergies. But like any other food allergies, if not given enough attention, may lead to life-threatening effects. People experiencing wine allergies can have extremely mild or very acute symptoms. It is possible to have a wine allergy ...
Chef David Chang –Definitely Not Keller, But Definitely His Own Genius!
There are chefs who share a certain fondness for pork or meat dishes. These are what you call meathead chefs. If you are a vegetarian, you will likely frown at the menu at Momofuku Ssam Bar. A vegetarian will have such a grand time frowning at their menu in fact. If you are a chef who likes to stick to vegetables, fishes, and herbs, you will probably find Chef David Chang’s cooking interesting. Like Fergus Henderson, Chef Chang has developed a fine technique for creating savory rich flavors that are simply too addicting for words. Not surprisingly, many people are indeed ...
Chef Fulivio Pierangelini – The Best of Tuscany
Fulvio Pierangelini is known for so many things and one of them is his Gambero Rosso (Red Prawn), one of the most famous restaurants in Tuscany, Italy. In fact, with the best Italian chef cooking behind the stove, this restaurant may also be considered the best restaurant in the whole country. It is here that this jovial chef repeatedly stuns people with his amazing culinary skills. A trip to Tuscany wouldn’t be complete if you don’t’ visit Gambero Rosso. It will be a momentous experience indeed. Every bite will fill you with sublime pleasure. You will not get your fill with ...
How Important is Spa and Wellness in the Hospitality Business
The Spa and Wellness sector within the tourism and hospitality business has become the new catchphrase in the industry. Today, spas have moved from the periphery of the hotel industry as an alternated revenue generating business to occupy a position as a major revenue spinner. Reflecting this new reality was the buzz around this section, which had spa companies, health and wellness equipment suppliers, yoga centers and spa amenity suppliers. One of the hottest areas of the hospitality industry today is the spa industry. It contributed trillions of dollars also in sustaining tourism in the country. More and more people ...
Self Sanitation in the Kitchen Area- Hand Washing
Being a professional chef and a kitchen worker, self sanitation is very important. Since you are a food handler, you have to learn about the level of cleanliness and hygiene in and around the kitchen. So make sure that food poisoning organisms and other contaminants will not reach the food you are handling. First of all, you will have to facilitate hand washing on your part. Hand washing is essential to self sanitation. This is the only way you can make sure that you will not contaminate anything at the basic level. Here are things you can do and things you must ...
Chef Sergio Herman – The Best Bet of Netherlands
There are many influential chefs today and one of them is Oud Sluis’ chef, Sergio Herman. A young chef with 3 Michelin stars to his name, he can be considered one of the representatives of today’s generation of chefs. His creations are often based on traditions, innovations, knowledge, sensitivity and acquired techniques. You can probably say that the menu of Oud Sluis comprises the successful gastronomic experiments of Chef Herman. These experiments have certainly paid off. After all, Oud Sluis has managed to grab the 29th spot in this year’s El Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Creating His Own Unique Style Chef ...
Chef Martin Berasategui – Understanding the Magic of this Culinary Genius
No one has monopolized good cuisine. Anyone who can slave away in front of the stove and create culinary masterpieces has a claim on culinary arts. Martin Berasategui is the chef and owner of a restaurant which he named after himself. He is one of those famous chefs who are still working in his restaurant. He is a chef who is truly in-love with his work. Over the years, he has gained tremendous culinary maturity. You can likely credit this to the fact that this man has an incredible amount of patience when it comes to culinary arts. He takes time ...
Chef Heinz Reitbauer – Steirereck’s Secret Recipe to Success
Steirereck is one of the best restaurants in Austria. Of course, you would likely have someone arguing that this is the best restaurant in the country. It is hard to refute such claim once you have tried the culinary creations of chef Heinz Reitbauer. Reviewing the Restaurant Before we talk about the genius slaving away in the kitchens of Steirereck, let’s take a look at what this restaurant has to offer. Why was it chosen as one of the best restaurants in the world? How did it manage to win the 30th spot in this year’s list? There must be something special ...
How to cook a bleu steak
Steak cooking is an art within itself. Items required- cut of beef (beef- fillet, sirloin, rib eye etc), salt, pepper, vegetable oil, grill range, tongs Procedure- Select a high quality cut of beef. Allow it to rest in a warm place nearby the grill range. Heat the grill to 180 degrees C. Season the selected cut of beef with oil, salt and pepper; continue to rest the meat allowing the meat to get slightly warm. Place the meat on the grill, be sure to seal all of the edges first, followed by the presentation side. Allow to cook on that side for a ...
Expansion of the Hospitality Industry- Natural Disasters and Tourism- Part 1
In December 26, 2004, one of the most catastrophic calamities in history took the lives of thousands of people in different countries near the surrounding area of the Indian Ocean. The tsunami struck out from nowhere. Although there were many countries that were devastated, people from the coastal of India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Maldives, and Thailand were hit the hardest. It was one of the deadliest disasters that hit the region and affected the lives of millions of people, both in good and in bad ways, all over the world. Many people lost loved ones and friends, families were displaced, ...
A Perception on the Impact of Terrorism on Tourism
The economic importance of tourism is undeniable. For many countries in the developing world, tourism is a significant source of revenue generation and therefore a major component of economic development, a relationship that rewards states when positive conditions such as a strong global economy exists. But what happens when negative conditions exist? What happens when things like terrorism exist? The impact of terrorism on the country’s economy may be immense, leading to unemployment, homelessness, deflation, and other economic and social ills. The consequences extend beyond activities directly associated with tourism, particularly airlines, hotels and catering, to sectors that ...
Basic Recipe Costing – Part 1
You may have lots of cookbooks, proprietary recipes, books with food yield statistics, market data, shopping lists, inventory count sheets, supplier quotes, product mix reports, quarterly tracking reports and other documents. A professional recipe model should be designed to integrate all of this useful information. The person working on this project needs to wear many hats: purchasing agent, steward, prep cook, line cook, and chef. Rather than using a cookbook approach, start with your shopping lists. Use your shopping lists to create a spreadsheet with all your ingredients. Make columns for the name, category, primary supplier, purchase unit, storage ...
Mango Crepes with Mango Coulis Recipe
Ingredients- Crêpes 5 each eggs 100 grams White Sugar 800 ml Milk 50 grams Cake Flour 100 grams Butter 10 grams Lemon Zest Method Mix the eggs and white sugar together. Sift the cake flour and add to the egg mixture. Pour in the milk, stir well, mix until smooth. Add the lemon zest and finish with the melted butter. Strain the mixture and allow to rest. Use as required. Lightly grease a non stick pan and ladle in amounts of the crepe mixture, cook on a low flame, turn over and cook on the other side. Remove from frying pan and allow to ...
Mango Creme Brulee Recipe
Ingredients 900 ml Cream 100 ml Milk 300 grams Mango Puree 4 each Egg Yolks 100 grams White Sugar- Plus a extra 50 grams for glazing Method Place the milk and cream in a saucepan and bring to the boil. In a stainless steel mixing bowl whisk the white sugar and egg yolk until creamy in texture, pour in the milk and cream, mix well until combined. Add the mango puree, using a spatula mix until the mango is incorporated into the cream mixture. Strain, pour mixture into suitable ramekins and cook in a water bath at 160 degrees C for 30 minutes. ...
Mango and Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Ingredients 2 each Mango’s- Medium- Seeded, Peeled and Chopped 1 each Pineapple- Cleaned and Chopped 1/2 cup Red Onion- Finely Diced 2 tbsp Coriander- Finely Chopped 2 each Lime- Juice from Both and Zest from 1 1/4 tsp salt Method Mix all ingredients together and keep covered in refrigerator. Adjust seasoning, store until required. A big “thanks” goes out to Tawnya Whittington from Simply Decadent for providing this recipe. You can find out more about Tawnya here- http://www.simply-decadent.com/ Matthew
Mango Pudding Recipe
Ingredients 500 grams Mango Puree 200 ml Coconut Milk 300 ml Cream 150 grams Sugar 30 grams Powdered Gelatin Method Place the coconut milk, cream and sugar in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Add mango puree to the mixture. Dissolve the gelatin in hot water and stir it into the mango coconut cream mixture. Allow the mixture to cool slightly and pour into glasses. Place on a tray and store under refrigeration. Serve with mango compote, raspberry sauce, chopped pistachio nuts and a chocolate stick
Curried Chicken and Mango Salad Recipe
A healthy diet does not have to be boring when you focus on bright, colorful meals. What does this mean? Simply by making sure your plate reflects a range of colors, you'll naturally create more balanced and healthful menus. Not everyone has the time or the patience to count calories, but assessing the colors on your plate is something anyone can do - and it only takes an instant! Why is color important? Many fatty and caloric foods, such as dairy products and starchy carbs, are beige or brown. When there are too many of these drab colors on ...
Mango Chutney Recipe
500 grams Mango- Diced 250 grams Lemon- In Juice 25 grams Coriander- Finely Chopped 100 grams Red Onion- Finely Chopped 150 grams White Sugar 40 grams Vegetable Oil Salt- To taste In a sauté pan heat the vegetable oil, add the prepared red onions, add a touch of salt. Cook until transparent, add the white sugar and swill the pan, do not stir the sugar or it will crystallize. Add the prepared lemon juice to the pan. Allow to simmer on a low heat until the liquid has reduced by half and the sugar has slightly caramelized. Place the diced mango in with ...
Mangos- The Top 7 Mango Recipes
Would you like an exotic, tropical vacation to a sun-drenched paradise but don't have the time or money? Take a mini-vacation in your very own culinary domain with the tropical taste of mango. Mangos are as common in Asia as apples are in the western world, for that matter their unique taste is enjoyed all over the globe. There's nothing like a mango's distinctive flavor. The flesh of a ripe mango is juicy and tastes like a peach with just a hint of vanilla. Try this fruit yourself and discover a tropical taste vacation. Besides delectable flavor, mangos also ...
Top Suggestions for a Healthy Snack
Healthy lifestyle should mean that we not only exercise but we should also take into great consideration the food we take in. Snacks are part of a healthy lifestyle and should not be taken for granted. Good nutrients can also be gained during snack time and it can be an extra source for our daily intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and cereal grains. Healthy snacks also cost very little compared to process junk foods that has next to zero nutrients. Healthy snacks, when combined with good nutrition, diet, and exercise will surely lead to a healthy body and an improved ...
Tea Party
At all times, Tea is associated as a khaki-colored concoction, brewed from leaves, leaf buds, and other plant parts served before or after meals, which can be either hot or cold. But for some it’s not just a mere drink; it’s a way of life, a cultural legacy, a comfort, and an art. In the past if you took "afternoon tea" or "high tea" it was a glance of your social standing. Afternoon Tea was a light elegant meal served between a light lunch and late dinner, usually between 3 o'clock and 5 o'clock, and was mainly confined to ...
Update on the A(H1N1) Virus a.k.a. Swine Flu
It was April 2009 where we first covered the emergence of the swine flu. It was then spreading fast in Mexico and some parts of America. On June 11, 2009 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the swine flu is now a Pandemic, not because of its severity, but because of the speed at which it spreads. With the Southern hemisphere flu season now upon us, the WHO declaration is more than justified. Community level outbreaks started which alarmed the world. The declaration of a pandemic was just a reflection of these outbreaks. No need to needlessly worry, ...
Folkd- Looks Like Digg, Works Like Digg and Almost As Good as Digg
The first thing that comes to your mind when you visit folkd is its uncanny resemblance to digg. If you use Mozilla Firefox, you can access this website from the toolbar downloaded as a Firefox extension. The basic purpose of this website is to enable people to share their bookmarks with each other. Further, this site helps you not just find the right link but also determine whether the link in question is a good link or not. This can be determined from the number of votes or ‘folks’ that the link receives. If you have an account with the ...
Basic Recipe Costing – Part 2
After you have your item list broken down into purchase units (e.g. case) and inventory units (e.g. #10 can), you can begin to visualize the production process. For each ingredient, make a list of units commonly called in recipes. This will vary depending on how many different recipes use each item. Three common portion methods for recipe ingredients are weight, volume and count. Meat items are often portioned by weight and count. When portioning by the piece, you may have more than one portion size. A strip steak could be sold in two or three portion sizes. For each portion ...
The Popularity of Red Wine with Women
Drinking was always dominated by men. It's kind of a double standard where it was perfectly okay for men to drink while the women stay at home and tend to the house. Well, that was then and this is now. I'm not saying that the double standard has disappeared completely, however, women drinking is much more socially acceptable now in modern society. The truth is, it's still a man's world when it comes to drinking alcoholic beverages. In the UK, Germany and France, the disparity in genders are so far apart when it comes to drinking. Germany leads with ...
Cuisine Focus- English- From Bland to Grand
Climate, geography and history, these are the factors which define English cuisine. History includes relationships with other European countries and the introduction of new ingredients specifically from places like India, China and North America. Geography and climate greatly influence nature, as it provides every available resource for key ingredients. Consequently, traditional foods bear ancient origins. Some of which are bread, cheese, roasted meats, pies and fish. Customary dishes like fish and chips and bangers and mash are products which relatively speak of English tradition and ways. As years pass, previous images of blandness or need for condiments ...
General Security Procedures During a Terrorist Attack from a Work Safety View Point
In this day and age we cannot be too dismissive of terrorists threats. We must always have a boy scout mentality of always being prepared. Bad people are prowling the grounds. We must be ever vigilant much more so today than any. Since people spend their time mostly at work due to the global economic crisis, it is just apt to discuss security procedures in the case of terrorist attacks. Here are some of the standard operating procedures that you must know. 1. More guards should be employed during threats. Every door, entrance and exit, should be manned 24-7 without any exceptions. 2. ...
Motivation in Meeting Your Career Goals
A lot of us, when we were young, dream of many things to achieve once we get old. We wanted to be a nurse, a doctor, a teacher, an engineer, an architect or even an astronaut. We want to be all of them when we grow up. But as we go along in life, and gain a greater understanding of it, some of the lucky ones among us gradually tunnel-visioned ourselves into that specific dream. The decision to pursue this dream may have come out from an experience that seems to draw us to it, or the realization of ...
Among Michael Jacksons “MJ’s” Favorites
People from all walks of life have their favorites. From clothes to books; to actors and actresses; to friends and siblings; to music and songs and what more to food or cuisine. As recorded, the following are Michael’s favorite things. His favorite colors are red and black. His favorite videos (of his) are Thriller and Smooth Criminal. His favorite movies are Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Star Wars and E.T. His favorite number is seven while Steven Spielberg is his favorite director. His favorite place on earth is Disneyland while his favorite ride there is Pirates of the ...
It’s More Than Seasoning. What’s Your Style?
In personal branding there are two types of style. One is the kind which has little meaning. If you’ve ever heard someone refer to personal branding as “style over substance” that person is thinking of this: a signature haircut, a catch phrase or a special hat. If your personal brand relies on the shape of your eye glasses, you’re in trouble. Chances are there’s not much going on with your dishes either. In marketing there’s a phrase that you sell the sizzle, not the steak, but what happens when the customer finds out the steak is no good? It’ll be pretty hard to sell ...
Spicing Up Your Meals with Micro-Greens
Nowadays, it is fairly common to find micro-greens in your dish. These are small, tasty and healthy vegetable confetti. They make wonderful additions to many dishes in all kinds of restaurants. They have found their way into gourmet or haute cuisine cooking. They are often use as garnishes or they are added as primary ingredients. Micro-greens have indeed become a trend and they are expected to continue in their popularity in the coming years. What are Micro-Greens? Micro-greens are actually the first leaves that sprouted from any plant. These are the leaves that appear between the baby stage and the sprouting ...
Cuisine Focus – African – A Little of Everything
Imagine having the following- resources that speak of beauty and endowment, a diverse culture and history. These factors surround African cuisine like defining traits. With years of interrelations and various ethnicities, Africa has become a melting pot of past cultures, colonies and trades. With these at hand, it is only fitting to describe that African cuisine speaks of nothing but a spectrum of different flavors and tastes. In the past, African cuisine was not well known in the Western part of the world. However, many westerners are beginning to appreciate the interesting mix African food tends to bring. Travelers are often ...
Cooking Delicious Meals with Fresh Herbs
If you love to cook and you know how to cook, you probably appreciate fresh herbs in your dishes. It doesn’t matter if you got them from your own garden or if you have bought from a farmer’s market – fresh herbs really make a huge difference in your meals. You can transform simple and ordinary dishes into something special when you use fresh herbs. Combining Fresh Herbs and Foods If you have always wanted to have your own herb garden, it is best to start planting your seeds during the last days of frost and the early days of ...
The Top 20 Chef Blogs According to Google
The following listing comes courteous of a simple google search of the following words “chef blog”. Results 1 – 20 of about 50,800,000 for chef blog. (0.21 seconds) Yours truly managed to slip in at Number 7. Please note- ProChef360 is in the process of rebranding to Chef21 Feel free to add your favorite chef related blogs/ sites to the listing via the comments section of this very blog posting. In addition you are welcome to link and/ or share this list with your culinary minded friends/ colleagues etc. I encourage you to visit the following sites. Number 1- Blog Chef Blog Chef is a blog ...
Indian Food Catering
Nowadays, Indian food catering is available everywhere. It is considerably easy to find caterers who offer reasonable catering prices. They also enter into contracts catering if you plan to enter into one. Of course, this is something that you might want to consider if you are thinking of hiring a caterer for an event. You might want to look into it though before you actually hire anyone. What Does Indian Food Catering Offer? Everything! Regardless of the event, you can definitely expect to be served the type of Indian dishes that are appropriate for the occasion. You can find a variety of ...
Australian Chef- Matthew J. Goudge is the mastermind behind the formation of the ProChef360 platform.