How Many Online Social Networking Platforms Are You Actively Involved On?

Online Social Networking It is a social media maze out there – are you finding your way? Are you into google plus? Or facebook? Or twitter? Or LinkedIn? Or? Poll - What is Your Favorite Online Social Networking Platform Thank you in advance for taking part in our poll. Keep an eye out for the results; the poll closes on February 8th, 2012. With so many social networking platforms available to us – it can be quite daunting when it comes to knowing what form of social media we should involve ourselves with - there are literally hundreds of them. On top of that; the platforms ...

The Chef, the Internet and the Social Media Maze

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion What is/are your favorite chef/culinary related blog/s and/or website/s? What social media platform/s do you frequently use? I often visit Chef Barton's the snowboarding Kiwi traveling environmental economist fisherman chef. I also find Super Chef Blog of interest. When I am in menu development mode I frequent Ideas in Food . When it comes to social media; I am guessing ...

What to Do with Used Cooking Oil?

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion In the restaurant industry, it is a big no-no to just dispose of used cooking oil down the drains. Not only will this clog the drains and the pipes, but this will also be a health risk. There is an appropriate way on how to dispose of used cooking oil, and this should be followed. Remember, cooking ...

What is a Community-Supported Pie?

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion For pastry chefs, there is a new trend worth trying out, and this is the community-supported pie. But what is a community-supported pie and what are the benefits that it could give pastry chefs and consumer members? Lastly, how could they take advantage of community-supported pie and boost not only their popularity but their revenues as well. The Community-Supported Pie ...

How to Spot a Bad Chef

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Of course, you came to the restaurant to eat good food. However, it will sometimes happen that you will not get your money’s worth, simply because the chef was not that good a cook. Not only have you wasted money, but you have also wasted time. For this reason, you have to know how to spot a bad chef, and this ...

Tips on How to Advance from a Line Cook to a Sous Chef

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Lucky for those who had culinary education and training at prestigious culinary schools because they will be given preference over those who did not; but for those who did not have the opportunity to enroll at culinary schools, then they have to start from the bottom. It will take some time, long hours, passion, and dedication for their efforts to be noticed, but ...

How to Choose Food Storage Containers

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Chefs should always exercise extreme caution when they are handling and storing food produce. After all, they hold in their hands the safety and wellbeing of the guests who enter the restaurant and eat their dishes. This caution to protect the health of the guests even includes choosing the safest food storage containers. For this reason, here are the tips on how to choose food ...

Being an Online Chef

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Little did chefs know that the Internet is going to work miracles for their careers and restaurants. Through the Internet, they were given a platform not only to introduce themselves but to also a venue to showcase their culinary skills. Nowadays, it has become a fad for chefs to put up their own websites and blogs in the Internet, and this fad has quickly become an integral ...

What Happens to Leftover Buffet Food?

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Who cannot love buffet restaurants, right? If you are lucky enough to have found an excellent buffet restaurant, you would always come back for more. Buffet restaurants seem like they are offering bottomless food because the trays would always seem full. Of course, one could not help but think, what happens to the leftover buffet food? With that many foods cooked and served, there is bound to be some ...

Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats Review

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion I am a buyer of books in Amazon and for weeks, I have noticed that the book “Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats” by Angie Dudley has been in the bestseller list for quite some time now. So, I decided to check out the book, read a few reviews and even visited Bakeralla, the author’s website. Needless to say, I was quite intrigue by ...

Dealing with an Unwanted Assistant

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Here is a very common scenario in any restaurant. You were hired to work as the manager of a department at a restaurant located abroad. Of course, before you arrived at your new place, the assistant manager was acting in your stead and was directly under the supervision of the head of the department. This would have been normal, right, and all the duties and responsibilities of being the department manager would have ...

Just What is a Meat Glue?

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion One of the reasons why we love dining at restaurants is probably the fact that the cuts of the meat look too perfect. There are the perfectly round steaks and the perfectly square beef cubes. The tenderloin is not only perfectly shaped but is just as tender as well. However, there is a secret as to why they seem so perfectly shaped, a secret that the some of the meat and restaurant industries ...

Kids and a Healthy Diet

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion It is true; kids and veggies do not mix. If you have kids, you will find out that getting them to eat vegetables is going to be one tough job. Why would they choose to eat green leafy things anyway when they could eat pizza, ice cream, burgers, and the likes if they want to, right? However, this is one way of thinking that you have to change in your children. After all, you would ...

Giving Your Restaurant a “Summer” Feel

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Summer is here, and your restaurant can surely capitalize on the season in more ways than one. How? By bringing summer to your restaurant. Most restaurants usually experience higher traffic come the summer season, of course. This is usually brought about by an influx of tourists visiting the place, especially if the restaurant is near beaches, and this is also brought about by the general relaxed feeling of most people. After all, there are ...

As Always Julia Review

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Nowadays, only bills come through the mail. Handwritten letters from friends or relatives are things of the past. The art of writing letter is positively archaic.. This is probably why the book “As Always, Julia: The Letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto” is a heart warming read. Long before Julia Child became a friend to every person who bought her book, she was a friend to Avis DeVoto. DeVoto was another person to ...

How to Choose a Buffet Restaurant

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion There are a lot of buffet restaurants out there, especially when you visit touristy places like Las Vegas. After all, customers want quick service, and the best way to offer them a quick food service is to provide them buffet style. However, because there are so many buffet restaurants to choose from, choosing one then becomes a bit of a daunting task. For this reason, here are some tips on what to look for ...

The Picky Eater

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion It will happen that a restaurant will have a picky eater for a guest, may it be an adult or a child. It would have been okay if the picky eater already knew what he wanted to eat before he went inside the restaurant, but if he still has to go over the menu and choose something that will catch his fancy, now, that is going to be a bit of a problem. ...

The Restaurant Industry and Game Hunting

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Foraging for food produce in parks and woodlands is becoming quite a fad right now. In fact, more and more chefs are looking at foraging not just as something to give their dishes a twist but something as a hobby, a pastime that can help them relax. Right now, there is another fad that is becoming just as popular, and this is game hunting. The Revolutionary Chefs Okay, so maybe we cannot really call them ...

Chef’s Hat – How to Master the Chef Profession?

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion It’s a question that leads to different tips and topics to discuss. I’ve been writing post after post on this topic – to the point where it’s difficult for a new reader to find a place to start. The following lists of links are my suggested posts on being a Chef in profession. I hope you find them to be useful. 1. Being a Good Leader in the Kitchen – a guide on how you ...

Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain Review

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Have you read Anthony Bourdain’s first book, the Kitchen Confidential? That book established Chef Bourdain as the James Dean of the culinary world. His old book was positively screaming “rebel without cause”. The old book was quite controversial. He talks of amphetamines and dope. He talked about all the crazy stuffs that chefs do in the kitchen. Oh, no, he wasn’t at all boring! He assailed the food establishment and he portrayed chefs ...

The Chef’s Knife is a Chef’s Best Friend

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion If there is one thing that a chef should really get used to is that he has to get used to handling the chef’s knife. After all, he will be working with it, so he might as well consider his chef’s knife as his best friend. There are many chef’s knife manufacturers, and all of them are claiming that they have the most excellent range of chef’s knives. Because of this, choosing the chef’s ...

The Benefits of Using a Catering Software for Your Restaurant

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Gone are the days when the pen and paper are the sole friends of chefs when it comes to preparing the menus for their catering services. The advancement of technology brought them not only computers and the Internet that helped make menu planning a whole lot easier, but it also gave them state of the art catering softwares that they can choose from. But what is a catering software, and what are the benefits ...

Chefs, How Can You Benefit from Business2Blogger?

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Bloggers and content writers truly own the Internet. Without them, it is doubtful if you could get your site to be noticed. Great content is the key to target traffic. Blogs are everywhere and many of these blogs get around hundreds and thousands of visitors a day. An advertisement in one of these blogs can drive traffic to your site and ultimately score you convertible traffic as well. This is one solid truth ...

Getting Discouraged in Pursuing the Culinary Profession?

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Some people think that the culinary profession will open up a glamorous life for them. However, during the course of their culinary education and apprenticeship, they find out that life as a would-be professional chef is really not that glamorous. Instead, it is a grueling, tiring, and even mentally exhausting profession. The dreaded question then pops into their exhausted minds - why am I here? Why the Feeling of Discouragement? There are some of the ...

Artisan Breads and Artisan Breads Class

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Breads have always been a part of our daily lives, no matter what the culture is. It has been there since it was first created, and it will be with us until the end. Because breads are a staple in our diet, bread making has become a very lucrative business that laws have been passed especially when it comes to regulating the cost of breads. History shows that during the Middle Ages, there have ...

My Life in France by Julia Child Review

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion The book “My Life in France” written by Alex Prud’homme is the charming account of the life of Julia Child while she was living in France – as the title of the book aptly suggests. With her size 12 feet and her fluty voice, Julia Child explored France and fell in-love with the country – and of course, as everyone knows, she also fell in love with the food. She was completely clueless at ...

7 Asian Cuisines

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Asian cuisine is a universal language that cuts down barriers. Food is the focus of all social events. The different traditions of Asian cuisine and cooking reflect its broad diversity of histories and experiences. Recipes in Asia has no proper means of measurement, people simply used a handful of this and a pinch of that, and cooked according to taste and experience. Asian cuisine styles can be broken down into several regional styles that have ...

Being a Good Leader in the Kitchen

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion There are a lot of qualities that a leader will need to have before he becomes known as a good leader to head a commercial kitchen restaurant. Being a leader is not just about the title, but it is so much more. So, what makes a good leader? Not Just about Being Appointed as One You may have studied at a famous culinary school, may even have the degree and skills to show off that you ...

The Chef and the Customer

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion [caption id="attachment_6944" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="The Restaurant: Gjelina, where Chef Gordon Ramsay and pregnant Victoria Beckham dined."][/caption] The restaurant industry is abuzz right now over Chef Gordon Ramsay’s tirade at Gjelina, a famous restaurant in Venice, California. The incident had the chefs as well as restaurants reviewing their rules and policies when it comes to their guests’ wishes. What is right, many chefs ask? Should we grant our customers’ wishes? Or should we ...

Banning Smoking in Restaurants

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion There are a lot of concerns regarding smoking in public. Not only is smoking unhealthy for the smoker, but the secondhand smoke is also affecting the people around the smoker. To alleviate the growing problems related to smoking, it is now being banned in some of the public places. This is not only happening in the country but worldwide as well as local governments began enforcing no smoking policies in many public places ...

Egypt, the Internet, and the Hotel/Restaurant Industry

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion The Internet is now playing a major role in the hotel and restaurant industry. Not only does it help get their names out there to attract more diners, but the Internet is also a great way of connecting with people, especially those who love and enjoy their meals and services. In countries like Egypt that rely heavily on the tourist industry, the Internet has become a huge help in attracting potential diners into the ...

Food Trucks Food Vans Food Carts the Low Down

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion A short while back I posted an article on this very site about the emerging trend of Food Trucks. We must bear in our minds that the idea of food carts/ trucks/ vans is not in fact new. What is new is the way it is done. The idea has been globally executed for hundreds of years. In Mexico for example they have been selling corn on the cob with chilli and lemon. In ...

Chef Interview Tips – After the Interview

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Now that the interview is finally over, you can now breathe a sigh of relief. However, this does not mean that the game is over because the waiting game has just begun. It will only be over once you find out that you got the job or not. Short of sitting on your backside the whole time that you are waiting for the major decision, you should know that you can also follow up ...

Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1 Review

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion What is this book never existed? What if Julia Child never went to France? Yes, that would be sad. After all, wasn’t it Julia Child who introduced French cooking to the American public? Wasn’t she the one who made it seemed easy to whip up French sauces? Some people would say that the book Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1 by Julia Child actually saved American families from TV dinners and ...

Vocational Schools versus Culinary Schools and Institutes

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Becoming a chef is easy, one might be inclined to think. However, you will be surprised to know that it actually is not. It would take not only good cooking skills in blending and mixing ingredients to create delicious meals, but it would also take creativity and imagination in creating new dishes as well as plating them appetizingly. Now, these are not enough, mind you. You still have to compete with a lot of ...

How to Deal with Difficult Chefs

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion If there are doctors who feel like they are gods, then there are also chefs who feel like they are godsend gifts to gourmands and food lovers. Of course, with feelings such as this, it is not surprising then to know that anger, irritability, mood swings, and pride are often a part of their nature. They may have the culinary talents to whet appetite and satisfy hunger, but they also have bad tempers ...

Do’s and Don’ts of Being a Chef

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Just like any other profession or career in the world, there are certain do’s and don’ts that chefs have to “follow” if they want to make a success out of their careers. Knowing these simple do’s and don’ts is very important particularly since customers can be very fickle. One wrong move and you could suffer from a bad reputation that will take a lot of effort and hard work on your part to ...

Book Review: Deceptively Delicious – Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food by Jessica Seinfeld

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion It doesn’t matter if you are a parent or not – you will love “Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food” by Jessica Seinfeld. It’s a gorgeous book. The cliché “don’t judge the book by its cover” simply does not apply here. You can definitely judge this book by its cover. The cover is gorgeous! The content is even better. If the cover is any indication of the content, then ...

Chef Interview Tips – The Interview

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion It is only a few days away from the interview proper, and you have researched and studied all that you can on the company. You have also prepared and answered some of the questions commonly asked. At least, you can now safely say that you will come prepared for the interview. What else then do you need to do? The Dress Code Dressing appropriately is, of course, one of the keys in acing the interview. For ...

Benefits of Joining Culinary Associations

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Because you are a chef and you would naturally want to become a very successful one, then it would be to your advantage to build your credibility. Of course, graduating at an accredited culinary school and working at known fine-dining restaurants will give your career a boost, but you should know that this is not enough. For this reason, it would do you a lot of good to take a good look at ...

A Review of Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Two words come to mind when it comes to Kitchen Confidential by the famous Anthony Bourdain – amazing read. This New York chef certainly knows how to make his writing as equally delicious as his cooking. It doesn’t matter if you are a fan of Chef Bourdain or not, you will definitely enjoy his book. The book offers a glimpse at the “crazy” life of this famous chef. In one section of the book, ...

Be Inspired and Innovative with Your Dishes

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion As a chef, you always have to be innovative when it comes to your dishes. Not only are your diners expecting something new from you, but you also have to give them a surprise from time to time. This way, you keep their loyal interest and gain more clients. However, it is difficult to always be inspired as your day-to-day duties will sap some of your inspiration away. The busy restaurant kitchen atmosphere ...

Modernist Cuisine: Taking the Culinary World by Storm

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion How It Came About Nathan Myhrvold is the brain behind Modernist Cuisine. He was at his 40’s when he decided to retire from working as a chief technology officer at Microsoft. . Thereafter, he directed his attention to culinary arts and he began contributing to culinary discussions in egullet.org. He was notably interested with “sous vide”, a culinary technique which means “under vacuum”. It is actually not a new culinary process. It has actually ...

S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2011

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Before the S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2011 list was released, you could probably still call in for a reservation in Noma, but this is definitely not the case right now especially after the restaurant and its head chef once again landed the top spot of the list. You will likely be competing with thousands of individuals seeking a reservation in the world’s top restaurant. After nine years, the S. Pellegrino World’s 50 ...

An Outline of World’s Cuisines

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion The word “cuisine” is a commonly used word. If you love food and cooking, you probably know what the word means and you can probably describe the different cuisines around the globe. We have been featuring the different world cuisines. Our last two recent posts on this topic covered the different regional cuisines of India. But what is cuisine? Wikipedia.com defines this as “a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with ...

The Cruise Ship Chefs

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion For chefs who have the passion for whipping up delectable dishes and, at the same time, the love for traveling to exotic and faraway places, then being a cruise ship chef is the perfect job for you. Not only will this give you the opportunity to showcase your cooking talents, but this will also give you the wonderful opportunity to explore new places during your days off. Furthermore, this can also be a ...

How Busy Chefs Stay Positive

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion As a chef, it can be so difficult to stay positive at times, especially if you are very busy. Not only do you have to deal with the hustle and bustle of the restaurant kitchen, but you also have to deal with the kitchen staff. Aside from this, you also have to work behind the stoves, and the heat emanating from them can really put a damper on your already frayed nerves. However, ...

Cuisine Focus – Indian Regional Cuisine – Part II

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Discussed in this article is the remaining Indian regional cuisine, and this includes these regions in India: Hyderabadi, Sindhi, Marwari, Chettinadu, Dogri, Kashmiri, and Marathi. Again, these regions may have similar ingredients as well as similar cooking styles, but there are differences between each Indian regional cuisine that makes it unique from the other. Hyderabadi Cuisine The Hyderabadi Cuisine is a cuisine that originated from Hyderabad, which is a city that can be found in Andhra ...

The Catering Business

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion These years are a financially-trying time. We have to come up with ways on how we can augment our incomes, and this is especially true if we have to rely only on our monthly salaries. If you have the culinary skill, then why not try out the catering business. Many have succeeded in this venture, but then again, many have failed. For this reason, here are some of the things that you have ...

Potato Skin Twist

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Are you wondering what to do with the potato skins that you have leftover from your mashed potato dish? If you are, then here are a variety of ways on how you can make use of the potato skin. Instead of throwing them away or putting them inside the compost bin, you can utilize them for another purpose, the loaded potato skin. Reusing Potato Skin Have you ever heard of the loaded potato skin? This mini-dish ...

Cuisine Focus – Indian Regional Cuisine – Part I

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion As promised, here are some short informative descriptions of the different Indian regional cuisines. Included in this article are the following regions: Awadhi, Mughlai, Bengali, Rajasthani, Konkani, Udupi, Malabari, and Punjabi. These regions may be using almost the same ingredients than those found in neighboring regions, but you can still appreciate their differences. Awadhi Cuisine The cooking methods as well as techniques utilized in the Awadhi Cuisine is similar to those used in Central Asia as ...

Are You Interested in Becoming a Personal Chef?

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion The first thing that will come to your mind when you hear the words “personal chef” is the pampered life. You imagine rich and famous people with their very own personal chefs cooking for them, and you imagine private cruise ships with its own personal chefs whipping up delectable Mediterranean cuisine. A glamorous chef’s life surrounded by glamorous people amidst a glamorous environment. So, are you interested now in becoming a personal chef? Before ...

The “Green Kitchen”

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Nowadays, there is the need to conserve energy and natural resources. Environmentalists from all over the globe are urging people to be more aware of the environment and the damages that we are inflicting on earth. Their efforts are bearing fruit as more and more people are becoming aware of the plight of our environment and are taking the necessary steps not only in conserving nonrenewable energy but also in helping preserve our ...

Cuisine Focus – Indian Cuisine – An Interesting Mix of Herbs, Spices, Culture, and Religion

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion When we think of the Indian cuisine, we usually think of aromatic dishes peppered with herbs and spices, and that thought is usually right. The Indian cuisine is definitely known for its strong taste and strong aroma because of the variety of herbs and spices that they use on their dishes. The Indian cuisine also varies from one region to another. This is because there have been a lot of factors that helped shape ...

Reality Show Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Many automatically associate Chef Tom Colicchio with Top Chef, a hit reality show where he is one of the leading judges. But there is more to Chef Colicchio than just Top Chef alone. Chef Colicchio was born on the 15th of August 1962 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Growing up, he has always been surrounded by the aroma of cooking food, what with his Italian mother’s as well as grandmother’s passion for food and cooking. ...

How to Avoid Kitchen Disasters

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion There will always be kitchen disasters, and private and commercial kitchens have had their share of them. Some of them may be funny, while some of them may be annoying. However, all of them will be a waste of time. Instead of having a smooth work flow in the kitchen, it will be interrupted by chaos and confusion as things get sorted out. For this reason, here are some ways on how you ...

Cuisine Focus – Historical Cuisine – Where It All Began

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Our very different cuisines did not just spring out from nowhere. It has a beginning and a history. So when we eat a particular cuisine, it will seem like we are being transported back in time where that particular dish started and getting a taste of what history tasted like those hundreds and thousands of years ago. Here is a look at historical or medieval cuisine where all our lovely dishes began. What Shaped ...

Chef Michel Guerard – One of the Fathers of Nouvelle Cuisine and the Founder of the Cuisine Minceur

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Chef Michel Guerard is considered as one of the fathers of the Nouvelle Cuisine. In a nutshell, this simply means a new approach to traditional French cooking and is characterized by the lightness of the dishes as it does away with heavy sauces and complicated cooking techniques. Instead, it focuses more on enhancing the natural flavors of the ingredients of the dish by using less ingredients. Chef Guerard is also the founder of ...

World Food Shortage and Its Impact on Prices

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion World food shortage - a scary thought, right? One that seems so alien in light of our very full grocery stores, people stocking up on unnecessary amounts of food in their pantries, food wastage, and people throwing away unopened cans and packages of food after their expiration dates. It really is crazy to think that world food shortage is going to affect us, especially those who live in developed countries where we have ...

Cuisine Focus – Afghan – A Likely Blend of Culture and Taste

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Afghan cuisine is a likely mix of South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking. Geographically, the country’s relations with that of said regions influenced the people’s culinary practices and ways. History also dictates how travelers from other places increased the people’s awareness to various types of produce and food items. Proof of this would be the presence of Chinese teas and Indian spices and herbs. Delicious food served in a fragrant bed- that is what ...

The Lounge- Diana DeLucia Photography

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion All of us can take pictures. After all, it is simply a point and shoot thing! But not all of us can take great pictures, do what he or she loves, and makes a great living out of it. Furthermore, not all of us can take photos that seem to come alive with its sheer beauty. This month, I have had the greatest pleasure of interviewing one of the best photographers in the industry, ...

Social Media Success: A Quick and Easy Recipe for Chefs

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Often, we accept guest posts from interesting writers and bloggers. This is an article from Mariana Ashley. She’s a freelance writer who frequently writes about online education, career, healthy living – and for us, social media as a recipe for a chef’s quick success. She’s one of the people behind the site OnlineColleges.net. Her site is geared towards offering the best news, reviews and information on online colleges and education. This site offers essential ...

Cuisine Focus – East Meets West – Beyond Borders

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion The ‘east meets west’ cuisine is a type of fusion brought by the internationalization of food as well as familiarization. The constant yearning for something new had prompted chefs of various roots to come up with exciting dishes utilizing both common and uncommon ingredients. This will somehow lead us to the past, during those times when seas are sailed and lands are crossed for prized items such as spices. China’s ginger, the cinnamon of ...

A Review of Ad Hoc at Home by Thomas Keller

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Thomas Keller is a legend and one can only expect the best from culinary legends. His cookbooks are inspirational and accessible. However, they are not generally known for being doable. In truth, the recipes are considerably complicated for home cooks. Not everyone can actually replicate these recipes. For one thing, the ingredients are hard to find and the techniques are a bit complicated. This is what you would likely expect from his book, ...

Luisa Valazza – One of the Few Self-Taught Lady Chefs with Michelin Stars

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Chef Luisa Valazza is the head chef of Al Sorriso, and together with her husband, they are managing their family-owned hotel/restaurant. The couple has turned it into not only one of the best hotel/restaurants in the heart of Italy but also one of the best in the world. This year, Chef Valazza shared her culinary talent at the 2011 Bocuse d’Or as she partnered up with other celebrity female chefs to take charge ...

Be a Better Chef with These Powerful Twitter Tips

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion If you think that Twitter is only for friends updating friends or celebrities updating their fans, think again. Right now, Twitter is one of the fastest growing media that the food and restaurant industry utilize to get their names out there. Food truck owners use it to alert their “followers” where they will be; restaurants use it to update their “followers” of their latest offerings; and even chefs use Twitter to interact with ...

Cuisine Focus – Welsh – Customs and Change

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Welsh cuisine has in it traditions, cultures and practices in which the people revere and uphold. For the people of Wales, their food is symbolic of their ways, customs and culinary knowledge that need to be given importance to. It is like having this unwavering faith towards something that holds a nation together, a fact that needs to be safeguarded at all costs. The cuisine of Wales is undoubtedly one of those which have ...

Heinz Winkler – Three Michelin Star Chef for Over 20 Times

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Chef Heinz Winkler is the proud owner and head chef of Residenz Heinz Winkler, a restaurant that not only has three Michelin stars under its belt but also a restaurant that has produced some of the top chefs in the world. Chef Winkler is known worldwide for his exemplary culinary skills. In fact, he is the first Italian chef to have ever been awarded three Michelin stars at the age of 32 years ...

Chef Interview Tips – Before the Interview

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Now that you have finally landed an interview at one of the restaurants that you are hoping to work at, the next thing that you have to do is to prepare for the interview itself. There are questions that you should anticipate are going to be asked, and then there are also surprise questions that will catch you unguarded. For this reason, it really is important that you prepare for the interview to ...

Cuisine Focus – Vegetarian – A Matter of Personal Choice

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion This cuisine naturally refers to food that excludes use of meat and other animal tissue products. For those who are not familiar with vegetarianism, this cuisine is plainly a type of cooking associated to fruits and vegetables of any kind. However, it is still best to familiarize yourself with the kinds of diet vegetarians tend to have, since vegetarianism falls into various categories and kinds. To start with, Lacto-ovo vegetarianism is the most common ...

Lea Linster – The Only Lady Chef to Have Won a Bocuse d’Or Title

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Chef Lea Linster is one of the top female chefs who have carved a name for herself in the culinary world. She is the head chef of her restaurant, Restaurant Lea Linster, which is located in Luxemburg. Aside from being recognized as among the best chefs in the world, she is also recognized worldwide as the first lady chef who took home the huge prize of the 1989 Bocuse d’Or international competition. She ...

Create a Good Impression with Your Chef Curriculum Vitae

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Our profession will take us to places far from our comfort zones, and if we really are passionate about food and cooking, then we sometimes have no choice but to follow our dreams. We submit our resumes to hotels and restaurants even far from home in the hopes of landing a job and advancing our culinary careers. You might be inclined to think that creating a resume or curriculum vitae is easy, but it ...

Cuisine Focus – Ukrainian – The Ideal Bread and Salt

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Simplicity and sophistication, these are the best adjectives defining Ukraine and its food. The combination of fresh and unusual ingredients balances the not-so-complicated cooking processes, therefore making Ukrainian food a standard on its own. Food is neither bland nor heavily spiced but is prepared in seamless fashion. The cuisine also relies heavily on variety and value in terms of health and nutrition. If there is one element undeniable in Ukrainian cuisine, that would be ...

Pierre Gagnaire – One of France’s Greatest Chefs and Restaurateurs

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion An excellent restaurateur and an excellent chef, Chef Pierre Gagnaire is one of the top French chefs who have defined what fine dining really means. He, together with his brother, Jean, elevated their parents’ humble and quaint restaurant to one of the must-go-to restaurants in the world. Through them, the restaurant has earned numerous awards and recognitions from different award-giving bodies. Chef Gagnaire has long retired from directly overseeing and managing the kitchen ...

We Got Featured in BSchool.com

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion This year’s Valentine’s Day has truly been a very special day for all of us here in ProChef360. Not only was it a day of love, but it was also a day of gifts. We here at ProChef360 were given one of the biggest gifts that any blog owner could ever hope for, a chance to be named as one of the best blogs in the restaurant industry. BSchool.com has named us as the ...

Cuisine Focus – Tex Mex – Two Pillars in One Soil

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Texan and Mexican, this is the two solid pillars behind Tex Mex cuisine. It is like a foreign adaptation brought within a common soil; a platform set in a common ground where two cultures seem to enjoy. Primarily, Tex Mex is a term describing American foods that are characterized by Mexican-American roots. This cuisine is influenced by types of cooking found in Mexico. It is also true that Tex Mex may or may not ...

Chef Sergi Arola – A True Disciple of Chef Ferran Adria

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Chef Sergi Arola is the head chef as well as the owner of the world famous restaurant, La Broche, in Madrid, Spain. This tattooed chef with matching earrings and a deep love for leather jackets and rock music to boot is a true Ferran Adria as well as Pierre Gagnaire disciple. The culinary principles and techniques that he learned from these great master chefs truly show in his cuisine, thus, the two Michelin ...

Healthier Food Choices for the Coming Year- Food Trends 2011

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Healthier food choices, as I can clearly see in the Internet and in consumers’ preferences, are one of the major trends for the year 2011. Parents are demanding it for their children who are in school; health workers are pushing for it in light of food-related illnesses like obesity and diabetes; and consumers are voicing out their concerns about the increasing problems related to food. Their voices have been heard as this year the ...

Cuisine Focus – Spa – Natural and Organic

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion In today’s modern times, it can be said that life in the culinary world presents a diverse range of opportunities. Every professional chef’s ability to produce great food lies in his perspective of what is truly good for the mind and body. This concept is fairly presented in a multitude of ways, from the selection of finest ingredients to the complexity of cooking techniques. Spa cuisine, on the other hand, presents such opportunity. True ...

Guy Savoy – Owner of the Successful and Famous Eponymous Guy Savoy Restaurants

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Chef Guy Savoy is the owner as well as the head chef Paris’ and Las Vegas’ Guy Savoy Restaurant, an eponymous restaurant made famous by the talented chef’s culinary skills. Right now, his restaurant in Paris boasts of three Michelin stars, while his Las Vegas restaurant has two Michelin stars. Both of his restaurants have been included as among the top restaurants not only in their respective countries but in the whole world ...

Chefs Partnering Up with Convenience Stores- Food Trends 2011

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion For some years now, convenience stores have been steadily invading the restaurant turf. It started out as simple foods-to-go such as sandwiches and smoothies that hungry people grab along the way or on the road when they are too busy to dine at restaurants. Now, the simple foods-to-go have turned to full-scale meals that consumers can easily purchase and eat, without having to wait that long for their foods to arrive. This new trend ...

Cuisine Focus – South African – A Culinary Spectrum

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion South African cuisine has been regarded as “rainbow cuisine.” This is due to the variances and diversities depicting the culinary heritage of its people. The term is somewhat identified with the cultural depth, creativity and unity of South Africa pertaining mostly to its human resource. For a country teeming with so many people, it is very apparent how inhabitants exhibit a multi-cultural edge. Considering that a number of languages are being spoken, it is ...

One of the True Greats- Chef Alain Ducasse

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion You would be hard put to find a person in the culinary industry who does not recognize the name of Chef Alain Ducasse and his contributions to the culinary world. Chef Ducasse is a great French chef and a shrewd restaurateur who owns and operates numerous Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide. He is also a chef who has discovered, taught, and trained good chefs into becoming great chefs, the restaurants of which have been named as ...

Comfort Food Going Homestyle and Gourmet- Food Trends 2011

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Comfort food, just the sound of these words will make you feel all warm and fuzzy, pleased and satiated, guilty and even guiltier. That is, if the comfort foods that you are thinking of are made of fatty, buttery, salty, and sweet-laden comfort foods. However, this is not the type of comfort food that I have in mind for the 2011 food trend prediction as I went over the recent food crazes last year. ...

Cuisine Focus – Portuguese – Food with a Spicy Flair

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Rich and satisfying dishes describe Portuguese cuisine. The interrelations brought by past colonization have caused the cuisine to evolve on its own and acquire the various tastes of other similar regions. For example, Portuguese cuisine is comparable to Mediterranean and Spanish cooking, due to the prevalence of spices and other similar ingredients used. Spices, for the most part, give much meaning to Portuguese cuisine. Commonly used spices include chili peppers, saffron, vanilla, cinnamon and ...

Thinking of Becoming a Chef?

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion The media has made the culinary profession all the more popular with its food shows and programs that introduce successful and popular international chefs. Aside from this, there are also the numerous reality shows featuring wannabe chefs. Because of this, more and more people are getting interested in the culinary profession. If you are one of them, then read on. Not Just About Skill One thing that you have to remember when it comes to ...

Emerging Restaurants in the Year 2011- Food Trends 2011

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion The restaurant industry may be recovering from the recession slowly, but there is no safe way yet to say that we have recovered from it. In fact, there are still some restaurants that are suffering from the repercussions of the recession. As for those restaurants that are surviving the recession, they have thought out of the box and reinvented themselves to stay afloat. My Restaurant Trend Prediction It cannot be denied that launching new restaurants ...

Cuisine Focus – Polynesian – Pool of Tropical Treats

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Polynesia and Hawaii are places known for its summer breeze and tropical weather. Geographically, Hawaii is located at the northern part of the Polynesian triangle, along with other islands pertaining to New Zealand and Pacific Ocean. Polynesian cuisine is characterized as diverse. This is due to the many cultures and traditions acquired by its people over the years. The so called ‘smaller cultures’ of Polynesia made the cuisine even more interesting, considering the various ...

Denmark’s Chef Rasmus Kofoed Won 2011 Bocuse d’Or

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Denmark is so proud right now of her chef, Chef Rasmus Kofoed, for having taken home the first prize of the prestigious and sought-after culinary competition, the 2011 Bocuse d’Or. This was held last January 25 to 26 of this year in Lyon, France, and the next one will take place two years from now. The 2011 Bocuse d’Or competition asked that the contestants whip up two dishes - a meat and a ...

A Recap of the 2011 Madrid Fusion

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion The 2011 Madrid Fusion has come and gone, but the results of the three-day culinary conference will linger. For those who were not able to attend and participate at the said events, then here is a recap of what went on during the 2011 Madrid Fusion. The First Day The first day of the 2011 Madrid Fusion dealt with cuisine and technology. Here, celebrity chefs shared their techniques when it comes to using science and ...

Spain Took Home the 2011 World Pastry Cup Title

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion This year, 2011, marked the 12th celebration of the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie or the World Pastry Cup. This huge culinary event has brought together thousands of food lovers all over the globe, especially those who love desserts. It has also brought together 57 contestants representing 19 different countries to battle it out with each other in the hopes of taking home the much coveted 2011 World Pastry Cup grand prize ...

The Future of Chefs and What We Can Do

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion There may be a lot of you who are thinking that the future of chefs is bleak, and although it may seem that way, it actually is not. As stated in an earlier post, our future is whatever we make it. Bleak as it may seem for some of you, but there are a hundred of different ways on what you can do to change your perception of the future. Chefs as Managers? It is, ...

Restaurant Survival Tips During the Recession- Food Trends 2011

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Do you simply want to beat recession and keep your head above the waters? Or do you want to beat your competition and stay ahead of the pack? If your answers to these questions are a big resounding “yes,” then let this article give you restaurant survival tips during these financially-trying times. The Need to Go Lower Though what I can see and read on the Web, one of my trend predictions for 2011 then ...

Cuisine Focus – Fusion – An Interesting Mix

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion If we are about to combine two or more traditions, along with their respective culinary expertise, then the end result is what you call ‘fusion cuisine.’ For food pundits, this type of cuisine is a rather bold attempt to produce an interesting array of dishes, without necessarily giving up the flavor and texture of food itself. This type of cooking is relatively popular among countries or places, where cultural diversity seems more evident. ...

Dine in Luxury at Affordable Prices- Food Trends 2011

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Restaurants also suffered the backlash of the recession when it hit. They lost costumers, especially those coming from the middle class. However, this did not stop people from enjoying good food though. It was just that they became more frugal and began choosing the places where they could still dine in luxury yet at very affordable prices. Recession and the Restaurants As stated above, the restaurant industry was also hit hard by the recession. It ...

Getting to Know Chef Paul Bocuse

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion If there is one thing that could be said about Chef Paul Bocuse is that he has made a lot of contributions to the French culinary world and gastronomy in general. Because of his culinary and teaching skills, many chefs have aspired to become one of his students, not only for the skills that they can learn from the great chef but also for the opportunities that will open up once they finish ...

The Madrid Fusion Food Fair 2011

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Another great culinary event that is going to take place this January 2011 is the Madrid Fusion. If France has the Bocuse d’Or for its chefs and the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie for its pasty chefs, then Spain also has its own version of these big culinary events, the Madrid Fusion Food Fair, which is a very prestigious food conference and food fair. Like its counterpart, Madrid Fusion is drawing a lot ...

The Bocuse d’Or 2011

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Every two years, one of the biggest and most prestigious events in the culinary world takes place in Lyon, France. This is the Bocuse d’Or, an international cooking event named after its founder, the great Chef Paul Bocuse. This culinary competition is being participated by 24 chefs who came from 24 different countries, each cooking his own special recipe based on a prearranged set of parameters in the hopes of winning the grandest ...

World Pastry Cup 2011- The Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Of course, if there is the Bocuse d’Or for chefs, there should also be a big culinary competition for pastry chefs. And there is just that, the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie or the World Pastry Cup. As the name implies, this is a culinary competition where some of the best pastry chefs in different countries around the globe gather together to show off and demonstrate their culinary skills. History of Coupe du ...

Korean-Inspired Street Food Craze- Food Trends 2011

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion One food trend that I can clearly see as the new street food craze this coming 2011 is the Korean-inspired street foods, particularly the Korean taco. Simply put, this is the marriage between Korean fillings and the Mexican taco. But how did this come about and, most especially, what can we chefs do to go with the trend? The Origin of the Korean Taco When kimchi, a Korean side dish, first entered the Los Angeles ...

Cuisine Focus – Nyonya – Simply Peranakan

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Also known as Peranakan, Nyonya cuisine represents a distinct blend of Asian flavors and tastes. Simply, this cuisine gives voice to flavors such as Malay and Chinese. We all know how the Chinese people ventured in barter or trading of goods. Long ago, this venture resulted to mixed marriages in Malacca, which brought the first generation of Chinese-Malays or Peranakans in the region. While the term is said to be of Indonesian origin, the ...

Qualities of a Top Chef

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Let us say that you have the necessary culinary skill to mix and blend ingredients, and let us also say that you have the eye to plate your food creatively and appetizingly. Now, can you honestly say that you have the makings of a top chef? No. In fact, these alone will not get you to the top as you need to have more qualities suitable to a top chef. So, what are these ...

Why Join the Social Media Bandwagon- Food Trends 2011?

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realized that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion With the advent of social media and the advancement of technology, the Internet gave the food industry another evolutionary spurt. The World Wide Web has become a very important tool for restaurants and chefs to generate more revenues as they reach more customers in a shorter span of time. The social media trend, according to what I have observed in the Internet, is said to continue and even increase in the coming year, ...

Cuisine Focus – Polish – Camaraderie Via Tastes

PS: Many sexy and smart people have realised that clicking the Facebook like button and/ or the twitter retweet button on this page gets them free promotion Polish cuisine is not your basic culinary melt pot. With influences that include Turkish, Italian, German, and Jewish, it is safe to say that Polish cooking is about diversity and geographical timelines. Polish cooking gives prior importance to meat, vegetables and spices. Dairy products like cream and eggs are essential ingredients. Food preparation usually takes time as shown by marked breakfasts during holidays. For the polish, food has remarkable significance to the family and ...

A Chef’s Future is Whatever He Makes It

Although we might think that chefs always have a bright future ahead of them, it seems that this is not the case right now. In fact, there are a lot of chefs, particularly the young ones who have just recently graduated, who are quite concerned about their future, and they have valid reasons for their concerns. One main problem is how people perceive chefs right now. It cannot be denied that there are a lot of chefs who “manage” the kitchen behind their office doors, rarely setting food inside the kitchen. They do not really cook but rely on other chefs ...

The Farmers’ Turn to Take Center Stage in the Food Industry – Food Trends 2011

World-renowned restaurants are celebrated, and they become a part of a tourist’s pilgrim to another country. Restaurateurs and chefs who made the restaurant popular worldwide are celebrated, and they earn a reputation like kings and queens in the food industry. Now, it is the farmers turn to take center stage as restaurants and chefs give credit to farmers and producers who provided them the means to exercise and excel at their crafts. Farmers have become one of the highlights in the food trends 2011. With this growing trend, I can safely say that “celebrity farmers and producers” are one of the ...

Cuisine Focus – Turkish – Natural Flavors Served In a Plate

Turkish cuisine never fails to impress guests with its aromatic food and satisfying drinks. It has a reputation similar to Chinese and French cooking, maybe because it bears the charming simplicity of food and value of great authentic taste. In addition, Turkey’s long history refined its cooking like a pearl in the making. Its people consider food like a pleasant surprise for its anticipating guests. They value quality by giving importance to the finest ingredients. Their food is likewise prepared in a simple manner, so as not to alter its natural and real taste. If there is one dish that the Turkish ...

The Online Culinary Schools and Its Pros and Cons

Online schools are becoming quite a trend right now. Not one to be left behind, online culinary schools have popped up all over the Internet. There may be a lot of advantages an online culinary school can offer, but the question is, is it enough to give you what you want for your culinary career? Let us explore what these online culinary schools are, how they work, the job opportunities after completing the online course, and their pros and cons. What are Online Culinary Schools? In a nutshell, these are simply culinary programs and lessons being offered online. This gives you a more ...

Food on the Road – Food Trends 2011

The food service and industry now no longer has any borders. In fact, it has even gone beyond the traditional bricks and mortars and has, for lack of a better term, leveled up. The food service right now has grown wheels - the food trucks, that is. The food truck industry started about a year ago in the Los Angeles as well as the Manhattan areas, and with the consumers’ response to the food trucks, it is no longer surprising to see most “land-based” restaurants capitalizing on the trend and taking their food product son the road. It cannot be denied ...

Cuisine Focus – Swiss – A Fondue of Great Taste

While many people attribute Swiss cuisine with potatoes and cheese, it is also a must to consider the cuisine’s regional variances and other influences. The cuisine is said to be evolving through ideas provided by so called neighboring cuisines such as German, Italian and French. Furthermore, since Switzerland is basically a nation of farmers, specialties often reveal the most natural and freshest picks. Also, the country has not only been an agricultural haven but a land filled with exquisite foods like chocolate. As expected, the regions of Switzerland have brought in their specialization in terms of traditional and homemade meals. Throughout ...

Vincent Thierry – The Chef Behind Caprice

There is only one place in China where you will have the best French cuisine, and it is at the fine-dining restaurant called Caprice. The head chef of this French restaurant is Chef Vincent Thierry. The restaurant is situated inside the Four Seasons Hotel, and its opulent atmosphere will surely make its diners feel special as they dine amidst a very glamorous ambiance. If there is one thing that can be said about Chef Thierry is that he is a real French chef, having intensively studied French cuisine and its cooking techniques. In fact, one can say that he is a ...

An Upgrade to the Adult Beverages – Food Trends 2011

Right now, I can clearly see that there is a shift in the interest of consumers when it comes to adult beverages. I have seen customers’ preferences when it comes to alcoholic beverages, and I have also read in the Internet about this current trend. They want more quality adult beverages, more creative and innovative drinks, and healthier adult beverages, too. Because of this ongoing and strengthening trend that started last year, I think that this will continue on to 2011. So, what specifically is the new trend when it comes to adult beverages, and furthermore, what can we, as chefs, ...

Cuisine Focus – Singaporean – A Multiple Venture

Singaporean food reflects the many and diverse traditions of both Asian and Western cultures. The country’s cuisine is also regarded by many as a great example of culinary diversity. The cultures and cooking traditions of the Chinese, Indian, Malay, and Indonesian clearly leave a mark in many of the country’s traditional dishes and recipes. Singaporean cuisine shares similar traits with that of North Malaysia, particularly Penang. This is because Singaporeans likewise serve foods that are also prepared in Penang state. Through the years, the cuisine has adopted changes in line with culinary developments and one of which is the innovativeness and ...

PR Tips for the Socially-Active Chef

Gone are the days when chefs can be seen only behind their stoves or mingling in front of their restaurants with their customers. Nowadays, you will see them appearing not only in the television and on the radio, but also in the Internet as well. Because of the popularity that the media gave them, more and more people are becoming interested on how to become a successful chef. Short of becoming a Gordon Ramsey, or a Jaime Oliver, or even Wolfgang Pucks of the culinary world, there are a variety of ways that you can get your name out there. Of ...

Food Trends That Might Be in 2011

There will always be new trends when it comes to more or less anything, and a large chunk of the consumers will probably follow what the new trend is. Of course, if you want to capitalize on what that new food trend is, you have to go with the flow. Restaurants will need to adjust to what the consumers want, and the chefs, too, will also have to be creative if they want to be on the right track. Right now, there are many food and food industry predictions that are circulating around the Internet about what the consumers will want ...

Cuisine Focus – Vietnamese – Treasure That Is One of a Kind

Vietnam’s culinary heritage is evident in its way of choosing and preparing food. For some westerners, the idea of a toad or bat as viand is indeed unacceptable. But since Vietnam is a nation whose food choices are dictated by resource or produce, these alternatives are somewhat present in their local tables. The people of Vietnam are known as hardworking and good entrepreneurs. Many of them have found livelihood by means of buying and selling prime commodities or simply by trading valuable goods. With regards to food, Rice has always been a staple and has been the people’s source of starch. However, ...

The Budget – The Ultimate Financial Management Tool

A carpenter uses a set of house plans to build a house. If he didn’t the bathroom might get overlooked altogether. A chef uses a menu, mise en place lists and recipes to plan dishes. An F&B Department has a yearly budget to guide them through the fiscal year. Rocket Scientists would never begin construction on a new booster rocket without a detailed set of design specifications. Yet most of us go blindly out into the world without an inkling of an idea about finances and without any plan at all. Not very smart of us, is it? As we already now a ...

Food Predictions of 2010 That Actually Came into Fruition

The food movement of this year became a fascinating move towards maintaining and even upholding food cleanliness and safety. It also went back to the roots of both race and culture, so it was not surprising to see culinary adventures moving towards ethnicity, race, and local goods. Furthermore, there was also the meals-on-wheels movement. Maintaining and Upholding Food Cleanliness and Safety The voice of the consumers became quite loud this year and actually paved the way for the passing of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. This intensified the power of the Food and Drug Administration over food supply and consumption. ...

Cuisine Focus – Scottish – Keeping In Touch

Scottish cuisine represents the traditions and practices of its people. Emphasis is given on the strength of good, old common foods as the country takes pride in the distinctive traits of its very own dishes. It has been said that Scottish cuisine shares certain similarities with that of the British but characterized as more unique due to the existence of both old and modern influences. Just like other countries, Scotland enjoys the benefits of intercultural change and migration as it paves the way for re invention and re discoveries. The country’s typical larder comprises of game, dairy, fruits, vegetables and seafood. ...

Victor Arguinzoniz – The Chef Behind Asador Etxebarri

When you hear about restaurants that have gotten into the S. Pellegrino list, you would automatically think of fine-dining and extravagant surroundings. What would not enter your mind is barbecue. Let us admit it, when we hear barbecue, we imagine comfort food, picnics, parties, backyard get-togethers, the beach, but never fine dining. However, this is exactly what Chef Victor Arguinzoniz did. He catapulted grilled cuisine and barbecues to the top of the S. Pellegrino list. Last year, his restaurant Asador Etxebarri enjoyed the 39th position in the S. Pellegrino list. His showed that grilled food can compete with French cuisine and ...

What the “Food Experts” Predicted for the Year 2010

Food predictions are wonderful forays into what our palates “might crave for” during the year. Much like flavors of the month, food predictions may or may not actualize into being or come into fruition, as we can say. So it is really up to us to see if the food predictions for the year 2010 happened. Home-Style Cooking Will Be In Comfort food became number one in each food fanatics’ list. Southern food, family dinners, anything that would do away with the formal set up of restaurants became a thing of the past, and they said that home style cooking would be ...

Cuisine Focus – Spanish – Food and Time

Culture and geography played a major role in shaping the Spanish cuisine. This cuisine comprises of dishes that speak of differences in terms of its people’s culinary perspective and ways. The country is also surrounded by bodies of water, therefore influencing the ingredients used in said cuisine. Spain’s rich and long history likewise added to the spectrum of its culinary gems. Many have also recognized the presence of Romans in the early periods, where precious items were traded in lieu of other commodities. It also started the trade between neighboring countries, which in effect did not only emphasize but enhance ...

Food Predictions and Its Importance

Where do food predictions come from? What purpose does this serve? What fuels it? How do we benefit from them? Should we get caught up in them? Should we even bother at all? These are questions that swirl on the mind as we think of food trending. Food trending happens for the benefit of the chefs preparing for the avid food fan. As they say, you should know what your eaters want beforehand and you’ll be a hit in gastronomical proportions. Some chefs follow trends, others create them and others do not take notice of them. The Food Trend Appetizer Food predictions are ...

Keep the Grinch Out – 10 Tips How to Ward Off the Christmas Season Blues

The love for food and the passion for cooking have uprooted us from our countries and families and took us to countries far away from our homes. It is not surprising to see Western chefs working in Asian countries, and Asian chefs studying and working in Western countries. The distance sometimes takes a toll on us that we are hit by homesickness, and it is usually during the Christmas holiday season that homesickness hits the hardest. The “Grinch” rears its ugly head, and we suffer the holiday blues. The Holiday Blues Because Christmas season has always been associated with family gatherings and celebrations, ...

Chef’s Tips on How to Avoid the Eat-All-You-Can Attitude During the Holiday Season

Christmas is fast approaching; parties are happening everywhere; food and alcohol are flowing; and the calories keep piling up. If there is one thing that we, chefs, love as much as cooking foods is eating them, and the holiday season gives us just the excuse to have an eat-all-you-can attitude. Who would not love to eat good food anyway when we are in the company of people we love to be around with? Furthermore, good food is better shared when there is good conversation, right? The Good and the Bad of the Holiday Season The Good: Holiday season is the time to be ...

The Importance of Eating

The purpose of consuming foods is to promote growth, to provide force and heat, and to furnish material to repair the waste which is constantly taking place in the body. Every breath, every thought, every motion, wears out some portion of the delicate and superb house in which we live. A range of essential processes eliminate these worn and useless particles; and to keep the body in health, their loss must be made good by constantly renewed supplies of material properly adapted to replenish the worn and impaired tissues. This renovating material must be supplied through the medium of food and ...

Anatoly Komm – The Chef Behind Varvari Restaurant

The success of any restaurant should always be credited to its chef, without which, the dishes will not make any impression towards its diners. The dishes are, after all, what the diners remember about any restaurant, and whether they loved it or not, the chef’s name will always come up and take the praise or the blame. In Russia, it is Chef Anatoly Komm who made Varvari Restaurant a big name in the culinary world, not only in his part of the globe but internationally as well. He was one of the chefs who pushed Russian cuisine into the limelight by ...

Cuisine Focus – Scandinavian – A Humble Triad

Swedish, Danish and Norwegian are the three principal components of Scandinavian cuisine. And while the Scandinavians are described as brilliant craftsmen, it is still surprising that many people know little about Scandinavian food and culinary ways. For one thing, history suggests that industrialization of Scandinavia came in quite late as compared to other countries. In addition, the people are so gentle-natured that they tend to become very modest when it comes to their culture, traditions, food and practices. Since Scandinavian cuisine takes after these three main components, it is fitting to note their qualities and traits. Norwegian cuisine is described as ...

Expansion of the Hospitality Industry – Maldives and the Shifting Market

Firstly, let’s recap the successes of Macau. Like any other country, Macau has greatly increased its revenues through the promotion of tourism, especially since it has opened its doors to the gambling industry. Right now, Macau is considered as the gambling capital of Asia, one that rivals Las Vegas, the gambling capital of the world. Because of Macau’s success, it is not surprising to see other countries rise to the challenge and improve their financial conditions through the promotion of tourism, and one such country is Maldives. The country’s tourism board has had a difficult start, what with natural disasters always ...

Alvin Leung – The Man Behind Bo Innovation

Where else can you find a lovable demon chef but in Hong Kong. Yes, there is one great chef in Hong Kong that calls himself “The Demon Chef” and allows others to call him that. This is Chef Alvin Leung, one of the top chefs in Hong Kong right now that is also fast becoming known in the international culinary world. Last year, S. Pellegrino named his restaurant, Bo Innovation, as the 97th best restaurant in the world. This is because not only does Chef Leung come up with some of the most delicious dishes, but he never fails to astound ...

Cuisine Focus – Persian – Distinction Through Food

Also known as the cuisine of Iran, Persian cuisine is about kebabs, stews, soups, and vegetables. You may be familiar with Soltani, Chenjeh or Barg. Also, you may have already tried Basmati, Pollo or Aash. These recipes may have been diverse, but there is something about these dishes that speak of Iran as a land of culture and faith. For many people, Iran is some country where locals prefer goat, bread and long-grain rice. However, we need to remind ourselves that Persian cuisine brings life to food and vice-versa. Coupled in its dishes are traditions and beliefs so ...

Chopsticks- To Use or Not to Use

The question is- Is it worth learning how to use chopsticks? In my humble opinion for what it is worth; I firmly believe that if you don’t already know how to use chopsticks then it would be extremely beneficial for you to come to grips with the skill. Without a doubt it is well worth taking the time to learn the associated skills. It is a bit like learning how to ride a bike. It is a skill that you will maintain for an eternity. With the help of globalisation, internet, availability of ingredients etc the popularity of cuisines associated to the ...

Heston Blumenthal – The Chef Behind The Fat Duck

Chef Heston Blumenthal opened The Fat Duck in the mid 1990s. He purchased a very old building that used to be a salon with a “bad” reputation. The old building, with 450 years of history to boast of, was the place where loud and noisy drinkers usually go to. These were the drinkers who were kicked out of the regular salons for their rowdy behaviors. This, the reputation of the building, obviously was not what he wanted for his first restaurant, but he had no choice since his budget was limited. However, he had two things that can change the ...

Cuisine Focus – Russian – Of Ladled Soups and Breads

Russian cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. If compared with the others, it may not be that sophisticated or exotic but this cuisine simply stands out as one of the tastiest. The popularity is even encouraged by the fact that Russian cuisine is never complicated in terms of style or methods in cooking. It requires no particular skill just to become an expert neither that it takes very rare ingredients to completely cook a meal. Mainly a northern country, Russia is one place with long-lasting winters. It is for this reason that Russians make it a ...

Terrorism and Tourism – Two Years After the Mumbai Attacks

The 2008 Mumbai Attacks, also coined as the 26/11 or the November 26th, has shocked the whole world. On that day two years ago, there was a widespread terrorist attack in Mumbai, the biggest city in India. The 60-hour terrorist attack started on the 26th of November and ended on 29th of the same month. During the period of the attacks, eight areas in South Mumbai were attacked heavily, including the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower as well as a very popular café and restaurant, the Leopold Café. A hospital for women and children, the Cama Hospital, and a Jewish ...

Sergio Herman – The Chef Behind Oud Sluis

One of the influential chefs based in Holland is Chef Sergio Herman. His culinary skill has pushed his restaurant, Oud Sluis, to the top of one of the most prestigious award giving bodies in the culinary world, the S. Pellegrino list. Right now, he has earned the 19th position for his restaurant. He was born and raised in The Netherlands, and his family business has exposed him early on to kitchen duties and the hustle and bustle of the culinary industry. They had a little barber shop that also serves as a café, and it was there that he has learned ...

Cuisine Focus – Pakistani – A Different Kind of Fusion

A fusion cuisine of some sort, Pakistani cuisine is a mixture of three regional influences- Iran, Central Asia and Middle East. The country’s close proximity, specifically to Iran, has affected the culinary ways and teachings of the Pakistanis. The cuisine is often described as full-flavored and spicy. The style of cooking, in general, differs depending on regions and places. The various ethnicities and cultural influences have shaped the cuisine in a number of known ways. For instance, Eastern Pakistan is known for its hot and spicy dishes, with direct reference to the flavors of the Asian region. Western Pakistan, specifically in ...

Captain Sully – What is He Up to Now?

Do you remember Captain Chesley Sullenberger, III? The Captain Sully who displayed immense bravery that saved lives? He was the hero of the Airbus A320, a US Airways jetliner carrying 150 passengers that crash landed into the Hudson River. Through his bravery and clear-headed decisions, he was able to help the passengers along with the jetliner’s five crew members to safety. Just when the world thought that nobody was going to survive the plane crash, the passengers inside the airplane proved them wrong as one by one they trickled out of the airplane and into the safety of the rescue ...

Iñaki Aizpitarte – The Chef Behind Le Chateaubriand

Chef Iñaki Aizpitarte is the man who has made Le Chateaubriand all the more popular when his restaurant jumped from the 40th position in the S. Pellegrino list to this year’s 11th position. This recent victory of Chef Aizpitarte’s Le Chateaubriand is proof that he is fast becoming one of the greatest chefs in the world and that his cuisine is something worth having if ever you are in France. It was by accident that Chef Aizpitarte landed a flourishing career in the culinary world. He was first a stonemason, but he also did odd jobs as a landscape painter. When ...

Cuisine Focus – Norwegian – Basic Foods and Natural Resource

A backdrop of seas and mountains- these characterize the surroundings and natural environment of Norway. From its deepest seas to its profound forests, it is safe to assume that the country’s main source of food would be its natural produce and locally-grown items. Norwegian cuisine also offers a different feature since it largely focuses on fishes and game meats, which is again, a result of the people’s appreciation for nature’s finest blessings. Modern times have altered the cuisine to a certain extent. With stronger influences affecting the traditions if not the local people’s tastes, it is also apparent how globalization affects ...

Top 5 Celebrity Chefs and Cooks in Twitter

Twitter has definitely taken celebrities in. It seems like celebrities have jumped in the bandwagon. Even celebrity chefs and cooks have joined Twitter. If you have a Twitter account, you are probably wondering who to follow. Here are the top 5 celebrity chefs and cooks in Twitter. 1. Jamie Oliver (@jamie_oliver) Who doesn’t know him? After all, he is a TV celebrity chef. His career in television started with The River Café big break. He appeared in a documentary called Christmas at the River Café. He received several offers from different television producers after the documentary was aired. He accepted the offer ...

The S. Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurant List

There are so many talks about the top 50 World’s Best Restaurant List that the S. Pellegrino hands out yearly, and even if you search about the S. Pellegrino, you will automatically be directed to the lists that they have made this year, last year, and a few years back. However, do you know about the history of this prestigious title, why it was started, what its aims and purposes are, the people behind it, and, more importantly, how they come up with the list? So, before we get too excited about next year’s list, let us take a quick look ...

Fulvio Pierangelini – The Man Behind Gambero Rosso

Chef Fulvio Pierangelini is the man behind one of the most famous restaurants not only in Italy but worldwide as well, and this is the Gambero Rosso. Gambero Rosso was established in 1980, and it was still far cry from its glamorous three-Michelin star status. However, one could already clearly see and taste the culinary expertise of its head chef, Chef Pierangelini. From the smallest ingredients to the main ingredient of his dish, he carefully selects his ingredients and gives his dishes a very good balance between texture and flavors, giving consideration to each of his ingredients and making sure that ...

Last Minute Christmas Menu Planning

Within a matter of days as opposed to months it will be Christmas. We have heard the sayings “it will soon be Christmas”. Now we realize where that came from many moons ago. This day and age we are blessed with the resourcefulness of the internet. We can easily do a quick online search and knock up a menu or two in a matter of minutes. Here are a number of places that you can find a pile of menu ideas and the associated recipes: GoodHousekeeping.com has compiled a collection. Taste.com.au has an impressive listing of menus/ recipes. The ever popular hostess extraordinaire Nigella ...

Taking the Guess Work Out of Calculating the Food Cost

Two words that surely send a shiver though even the most fearless of chefs “Food Cost”. The sound of those words surely sends a chill up the spines of chefs all over the world on a daily basis. Heart rates are inflated by it. Bonuses are forfeited because of it. Job security hinges on it. It is certainly one of the most thin-skinned topics in the culinary industry. Even the threat of; “if you can’t do it we will find someone that can”. I propose that more often than not, the cause of the stress isn't in fact the food costs ...

Cuisine Focus – Organic – A Healthy Substitute

Nowadays, many people are learning the value of organic foods. With constant threats to health, many start to appreciate the existence of healthier and safer food options. We all know that the use of conventional pesticides brings certain effects to one’s health, which is why many people are now focusing their attention from eating fresh to organic fruits and vegetables. Organic cuisine relatively comprises the use of organic produce, from poultry to fresh vegetables and fruits. To go organic also means getting rid of unwanted factors such as herbicides, insecticides and growth hormones. And while these negative factors are said to ...

Should You Take Nutritional Supplements?

Nowadays, it is hard to ensure that you are eating the right food and that you are getting all the nutrients that your body needs. Having the time to plan meals and cook them is a rarity these days. Not surprisingly, it is easier for many people to just grab a bite from the nearest fast food restaurant, inadvertently filling up their stomach with fats and empty calories. Fortunately, one can always fill in the gaps with a good choice of nutritional supplements. “But I Eat Right! Do I Still Need It?” Chefs, cooks and foodies have access to the best foods ...

Reading Nutrition Facts on Food Labels

Nowadays, more and more people are concerned about the kind of foods they are eating. It is easy to get hold of food, but unfortunately, many of the foods served in restaurants or found in grocery stores are far from being healthy. If you want to make sure that you are eating healthy, you need to know what it is you are putting in your mouth. This means that you have to read nutrition labels. Why Do You Need to Read Nutrition Facts? By learning how to read nutrition facts on food labels, you will find yourself making wise choices. Nowadays, you ...

Chef Juan Amador – Forefront of Revolutionizing Traditional Cuisine with Molecular Gastronomy Techniques in Germany

Amador might have slipped down a few notches on the San Pellegrino list, but the extremely talented head chef behind this popular restaurant in Germany, Chef Juan Amador, is still considered as the best chef in the country who gives the traditional French cuisine a very innovative and contemporary twist. Right now, they are at the 100th spot, having dropped down from the 80th position last year. Chef Amador was born in Strumpfelbach on the 10th of December 1968 to Spanish parents who have migrated from Spain to the Swabian town of Germany. He has always dreamed of becoming a lawyer, ...

Chef Frédéric Anton – Pushing Le Pre Catelan to the Top

Chef Frédéric Anton has been the head chef Le Pre Catelan since 1997, and under his leadership, he made this already famous restaurant in Paris all the more famous. Right now, the San Pellegrino Guide has named them as the 99th best restaurant in the globe, and with the culinary talent that Chef Anton possesses, we are sure to see the restaurant climb up the ladder towards the top 50 spot of the list, maybe even higher. Chef Anton was born in Nancy on 1964, and he spent his years growing up in the Contrexeville region of France. He began his ...

Chef Franck Cerutti – And His Own Interpretation of the Mediterranean Cuisine

Chef Frank Cerutti has been with the great French chef, Chef Alain Ducasse, for over a decade now. He is the head chef of Chef Ducasse’s Le Louis XV in Monte Carlo, France, and under the skilled leadership and culinary talent of Le Louis XV’s head chef, it has earned the praises of its diners. Right now, the restaurant is considered as the 98th best restaurant in the world, as named by the San Pellegrino Guide. Chef Cerutti was born in Nice, and he grew up in this countryside region of France. He has always had respected the land and its ...

Chef Heinz Beck – The Award-winning Chef

Chef Heinz Beck has been the head chef of his restaurant, La Pergola, for more than a decade and a half already, and he has earned numerous awards for his culinary skill. Under his leadership and management, La Pergola has also received prestigious awards from some of the most illustrious and esteemed award-giving bodies in the culinary world. Right now, this Italian restaurant located in the heart of Italy is considered as the 97th best restaurant of the world, by the San Pellegrino Guide. Chef Beck has a twin brother, Hermann, and they born on the 2nd of March 1963 in ...

Chef Thomas Mayr – Created a Very Memorable Gastronomic Experience for Diners

There were some concerns raised when the former head chef of Cepage by Les Amis, Chef Gunther Hubrechsen, left in 2007 to start out on his own. However, the new head chef, Chef Thomas Mayr, did more than just assure its diners that the quality will remain the same. Not only did he completely revamp the cuisine at Cepage, but he also infused his own culinary personality into his dishes and created a very memorable gastronomic experience for their diners at the famous restaurant. It was indeed a very good move for Les Amis to entrust their flagship restaurant, Cepage, ...

Chef Jocelyn Herland – Turned Simple Dishes to Gastronomic Experience

It is through the culinary skills of Chef Jocelyn Herland, head chef of Alain Ducasee at The Dorchester, that the restaurant was included and was named as the 95th best restaurant of the world. His cuisine wholly speaks of the culinary philosophy that he has learned from his mentor, Chef Alain Ducasse, a world-famous French chef. With the use of nothing but the freshest and the finest of ingredients, Chef Herland has turned simple dishes to gastronomic experience. Chef Herland was born in France, in the Auvergne region. He has received most of his culinary apprenticeship and training from Chef Ducasse. ...

Chef Nino Graziano – From Sicily to Russia

Chef Nino Graziano is a Sicilian chef who took his culinary skills and passion for cooking to Russia, and what was considered as a loss of Sicily obviously became the gain of Russia as the restaurant that he is a head chef of, Semifreddo Mulinazzo, quickly earned praises and recognitions in the country as well as from the rest of the world. Right now, the San Pellegrino group has named them as the 94th best restaurant in the globe. It was in Bolognetta, Palermo that Chef Graziano was born. He grew up in a very typical Sicilian family, with his father ...

Chef Andrei Marhov – Moscow’s First Celebrity Chef On TV

Considered as Moscow’s best fine-dining restaurant that offers authentic Russian cuisine, Café Pushkin was named as the 93rd best restaurant in the world by the San Pellegrino group. This restaurant’s head chef, Chef Andrei Makhov, is best known for cuisine that is a perfect harmony between Russian and Slavonic cuisine with a hint of European influences. Chef Makhov is the country’s first celebrity chef on TV, and through him, he has brought back the tsarist era of food preparation, sharing it with the rest of the world. Chef Makhov has had a very interesting culinary career. He first worked as a ...

Chef Rachel Humphrey – First Female Head Chef of Le Gavroche

The kitchens of Chef Michel Roux’s Le Gavroche in London has always been dominated by male chefs, and it was just last 2008 that the chef patron of Le Gavroche named its first female head chef, Chef Rachel Humphrey. This automatically made her, of course, as the very first lady head chef of the illustrious Le Gavroche and gave her 40 plus years of history to live up to. Chef Humphrey, as a child, has always found cooking fascinating. She would often watch her mother and her grandmother prepare their home-cooked meals and enjoy the food preparation. At the age of ...

Chef Masa Takayama – Redefined What an Omakase Menu Is

The head chef and owner of Masa, one of the most expensive restaurants in the world, is Chef Masa Takayama. Through his culinary skills, he has redefined what an Omakase menu is. He has shown that through the use of only the most exotic and freshest seafood and ingredients, it can be at par and even superior than some of the popular international cuisines. Many apparently agree with him as his restaurant in New York became one of the most-visited restaurants in the world, even if a meal will cost you more than $500. Chef Takayama was born in Tochigi, Japan ...

How to Eat Healthy at All Times

Like everyone else, you are probably concerned with making sure that you or your loved ones are only eating the healthiest food. But how do you ensure this? Here are some tips on how to eat healthy at all times? 1. Eat small portions. This is something that all weight-loss programs recommend. Eating healthy does not only mean eating healthy foods. It also means eating the right amount of food. Most people remember that their stomach is only the size of their fist. Take a look at your fist and you will have a good idea how large your stomach is. ...

Should You Put in a Career Objective on Your Chef Resume?

This question is a bit tricky and sticky. Chefs would have varying opinions when it comes to this. If you ask this question to a hundred chefs, half of them would advise you to put in your career objective while the rest would advise against it. Perhaps, the latter would tell you that a career objective is unnecessary and it will not have an impact on you landing the job you want. There are employers who prefer that you put in an objective on your resume. This helps them determine your worth as a potential employee. This helps determine what you ...

Chef Richard Ekkebus – Emphasizes the Importance of Fresh Ingredients

Chef Richard Ekkebus is the head chef of the famous French restaurant, Amber, of The Mandarin Oriental Landmark Hotel. He is in charge of one of the best fine-dining restaurants in Hong Kong, and true to his culinary skill, Amber has two Michelin stars under its belt and has also been named by San Pellegrino as the 90th best restaurant in the globe. Chef Ekkebus was born in Holland, and he has had a very colorful and very rewarding culinary career. He first began his career as a chef in his native homeland where he became an apprentice to some ...

Chef Janez Bratovž – Creates Wonderful Mediterranean Cuisine with a Hint of International Flavors

Chef Janez Bratovž is a very talented chef who creates wonderful Mediterranean cuisine with a hint of international flavors coming from France, Italy, and his beloved Slovenia. He is the owner/head chef of the popular Restavracija JB of Slovenia, and through his cooking skills honed by years of being in the culinary industry, he not only made a name for himself in his country but also made his mark in the culinary world. His restaurant’s addition into the San Pellegrino list of top 100 restaurants is enough proof of his talent. This year, they are at the 89th position. Chef Bratovž ...

Chef Shuzo Kishida – To Make Known to The Rest of the Culinary World

Chef Shuzo Kishida has one aim, and that it is to make known to the rest of the culinary world that Japanese chefs can become at par with some of the best Caucasian chefs of the world. And prove it he did when his restaurant earned its own three Michelin stars and a spot in the San Pellegrino’s top 100 best restaurants of the world. Right now, Quintessence is considered as the 88th best restaurant of the world. Chef Kishida was born on the 8th of August 1974 in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture. He began his career in the culinary world at ...

Chef Annie Feolde – The Very First Woman Chef to Received Three Michelin Stars

Chef Annie Feolde is one of the most famous chefs in the world, especially in Italy where she is considered as the very first woman chef to have ever received three Michelin stars. Her culinary skill brought so much praise and recognition to their restaurant, Enoteca Pinchiorri that, right now, they have been included in the most prestigious list of top 100 restaurants in the world as San Pellegrino has named the restaurant as the 87th best restaurant. Chef Feolde was born in France where she spent most of her childhood in Nice as well as in Roquefort-les Pins. Her parents ...

Chef David Kinch – And His Perfect Fusion of French and Catalan Cuisine

Chef David Kinch is the owner and head chef of one of the most popular dining hotspot in the United States, Manresa. He is known for his perfect fusion of French and Catalan cuisine, and right now, he is also one of the chefs in the United States who are making a big name for the modern and innovative California cuisine. This culinary talent of his has brought him to the pinnacle of his success and will bring him more. Chef Kinch was born on the 4th of April 1961 in Philadelphia, but he grew up in New Orleans, the place ...

Chef Adrian Quetglas – Introduced Spanish and Mediterranean Cuisine to Russians

Doce Uvas stands for the “twelve grapes of luck,” and this is a tradition that came from Spain. It says that if you eat one grape for each chime of the clock on December 31, you will be very prosperous and lucky come the next years. Tradition or not, but Doce Uvas of Russia was indeed very lucky this year as they were named as the 85th best restaurant of the world by San Pellegrino. Doce Uvas is a restaurant that is being headed by the very skillful Chef Adrian Quetglas. Chef Quetglas was born in Argentina; however, he left the ...

Chef Gunther Hubrechsen – “It Takes Perfect Blending of Different Flavors to Create a Scrumptious Meal”

The eponymous French restaurant, Gunther’s, opened on August 2007. This restaurant is a collaboration between its head chef, Chef Gunther Hubrechsen and the Garibaldi Group, and under the leadership of this very skilled chef, the restaurant has earned numerous praises since the time it opened its doors to the public. One of the biggest accomplishments they had this year was their addition into the top 100 best restaurants of the world, landing at the 84 position. Chef Hubrechsen was born in Belgium. His family is in the restaurant business. In fact, his father owns and runs a restaurant in Oostende, ...

Chef Mauro Colagreco – On Authentic French Cooking with a Very Modern Twist

It may have been a big drop down from the San Pellegrino list, from the 35th position down to the 83rd, but nevertheless, Mirazur is still one of the finest French restaurants in the whole of France where you can get your fill of authentic French cooking with a very modern twist. This remarkable cuisine is being credited to one of the most brilliant chefs in the world, Chef Mauro Colagreco. Chef Colagreco was born on 1978 in Rio de la Plata, Argentina. His upbringing has greatly influenced his career choice, especially since he was brought up in a family who ...

Tips to Avoid Food Poisoning

Food poisoning can be very unpleasant. It can also be quite deadly. There are some things you have to remember in order to avoid eating poisoned or stale food. It does not matter if you are eating out or eating at home. You can fall victim to food poisoning, so it is definitely a good idea to take note of these tips. Understand Food Poisoning and Its Causes Basically, this happens when you ingest food or drink contaminated with bacteria, parasites, chemicals or toxins. To be specific, this is actually caused more by ingestion of food contaminated with toxins or chemicals. Generally, ...

Chef Rose Gray And Chef Ruth Rogers – Bringing the Flavors of Fresh and Home-Cooked Italian Cooking to London

The River Café was opened on 1987 in London, and this very popular restaurant is being frequented by some of the most famous people in Europe. River Café is the brainchild of friends and co-owners Chef Ruth Rogers and the late Chef Rose Gray, who passed away just this year from cancer. Together, they have created what is now considered as one of the most influential restaurants in this side of the world, a restaurant that enjoys visits from the richest men of the world. Chef Rose Gray was born in Bedford on the 28th of January 1939 and grew up ...

Chef Daniela Kramaric – The Very First Woman Sommelier in Croatia

Croatia is best known for their fresh seafood, and this year, this country was made all the more popular by Plavi Podrum and its manager/head chef, Daniela Kramaric. Under her leadership, the restaurant was named as the world’s 81st best restaurant, a very big accomplishment for Ms. Kramaric and her staff at Plavi Podrum. Daniela Kramaric was born in Istria, Rijeka on the 7th of February 1969, the very same day that her father purchased a restaurant, Mali Raj, so it can be said that she practically grew up in a restaurant. The restaurant is now long gone, but he also ...

Chef Petter Nilsson – Created Dishes with Mediterranean Influence

Had it not been for the culinary talent of Chef Petter Nilsson, La Gazzetta would probably be just like any other fine-dining restaurants in France that are only mediocre at best, but with this famous chef at the helm, the restaurant received its fair share of praises from the food critics. Today, La Gazzetta has been ranked as the world’s 80th best restaurant, by San Pellegrino. Chef Nilsson is a native of Sweden. He was born on the 29th of December 1970 in Angelholm, Sweden. As a young chef, he worked at some of the best restaurants in his native country; ...

Chef Santi Santamaria – Introduced Authentic Catalan Cuisine to the World

Chef Santi Santamaria is recognized for being a traditionalist chef who has introduced authentic Catalan cuisine to the rest of the world. His restaurant, Can Fabes, is considered as one of the best restaurants in the country that offer authentic yet contemporary Spanish cuisine. Chef Santamaria’s culinary skill has earned him Michelin stars year after year, and right now, it has also earned them a spot in the prestigious top 100 list of best restaurants in the world by San Pellegrino, landing at the 79th position. Chef Santamaria was born in Sant Celoni in Catalonia on the 26th of July 1957. ...

Chef Armin Leitgeb – Created His Own Culinary Approach to Traditional French Cuisine

It was only in 2008 that Chef Armin Leitgeb became the head chef of Singapore’s Les Amis, but under his leadership, the restaurant has received countless praises from both its diners as well as the food critics who visit this fine-dining restaurant. Right now, Les Amis was named as the 78th best restaurant in the world, as named by San Pellegrino. Chef Leitgeb was born in Austria, and his career choice of being a chef took him to some of the best restaurants in Europe, most of which have earned Michelin stars. He went to Munich where he found work in ...

Chef Jonathan Gushue – Culinary Career is His Father’s Influence

It cannot be denied that the success of a restaurant is a team effort, but most of its credit though goes to the chef who develops the cuisine, making sure that what is going out of the kitchen is something that will leave a very good impression on each of its diners. This is what Chef Jonathan Gushue has done, and his culinary skill has impressed the world. Right now, his restaurant, Langdon Hall, is enjoying the 77th spot on the San Pellegrino list. Chef Gushue was born in Canada, but he spent a part of his childhood in Rome where ...

Chef Alexandre Gauthier – Earned Back the Michelin Star They Deserve

From an old Picardy farmhouse to a very popular restaurant known in the culinary world, Chef Alexandre Gauthier has made something out of their family-owned restaurant, La Grenouillere. La Grenouillere is a fine-dining restaurant in the France that many gourmands visit for the sheer pleasure of enjoying the French cuisine of Chef Gauthier. This year, they are enjoying the 76th spot in the San Pellegrino list of the world’s best restaurants. They deserve to be included in this most prestigious list. Chef Gauthier was born on the 26th of March 1979 in Boulogne-sur-Mer. They came to the Pas-de-Calais region when his ...

Chef Anatoly Komm – Taken the Culinary World by Storm

The creations of Chef Anatoly Komm, a Russian chef, have completely taken the culinary world by storm. His restaurant’s, Varvari, recent addition into the top 100 best restaurants of the world, by San Pellegrino, has made them all the more popular to the gourmands, both in the country and abroad as well. Right now, the restaurant is at the 75th position, although it slid down a few places from the 66th last year. Chef Komm was born on the 26th of January 1967 in Lubertsy, Moscow. He first took up geophysics when he went to college, and in the 1990s, he ...

Chef David Higgs – Earned Recognition and Praises from Toughest Food Critics

Chef David Higgs has been in South Africa for almost two decades now. He has been working as a chef in numerous restaurants in the region, and his culinary skill has earned him recognition and praise form some of the toughest food critics in the world. Right now, he is the head chef of Rust En Vrede, and under his leadership, he has given the restaurant something to be proud of as it was named as this year’s 74th best restaurant in the world. Chef Higgs is a native South African chef who spent the first eight years of his culinary ...

Chef Ben Shewry – Diligent in All Endeavors

Head chef of Attica, Chef Ben Shewry, has a very straightforward culinary philosophy, and that is to be very diligent in all your endeavors. Simple this may be, but this philosophy has worked wonders for his culinary career. Right now, Attica is considered as the 73rd best restaurant in the globe, and with his enthusiasm and meticulousness, we are sure to see more of his scrumptious creations. Having grown up in a back county in New Zealand, Chef Shewry’s childhood was, according to him, relatively isolated. Their farm provides all that they need when it comes to fresh ingredients and produce. ...

Chef Enrique Olvera – Elevating the Traditional Mexican Cuisine

Mexico’s Pujol is widely popular in the culinary world, both locally and internationally, for its head chef’s culinary skill. In fact, its head chef, Chef Enrique Olvera, is considered as one of the forerunners in elevating the traditional Mexican cuisine and giving it the recognition that it deserves. Chef Olvera was born and grew up in Mexico City; however, he later transferred to the United States to pursue a career in the culinary profession. He went to New York and studied at The Culinary Institute of America. He graduated from the institute in 1997, earning his degree in Associate of Occupational ...

Chef Carlo Cracco – On The Forefront of the Progressive Italian Cuisine

Chef Carlo Cracco is the owner as well as the head chef of the popular eponymous Italian restaurant, Ristorante Cracco. He is considered as one of the Italian chefs who are creating contemporary Italian dishes and is, in fact, on the forefront of this progressive Italian cuisine. Chef Cracco’s culinary skill has brought him major awards and praises, one of which is the restaurant’s addition in to the top 100 San Pellegrino’s best restaurants of the world. Last year had them at the 22nd place, but this year they dropped down to the 71st position. Born in the mid 1960s in ...

Chef Job Description – Know What You’re Getting Into

The job of a chef seems glamorous, financially rewarding and fulfilling. This is how a chef’s job is viewed by many. This is not surprising considering the fact that chefs are often found working in luxurious hotels, resorts, clubs and restaurants. A chef career holds a lot of promise, but what does it include? What does it mean? Is it worth it? A chef job description will help you understand the job and what it entails. Job Description of a Chef A chef’s job is not that easy. This is especially true if you are an executive chef. This chef’s job description ...

Chef Quique Dacosta – Known for His Ultra-Modern Reinvention of His Hometown’s Native Dishes

Considered as one the most brilliant chefs of his generation, Chef Quique Dacosta’s El Poblet was named by the San Pellegrino as the 70th best restaurant of the globe. He is, in fact, known for his ultra-modern reinvention of his hometown’s native dishes, creating them in such a way that the dishes become distinctively and uniquely his. His culinary skill has made him at par with some of the avant-garde chefs in Spain like Chef Aduriz as well as Chef Roca. Chef Dacosta was born in Alicante, Spain- the same place where he opened his El Poblet. His journey to becoming ...

Chef Alice Waters – The Chef Who Pioneered California Cuisine

Chef Alice Waters lead a very colorful life and culinary career, and to add more color to it, her restaurant, Chez Panisse, was named as the 69th best restaurant of the world, according to S. Pellegrino. Chef Waters is known in the culinary world for being a strong advocate of “good, clean, and fair” food economy, and she is also considered as the chef who pioneered California cuisine, which is, simply put, a fusion of the different cooking styles and culinary movements that have evolved all throughout the years with the focus being on the use of fresh local ingredients ...

Chef Carme Ruscalleda – Known for Her Authentic and Traditional Catalan Cuisine

Chef Carme Ruscalleda is one of the most famous chefs of Spain known for her authentic and traditional Catalan cuisine. Her culinary skill has brought the Catalan cuisine to the forefront of the culinary world, and it is also what put Ruscalleda Sant Pau on the 68th place of the San Pellegrino’s World’s Best Restaurants. Born on 1952 in Sant Pol De Mar, Barcelona, Spain, she grew up in a family who respects the bountiful produce of her native land, a family who has also made cooking a center of their home and tradition. As a young girl, one of her ...

Chef Mark Best – Felt in Love with Cooking

Considered as one of the top French restaurants in Australia, Marque won the Breakthrough Award this year as well as earned a spot in the top 100 best restaurants of the world by San Pellegrino. This achievement is, of course, credited to its head chef, Chef Mark Best, and the whole team behind this very prestigious restaurant in Sydney. Unlike other chefs whose passions have always been about food and cooking, Chef Best’s journey to becoming a chef was by accident. In fact, he had no intention of being a chef, and he had no stories to share about being inspired ...

Chef Rainer Becker – Dedicated to Serve Japanese Cuisine

Zuma is a restaurant in London owned by Chef Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney, his Indian business partner. This restaurant offers Japanese cuisine with a very contemporary twist, and through his culinary skills, it fast became one of the hottest fine-dining restaurants in the city. Right now, they are at the 66th position on the San Pellegrino’s list of the top 100 best restaurants in the globe. Chef Becker was born in the early 1960s in Germany. Cooking has always fascinated him, especially since it was an integral part of their home, and he got his love for cooking from his ...

Chef Alvin Leung – The Demon Chef of Hong Kong

Chef Alvin Leung really is out to make a name for himself. He is already fondly called as the Demon Chef of Hong Kong for his exquisitely scrumptious and artistically presented dishes, and he is also recognized for his ultra-modern take on the traditional Chinese cuisine. Suffice it to say that his cuisine at Bo Innovation has taken what we usually know of the Chinese dishes to a whole new level, and gourmands from all over the globe as well as the food critics cannot get enough of his culinary skill. His talent in the kitchen has earned his restaurant ...

Chef Klaus Erfort – Blending Different Tastes

If there is one thing that can be said about Chef Klaus Erfort is that he is a very simple man with a very extraordinary culinary skill. He is very talented chef who does not have to hide behind flavorful sauces to make a wonderful dish, but makes use of fresh ingredients as well as local produce to bring out the natural tastes of all the elements in his dishes. His culinary skill in blending different tastes have earned his restaurant, Gaestehaus Erfort the 64th position in the San Pellegrino’s Top 100 World’s Best Restaurants. Chef Erfort is a German chef ...

Chef Pedro Subijana – “Fresh Produce Highlights Natural Flavors”

Whenever a restaurant receives recognition from food critics and prestigious award-giving bodies in the culinary world, the praise is always credited to its staff, of course. However, the biggest credit is given to its head chef, especially since his dishes are carrying not only the name of the restaurant but his name as well. This year, Akelarre got into the top 100 list of San Pellegrino’s World’s Best Restaurants, landing at the 63rd spot. This would not have been possible had it not been for Head Chef Pedro Subijana’s culinary skills. Chef Subijana was born in Spain’s Basque Country, San Sebastian, ...

Chef Hans Haas – Simple and Hidden from the Limelight

Tantris was voted as the 62nd best restaurant in the world, although they slipped down from the 44th spot. Nevertheless, if you are in Germany and are after a luxurious meal amidst a luxurious ambiance, then Tantris is the best place to visit. Tantris’ cuisine is created by its famous head chef, Chef Hans Haas, and his exemplary culinary skill can really coax out the natural flavors of his dishes. Chef Haas was born on the 2nd of May 1957 in Oberau, Wildschönau, which is located in the Tirol region of Austria. He started his apprenticeship in the year 1975 where ...

Chef Victor Arguinzoniz – Known For the Exceptional Taste and Quality of His Grilled Cuisine

Located at the heart of the Basque Country is a small house that, at first glance, looks perfectly normal. Inside, however, you will find the most sumptuous grilled food cooked by none other than the master of the hearth himself, Victor Arguinzoniz. The head chef of the Asador Etxebarri, which was voted as the 44th best restaurant of the world, Chef Arguinzoniz is known throughout the world for the exceptional taste and quality of his grilled cuisine. He grew up in a farmhouse located in the Basque Hills, an area not really that far from the restaurant he currently owns. Since ...

How to Use Chopsticks- The Sequel

Recently I was dining with my wife in Singapore at a quiet impressive Japanese restaurant. There was a couple sitting opposite us who for the record had NEVER used a pair of chopsticks in their entire life. Mind you they have been around on this wonderful planet for well over 40 years. They asked the waiter for a knife and a fork. This reminded me of the article that I published on this very blog. In fact you can find that article here: http://prochef360blog.com/chopsticks-the-asian-food-experience/ You will find an excellent well illustrated guide regarding chopstick usage here. There is a great 7 tip guide ...

Clocks on Aeroplanes and an Air Sickness Bag

I recently flew from Male to Kuala Lumpur on a pleasure trip. I want to point out the mere fact that in this digital age it still can be extremely challenging to get even the most basic of information on demand. I was sitting towards the back of the Boeing 737-800. I was trying to look at the few watches on the arms of the people sitting in the nearby seats. Oh my; it is amazing how many different times were being displayed on the various watches that were in sight. I forgot to mention that I stopped wearing a watch when the ...

Chef Michael Dekker – Loves Planning and Creating Unique Dishes

It was only last year that Chef Michael Dekker became the head chef of this popular fine-dining restaurant in Canada, Rouge. It was a very good move for its owners to make him as the restaurant’s head chef as this year, 2010, they got into the top 100 list of San Pellegrino’s 100 best restaurants in the world. Chef Dekker was born in Ontorio, Canada in the town of St. Catharines, but it was in Smithville though where he grew up. When he was a teenager, they moved to Calgary, and it was also where he made his first steps towards ...

Chef Chan Yan Tak – Fine-Dining and Excellent Cuisine Experience

The best place in Hong Kong where you can get contemporary Chinese dishes is the Lung King Heen at the Four Seasons Hotel. This fine-dining restaurant speaks of opulent ambiance and excellent cuisine, and this year, they are at the 59th spot in the San Pellegrino’s list of top 100 World’s Best Restaurants. This recognition is, of course, credited to its head chef, Chef Chan Yank Tak. Chef Chan was born in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Unlike other chefs, he started cooking in the kitchens of Dai Sam Yuen when he was only 13 or 14 years old, and he found work ...

Chef Marcus Wareing – Known as the Leading Chef in British Cuisine

Chef Marcus Wareing of the eponymous Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley is known as the leading chef in British cuisine. He took the traditional French cuisine and recreated it into something very modern and very innovative, and this culinary skill of his has earned him the accolades and praises of many food critics. It has also earned him numerous awards and prizes. Chef Wareing was born in 1970 in Lancashire. It was at the age of 18 years old that he started his culinary career. He first worked at The Savoy in 1988 then transferred to the Le Gavroche where he ...

Chef Geert Van Hecke – An Extremely Talented Chef

2010 is a very good year, indeed, for Head Chef Geert Van Hecke and his team behind De Karmeliet as their restaurant moved up from the 95th spot to the 57th. This is a very big achievement for this Flemish chef, and with his culinary skill, there are more that we can expect from this extremely talented chef. Chef Van Hecke was born in Pittem, West Falnders on the 20th of July 1956. At the age of only 12 years old, he has already perfected the art of bread making, and it is through baking that he has discovered his passion ...

Chef Michel Bras – Known for His Basque Cuisine

It was a bit of a big fall for Bras as it came down from the 7th spot to the 56th position. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a good place in France where you can get some of the best traditional Basque cuisine, then this restaurant owned Chef Michel Bras is still one of the best fine-dining restaurants that you should go to. Its head chef is known for his Basque cuisine that has a bit of a Japanese influence. Chef Bras was born in the mid 1940s in Laguiole, a village located in the Aubrac region in the south ...

Chef Francky Semblat – Creating a Spectacular French Cuisine

Robuchon A Galera is one of the restaurants of the famous French chef, Chef Joel Robuchon. This restaurant is based in Macau, and this year, they found themselves at the 55th position. The Robuchon A Galera is, in fact, the third restaurant of Chef Robuchon that has gotten into the top 100 S. Pellegrino list. This recognition, of course, is credited not only to Chef Robuchon but also to his head chef, Chef Francky Semblat, who works with him in creating a spectacular French cuisine. Chef Semblat started his journey to becoming a chef at an early age. He spent ...

Chef Hemant Oberoi – The Only Indian Chef in the Top 100 S. Pellegrino List

Wasabi of India has so much to be proud of right now, especially since it is the only restaurant in the top 100 S. Pellegrino list headed by an Indian head chef, Chef Hemant Oberoi. Wasabi can be found in the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, and it is owned by famous Japanese chef, Chef Masahuru Morimoto. Head chef Oberoi works with Chef Morimoto to work on the dishes, but it is through Chef Oberoi’s meticulousness and exemplary culinary skill that placed them in the 54th position. Chef Oberoi was born on the 6th of February 1954 in Punjab. He did ...

Chef Philippe Groult – The Meticulous Chef

The culinary skill of Head Chef Philippe Groult has given L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon a spot in the top 100 list of best restaurants in the world according to San Pellegrino. This restaurant is, in fact, the second restaurant of Chef Joel Robuchon’s to get into the list. It was Chef Groult’s culinary skill, dedication to his craft, and his meticulousness in details that gave them this very big honor. Chef Groult recalls that, when he was a young child, the center and the heart of their home was their kitchen. It was the place where they will all gather around ...

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten – Undoubtedly One of the Best Chefs in the World

The eponymous Jean Georges slipped down the top 50 list of San Pellegrino. This year, they are at the 52nd position after having dropped down from the 33rd spot. This, however, does not change the fact that Jean Georges is still one of the best restaurants in the United States, and its owner/head chef is still undoubtedly one of the best chefs in the world. Chef Vongerichten was born in the mid 1950s in Alsace, France. He grew up on the border of Strasbourg, in Alasce where they have a family-owned business. At a very young age, he was already exposed ...

Chef Anne-Sophie Pic – From the Family of Chefs and Restaurateurs

Landing at the 51st position, Maison Pic is one spot away from getting into the prestigious top 50 restaurants. Nonetheless, the fact that they got into the top 100 restaurants of S. Pellegrino is already a very big accomplishment. This credit is, of course, due to the culinary skill of the restaurants head chef, Chef Anne-Sophie Pic. Born on the 12th of July 1969 in Valencia, France, Chef Pic came from a family of chefs and restaurateurs. It was her great grandmother who first opened Maison Pic in the late 1880s. Her grandfather took over in 1920, and under his leadership, ...

Sydney Restaurants – Climbing Up the World’s Culinary Ladder

This year’s world’s best list made Chef Peter Gilmore very happy. His Sydney restaurant Quay rose up to the 27th spot of this year’s list. It is also now considered to be the best restaurant in Sydney. Some people would even argue that it is the best in the country. Regardless of one’s opinion, it cannot be denied that Sydney restaurants are definitely climbing up the world’s culinary ladder. The Number Game Chef Gilmore will definitely agree. After all, his restaurant ranked 46th last year and it climbed up 19 places to land this year’s spot in the 2010 S. Pellegrino World’s ...

Chef Daniel Humm – Had Received Numerous Awards for His Culinary Skill

Eleven Madison Park has a very good reason to celebrate this year as they have become one of the new restaurants that have been added into the very prominent list of S. Pellegrino. This year saw them at the 50th position, and this amazing feat is all thanks to its head chef, Chef Daniel Humm. Chef Humm was born on 1976 in Zurich. His first step towards becoming a chef started when he was only 14 years old when he became an apprentice to some of the best and finest restaurants in Switzerland. He worked at the Hotel Baur au Lac ...

Chef Claude Bosi – The Chef Who Just Wouldn’t Give Up

Another new addition to the list of San Pellegrino’s top 50 restaurants in the planet is Hibiscus. This restaurant is owned and managed by Chef Claude Bosi, who is also the head chef of its kitchens. Chef Bosi and his team in Hibiscus have much to celebrate about this year. From the 56th spot, they climbed up to the 49th position. Chef Bosi was born in Lyons, France where his parents own a restaurant, so at an early age, he was already exposed to the hubbub of the kitchens. This and the fact that Lyons is considered as the country’s food ...

Chef Seiji Yamamoto – Creating Delectable and Highly Creative Dishes

This year gave Nihonryori RyuGin a very good news indeed as the restaurant earned a most-coveted spot in the San Pellegrino’s list of the best 50 restaurants in the planet. Of course, the credit is given to its staff for providing an excellent service, but the most credit is given to its head chef, Chef Seiji Yamamoto for creating delectable and highly creative dishes. Chef Yamamoto was born on 1970 in Kagawa, Japan. His first steps in the culinary profession started when he was a very young boy. He first started out to cook for his mother, whom he wanted to ...

Chef Harald Wohlfahrt – The Greatest Chef in Germany and One of The Finest in Europe

It may have been a big slide for Head Chef Harald Wohlfahrt as his restaurant Die Schwarzwaldstube came down from the 23rd spot to the 47th, but this is still one of the best restaurants in Germany where you can get the finest French cuisine. In fact, Chef Wohlfahrt is considered as the greatest German chef in the country and one of the finest in the whole of Europe. Chef Wohlfahrt was born on the 7th of November 1953 in Loffenau, Germany. He grew up on a farm, and one of his primary duties was to help his grandparents tend to ...

Chef Bruno Otieza and Chef Mikel Alonso – Always had a Passion for Food

It is a very great award indeed to be included in the prestigious list of San Pellegrino’s top 50 World’s Best Restaurants. Biko is the brainchild of Chefs Bruno Oteiza and Mikel Alonso, and although the restaurant is relatively young compared to other restaurants listed in the top 50, the chefs have created a big name for their restaurant as they jumped from the 81st position last year to the 46th spot. Chef Bruno Oteiza was born on 1970 in San Sebastian. He began his journey towards becoming a chef at the age of 14 years old. He learned to love ...

Chef Wylie Dufresne – Getting to Know this Chef from New York

wd-50 is this ultra-chic restaurant in New York that has earned great praises not only from its loyal diners but also from some of the best known food critics as well. They are a new addition to the top 50 list of San Pellegrino, having bagged the 45th spot. This great recognition is all thanks to its owner and head chef, Chef Wylie Dufresne. Chef Dufresne was born in Providence, Rhode Island in the year 1970. He spent seven years of his childhood in Providence, but in 1997, his family relocated to New York. He went to Colby College in Main ...

Chef Michel Troisgros – Redefining the Meaning of French Cuisine

The head chef of La Maison Troisgros, Chef Michel Troisgros, has once again proven to the rest of the culinary world that his restaurant deserves to be at the top, and this year, he managed to boost the restaurant back into the top 50 list of S. Pellegrino after dropping out of the list last 2009. La Maison Troisgros is indeed the best dining hotspot in the world if you are craving for some authentic and very rich French cuisine, and Chef Troisgros is the best French chef that can satisfy your craving. The family of Chef Troisgros has always been ...

Chef Fergus Henderson – His Restaurant is Popular in the UK

St. John is a very popular restaurant in St. John Street, London. The owner as well as the head chef of St. John is Chef Fergus Henderson. His restaurant is usually being frequented by young British people who are artistically inclined, and St. John has also become the most popular hangout spot for some of the best chefs not only in the UK scene but all over the world as well. This year, they dropped down numerous spots though, from 14 down to 43; however, this does not change the fact that St. John is still the best place in ...

An Introduction to Becoming a Chef

Nowadays, more and more people are looking into culinary arts as a form of career. With the advent of the Food Network and the invasion of cooking shows, celebrity chefs are fairly common. Not surprisingly, they have sparked the interest of many people. Culinary schools have reported increase in enrollment over the last five years. Many people are considering becoming a chef and pursuing a career in culinary arts. Perhaps, you are doing the same. But what is really involved in becoming a chef? What can you expect from this career? What will be your responsibilities? Is it worth it? Not As ...

Chef Magnus Ek – A Treasure Of Sweden’s Culinary World

Chef Magus Ek is another treasure of Sweden’s culinary world. He is the head chef and owner of the only fine dining restaurant in the little island called Oaxen. Oaxen can be found about an hour away from the capital of Sweden, and although this island may be a little remote, Chef Ek has made a big name for the island, especially for his restaurant, the Oaxen Krog, through his culinary skill. Right now, they are at the 42nd spot on the San Pellegrino’s Top 50 World’s Best Restaurants. Chef Ek grew up enjoying the benefits and flavors of fresh ingredients. ...

Cuisine Focus – New Zealand – Food with Tradition

The cuisine of New Zealand is described as fresh and diverse. The variety is brought by its willingness to take challenges and experiment with items associated to food. The country’s fertile lands and rich oceans have blessed its people with a number of resources truly significant in making each homegrown dish. The freshness of available ingredients together with the people’s curiosity has led them to creating a kind of cuisine that will preferably suit their taste. Consider these keys and a distinct style of cooking so emerges. The cuisine draws mere inspiration from Asia, Europe and Polynesia, commonly known as the ...

Chef Christophe Moret – A Protégée Of Chef Alain Ducasse

Chef Christophe Moret is considered a protégée of Chef Alain Ducasse in the culinary world, and although he infuses his own culinary personality into his distinctive cuisine at the Alain Ducasee Au Plaza Athénée, you can still appreciate the fact that his dishes fully embody the culinary philosophy of Chef Ducasse. In fact, Chef Moret’s dedication to his craft and passion for creating exemplary dishes pushed the restaurant back into the top 50 list of San Pellegrino after landing on the 86th spot last year. Right now, they are at the 41st position. Chef Moret grew up on a farm in ...

Chef Paolo Lopriore – Serving Non-Regional And Innovative Experimental Cuisine

Although you might be inclined to think that Il Canto is offering traditional Italian cuisine, it will actually come as a surprise to you that this restaurant actually is not. This bold and daring move to serve non-regional and innovative experimental cuisine in a very traditionalistic place is the brainchild of its head chef, Chef Paolo Lopriore. His idea and culinary skills have, of course, more than paid off as his restaurant earned a spot in the San Pellegrino’s top 50 World’s Best Restaurants, landing on the 40th spot. Chef Lopriore was born on the 28th of March 1973. At a ...

Chef Andre Chiang – On the Look Out for Culinary Creativity

The big boost that Jaan Par Andre had this year was mainly due to the culinary skill that Head Chef Andre Chiang has. In just a short span of time, he has elevated this restaurant to a very high status as it got into the top 50 list of San Pellegrino’s World’s Best Restaurants. Right now, they are enjoying the 39th spot, and with his culinary skill, we are going to see more of his creations in the coming years. Chef Chiang was born in Taiwan to parents who own a Chinese restaurant. As a young child, one would often see ...

Cuisine Focus – New York Grill – An Exquisite Dining Experience

Speaking of ‘New York Grill’ brings out the following ideas- sophistication, classic, unrestrictive, dynamic in both style and taste. This is due to the popularity owned by the finest restaurants established in certain cities. And for anyone who enjoys food and great ambience while dining, there will surely be a haven just waiting. But how do we really interpret the concept behind the so called ‘New York Grill.’ Relatively, this has something to do with hefty steak meals and rich, savory dishes. Food establishments which adopt this type of cuisine brings onto the table exceptionally-made dishes with the use of the ...

Chef Tetsuya Wakuda – Pushing Tetsuya’s to the Top with His Culinary Skills

Although Chef Tetsuya Wakuda came to Australia armed with a limited English vocabulary and little knowledge about the country, he has created a very big name for himself when he pushed his restaurant, Tetsuya’s, to the top with his culinary skill. This year, his restaurant is at the 38th spot, a little low compared to last year’s 9th spot. However, Tetsuya’s is still the best place where you can get some of the best fusion cuisine that is a perfect blending of French and Japanese influence. Chef Wakuda was born on the 18 of June 1959 in Japan’s Hamamatsu City. He ...

Cuisine Focus – Moroccan – A Blended Cuisine

For anyone who tasted Moroccan food, the experience was absolutely delightful. Characterized as sumptuous and flavorful, Moroccan cuisine brings one into a unique culinary experience, thus making him crave for more. The cuisine’s diversity is due to the influences brought by various cultures such as Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Jewish. Also, Moroccan cuisine’s culinary value is neither defined by change nor rapid growth as it is determined through constant communications outside the borders of Morocco. Historically speaking, Moroccan cuisine is simply a product of century-old practices and techniques, which are practiced by the experts and cooks of the so called ‘royal ...

Chef Jonnie Boer – Simple Dishes, Simply Burst with Flavors

De Librije is a restaurant known for its very simple dishes that simply burst with flavors. Its owner and head chef, Chef Jonnie Boer, is a firm believer that, to make a very good dish, one need not add too many flavors. The secret, he shares, is in your chosen ingredients. The food critics and food lovers seem to agree with him as his restaurant bagged the 37th position of the San Pellegrino’s World’s Best Restaurants. Chef Boer was born in the mid 1960s in Giethoorn, Holland. His culinary career started when he worked as an apprentice cook at De Librije, ...

Cuisine Focus – Middle Eastern – A Blend Of Many Cultures

Middle Eastern Food, in general, features a wide selection of recipes and dishes coming from various places. These influences include the Israelis, Turks, Armenians even North African cuisines. The recipes are characterized by its frequent use of pita breads. Legumes such as beans and chickpeas are also utilized as main ingredients. And since many of these countries follow a strict rule when it comes to food and faith, Middle Eastern cuisine rarely if not seldom serves meat. As for prime and distinct traits, Middle Eastern cuisine is all about regions, traditions and its given heritage. The food takes after the ways ...

Chef Nadia Santini – A Reason to Celebrate

From simple beginnings to an international success, Dal Pescatore continues to provide its clients the best Mantuan cuisine and excellent service. This year, this restaurant has so much to celebrate for. Not only have they gotten into the prestigious top 50 list of S. Pellegrino, but they have moved up 12 spaces from last year. This success is all thanks to its head chef, Chef Nadia Santini and her team behind Dal Pescatore. Chef Santini is recognized as the best female chef when it comes to Italian cooking. She has studied in a university in Milan, and ...

The Food Safari and Home Electronics Fair 2010

The Food Safari & Home Electronics Fair started and ended with a bang. The event lasted from November 5 to November 7, 2010 (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and was held at Suntec Convention Halls. It was organized and sponsored by the Singapore Press Holdings’ wholly-owned subsidiary Sphere Exhibits. The great thing about the whole food convention was that the admission was free – yes, anybody can just drop by and check out what was happening. People were able to check out over 50 food stalls, offering succulent and delicious delicacies. People had the chance to enjoy famous delicacies like lechon ...

Chef Davide Scabin – Not Afraid to Play with Food

If there is one very unique thing about Chef Davide Scabin is that he is not afraid to play with food, and he makes it a point that his diners will not only enjoy his dishes that simply explode with flavors but that they will also enjoy “playing” with their foods. His culinary skill in bringing out the best flavors in all his dishes and the fact that he gets very creative when it comes to plating his dishes made his restaurant, Combal.Zero, in Italy one of the top restaurants not only in the country but internationally as well. Born on ...

Cuisine Focus – Mexican – Colors and Textures

Inventively creative- this is the best phrase that describes Mexico and its food. With over hundreds of dishes prepared under Mexican roofs, you can definitely tell that Mexican cuisine is about diversity in both texture and color. Loud and proud, this is also a great way of defining Mexican food. For one, its people are keen into using locally-available resource. From its staples of beans, rice and corn up to their use of Chili and smoke-dried Jalapeno (Chipotle), you can definitely sense that Mexican cuisine is bursting with spices and strong flavors. The elements that comprise this cuisine are not only limited ...

Chef Sven Elverfeld – Highlighting His Restaurant On The Culinary World Map

The addition of Aqua into the S. Pellegrino’s Top 50 restaurants of the world is cause for celebration, and the restaurant and its staff has much to thank the culinary skills of its head chef, Chef Sven Elverfeld, for placing them on the culinary world map. Chef Elverfeld was born on the 3rd of November 1968 in Hanua, Germany. He started out as a pastry chef and even completed his apprenticeship, but he took a different route and apprenticed to become a chef. He worked at the Hessler restaurant as a sous chef and as a chef de partie in Dieter ...

Cuisine Focus – Mauritian – A Culinary Keepsake

Mauritian cuisine is a mix of Indian, Creole, European and Chinese cooking. Just think of the herbs and spices along with its use of vegetables and meat, and you will surely find a delicious hub of homecooked meals. Historically, Mauritius shares a deep bond with the French, as proven by the prevalence of French-inspired dishes. The Mauritian’s preference for a great-tasting wine is also French related. As years pass, the locals decided to adapt the cooking techniques of other Asian countries, thus paving way for spices and more exotic ingredients to finally exist. Ethnicity and diversity rules Mauritian cooking. This is evident ...

Chef Martin Berasategui – The Chef Who Brought Traditional Basque Cuisine

Chef Martin Berasategui has a secured a spot in the S. Pellegrino’s Top 50 World’s Best Restaurants for his restaurant, Martin Berasategui, once more as it landed on the 33rd spot. The restaurant may have slipped down four spots, but his cuisine is still considered as one of the best in the country. He is, in fact, considered as the chef who brought traditional Basque cuisine up to date, giving it a modern twist yet keeping with tradition. Born in the mid 1960s in San Sebastian, Spain, it can be said that Chef Berasategui grew up in his parents’ kitchen. He ...

Cuisine Focus – Maldivian – Gem amidst the Seas

Blessed with a likely climate and humid soil, the Maldives Islands serves as a perfect ground for tropical fruits, seafood and vegetables. Since the islands are situated in the Indian Ocean, it is very easy to note that Maldivian food is all about fish and other types of seafood. In fact, seafood remains as the prime element in this cuisine in line with exotic fruits, while the use of vegetables and spices somewhat give this cooking additional character and texture. Asian influences enriched Maldivian cooking by means of sauces and spices. Key ingredients likewise include coconut, rice and lemon juice. Tuna, ...

Chef Thomas Keller – One Of The Most Celebrated Chefs In The World

Thomas Keller is one of the most celebrated chefs in the world. His restaurants have always found their way into the list of the most prestigious award-giving bodies of the culinary world. In fact, The French Laundy is at the 32nd spot right now, although it slipped down 20 spots from last year. Born on the 14th of October 1955, this American chef has had a very interesting and exciting culinary career as he carved a name for himself in his industry. As a youngster, he has always helped out in his mother’s restaurant in Palm Beach, and this experience is ...

Cuisine Focus – Malaysian – Receptive Of Changes

In the culinary world, it is natural to find cuisines that reflect a number of influences. Be it local or foreign, these factors help a particular cuisine in terms of flavor, texture and taste. Malaysian cuisine is no different, for this cookery reflects a diverse range of ethnic influences. Historically speaking, Malaysia is one country teeming with human resource. The different ethnicities of this humble nation represent the ways and lives of its multi-cultured people. They bring in traditions that serve as basis in preparing their food. And for foreigners, this aspect brings color and adds life to every known flavor. Staple ...

Chef Margot Janse – World-Renowned Simple and Humble Chef

A world-renowned chef who has always remained simple and humble, Chef Margot Janse states that she is not after fame and recognition in the culinary world, although they are a big plus, but that she is simply after the pleasure of cooking. Right now, the restaurant of which she is the head chef of, Le Quartier Français, moved up six spots from last year. Her culinary skill and artistic presentation brought them to the 31st spot. Chef Janse was born in The Netherlands, the place where she also grew up in. She first wanted to become an actress and it has ...

Cuisine Focus – Macanese – Union of Two Souls

Through the years, those who are privileged enough to experience Macanese cuisine only states the same thing- it is like meeting up with a Portuguese lover and his Chinese maiden. Sounds interesting? Well, that’s because Macanese food brings out the best in both worlds. With a wide array of available ingredients, Macanese food defies boundaries that differentiate East and West. Not only is this cuisine clever in form but in taste. Just imagine having a platter of fried, grilled, boiled or baked items and surely, your taste buds are in for a wondrous treat. Macanese cuisine likewise prides itself with over four ...

Cuisine Focus – Lebanese – Unearthing Spicy Flavors

Seafood, vegetables, fruits and starch-based foods- these are the essentialities of Lebanese cuisine. This cuisine also makes use of fats sparingly unlike Chinese and other styles of cooking. The choice of meat is also very selective, as the people often consume poultry products than red meat. Other valuable ingredients likewise include oils and seasonings such as garlic and lemon juice. In fact, most of the Lebanese dishes are prepared by means of grilling, baking or sautéing with use of olive oil. Dairy products such as cream are used mostly for desserts and not usually in viands or entrees. Vegetables, on the other ...

Chef Andreas Caminada – A Well-Kept Secret of Switzerland

Schloss Schauenstein’s recent addition into the top 50 S. Pellegrino’s World’s Best Restaurants has brought out one of the well-kept secrets of Switzerland into the open, and this is the Swiss chef, Chef Andreas Caminada. Schloss Schauenstein is a new entry to the list, and the fact that they landed at the 30th spot is proof of Chef Caminada’s culinary skills. If before it was easy to get a table at the Schloss Schauenstein; now, you have to reserve your table months ahead of your planned visit just so you could enjoy his cuisine. Born on the 6th of May 1977, ...

Cuisine Focus – Latin-American – Multi-Faceted Cuisine

Generally, Latin-American cuisine refers to the beverages, food and culinary treasures innate in Latin America. To begin with, Latin-America is one area of diversity, where various cultures and practices are being followed and shared. It likewise includes the various cuisines of different countries. Initially, this cuisine can be defined as one general topic, with a number of countries, owning a parcel of it. This cuisine is known for its typical use of maize, as key ingredient. Common examples of these would be tortillas and tamales. The cuisine is also known for its sauces and varied condiments such as salsa, pebre, mole, ...

Chef Joel Robuchon – Equipped with His Special Culinary Touch

Chef Joel Robuchon is one of the most popular chefs in the culinary world, particularly in France. He owns a number of fine-dining restaurants in different parts of the world, and he gave each of them his special culinary touch, making sure that his restaurants serve only the best dishes with the best and freshest ingredients and products. All his efforts paid off as three of his restaurants were included in the top 50 list of S. Pellegrino’s World’s Best Restaurants. His L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon in France got into the 29th position. His restaurants’ getting into this prestigious and ...

Cuisine Focus – Kazakh – Food with Nomadic Roots

The national cuisine of Kazakhstan is a reflection of its history, customs and people. Guests and travelers are often greeted by the smiles of the Kazakh people defining the country’s true sense and color. Just like its traditions, Kazakh cuisine presents food using a distinct approach. It is sincere, natural, heart-warming and all true. Dairy items namely fermented mare’s milk (Kumys) and fermented cow’s milk (Airan) appear like welcome drinks for guests who visit Kazakh homes. Visitors are also treated to a wide array of treats such as tea with milk, fried dough balls (Baursaks) and dried cheese balls (Irimshik). Flat ...

Chef Ignatius Chan – Attracted the International Culinary World

From humble beginnings to world-class chef, Chef Ignatius Chan culinary history is indeed a very inspiring story of achieving one’s dreams. Now, his restaurant, Iggy in Singapore is one of most visited fine-dining hotspot in the country, and it has also attracted the attention of the international culinary world. Today, Iggy is considered as the 28th best restaurant of the world, and Chef Chan still has so much to offer the culinary world. Looking back on his childhood years, he stated in an interview that the memories that stand out the best are those times when he and his mother would ...

Cuisine Focus – Jewish – In Line With Faith

Jewish cuisine serves as a collection of foreign traditions and culinary practices; all of which are associated to either Jewish dietary laws (Kashrut) and Jewish holidays. In this type of cuisine, it is inevitable to note of the requisites and prohibited items like shellfish and meat. For the Jewish people, their food is simply a reflection of their faith. Furthermore, Jewish cuisine is representative of rituals and food-based practices. One great example would be the manner of slaughtering animals as food sources. For one thing, the process has to be done in accordance with Jewish belief and meat, once obtained, ...

Chef Peter Gilmore – Gives a Big Honor to His Own Restaurant

Quay owes a big thank you to its head chef, Chef Peter Gilmore, for once again giving them one of the biggest honors that can be bestowed to any restaurant, and this is a spot in the top 50 list of the world’s greatest restaurants. Last year, they were at the 46th spot, and this year, they climbed to the 27th - a major accomplishment, indeed. The popularity of Chef Gilmore as one of the greatest chefs not only in Australia but in the whole world as well can be attributed to his childhood years, and when you ask him who ...

Cuisine Focus – Isaan – Fiery Both In Spirit And Taste

Thai food with a newer twist, this is how others firstly describe Isaan cuisine. Many of us are accustomed to eating and appreciating Thai recipes, which are naturally spicy. However, Isaan cuisine is somewhat different. Isaan refers to the Northeastern part of Thailand. With its topography very much associated to Laos and Cambodia, its people are of Lao descent. This cuisine is considered to be distinct and separate from that of central or southern Thai food. And while many have tasted the exciting flavors of such dishes, Isaan offers a hotter, spicier menu which is something that even the Thais attest ...

Chef David Chang – The Radical Chef

There are a lot of chefs who give in to what the consumers need and want, and because of this, they lost their culinary personality, making them mediocre. But this is not the case with Chef David Chang of Momofuku Noodle Bar. In fact, he is completely the opposite as this radical chef will do what he pleases. His cuisine, delicious and lovely that they are, is not for the vegetarian. There have been a lot of requests to include more vegetarian dishes in his menu, but he repeatedly defies those requests. One would think that his restaurant will not ...

Cuisine Focus – Irish – The Pre and Post-Potato Era

Two categories normally comprise the Irish cuisine- traditional and modern. The former which is based mainly on simple dishes and with the latter referring mostly to dishes served in establishments like restaurants and hotels. There are different kinds of Irish dishes such as the Colcannon, which is typically a dish made of potato and garlic or cabbage. There’s another local dish called as Champ which is a mixture of mashed potatoes and spring onions. Aside from these, a number of good dishes make up this cuisine like the Irish stew and the Coddle which is made of boiled sausages. If there ...

Chef Mathias Dahlgren – His Cuisines Convey Feelings from Home

Chef Matthew Dahlgren has much to celebrate this year as his restaurant, Mathias Dahlgren, which is named after himself, climbed up 25 places from last year. Now, they find themselves at the 25th place. This Swedish chef was born on the 10th of March 1969. He grew up on a farm located in Storliden, and this little town can be found near Umea, in the northern part of Sweden. Food has always fascinated him, and his family tradition of preparing home-cooked meals has instilled in him the passion for cooking. The smell of cooking food permeates their home, and there was ...

Discovering Studio Gourmet and Its Creator

Just like practically every other chef, we also have our own Facebook account. It has also become my practice to befriend chefs, cooks and foodies all over the globe. Not surprisingly, I have met a lot of interesting people in Facebook. During the last couple of weeks, I have exchanged correspondences with Brad Lev, the founder of Studio Gourmet. Studio Gourmet has certainly aroused my interest. It is definitely one of the most interesting culinary projects I have come across, so I decided to feature it – and of course it’s creator – in my blog. Below is the Q&A ...

Get Your News Easy with Chef Blog Digest

As chefs, foodies or cooks, it is imperative that you keep yourself updated with the latest news in the culinary world. New tips, tricks, techniques, ingredients are discovered every day – and you do not want to miss out on these things. Fortunately, you wouldn’t have to with Chef Blog Digest. What is Chef Blog Digest? ChefBlogDigest.com is a site designed to serve chefs, cooks, foodies and culinary students find the latest, useful and interesting culinary information, news, reviews, articles and interviews online. It is a repository of eclectic culinary information. The site also aims to get culinary bloggers to share information ...

Cuisine Focus – Indonesian – Simple Ways, Simple Food

Indonesian cuisine is merely a reflection of the country’s culture and ways. The people, to begin with, are very influential in terms of maintaining and upholding every known preparation and technique. If you are about to define Indonesian cuisine, it has been said that there is no real definition behind it, all because the cuisine represents diversity and foreign influences. Historically speaking, Indonesia enjoys having constant relations with its neighboring countries. The country’s location and abundant resources are some of the reasons why the early inhabitants engaged in barter and trade. Some of the foreign influences are India, China and Middle ...

Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa – Born to Make a Difference

One thing that is very remarkable about Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa is the fact that he is one among the very few who left Japan to study culinary in a foreign land and then came back after his education. There are many young chefs who pursue their culinary careers in foreign lands, but Chef Narisawa wanted to make a difference in his country - and made a difference he did as his restaurant, Les Creations was included in the top 50 best restaurants of the world of S. Pellegrino. Chef Narisawa was born on the 11th of April 1969 and grew up ...

Cuisine Focus – Hungarian – Europe’s Melting Pot

Hungarian cuisine is primarily a cooking style associated with an ethnic group called the Magyars. Traditional dishes normally feature an array of natural and fresh ingredients such as meats, fruits and seasonal vegetables. Other food items used are honey, breads and cheeses. More so, cooking techniques and preparations are considered products of century-old methods and traditions. Hungarians’ passion for cooking clearly explains their commitment in preparing and serving the finest food. They take pride in their prepared dishes particularly soups and desserts. In fact, competitions are fierce when it comes to preparing similar food items, which is why visitors would often ...

Chef Hans Välimäki – Started His Culinary Career at Young Age

Chef Hans Välimäki is the owner as well as the head chef of this famous restaurant in Finland, Chez Dominique. Chez Dominique first opened its doors to the public in 1998, and ever since that time, Chef Välimäki’s culinary skills have earned him and his restaurant great praises not only from the diners but from the food critics as well. One of their big accomplishments for this year is getting into the top 50 list of S. Pellegrino’s 100 World’s Best Restaurants. Born in the early 1970s in Tampere, Chef Välimäki has always been fascinated by food and food preparations. His ...

Cuisine Focus – Hawaiian – Bursting With Island Flavors

Hawaii is commonly known for its impressive beaches and mighty waves. There isn’t a foreigner in town who fails to appreciate nature along with the smiles of its people and their enthusiastic flair. This is because Hawaii regards itself as a place of warmth and serenity, where both locals and tourists can just stay and relax momentarily, as if finding their secret place. Hawaiian cuisine is not just about tropical fruits and ice-cold beverages. Perhaps, many of us are amazed by the idea of sitting under the shade of palm trees, with a good book to read on one hand and ...

Chef Joachim Wissler – Taken His Restaurant Vendome To New Heights

Chef Joachim Wissler is taking the whole culinary world by storm with his intricate yet deliciously wicked cuisine. In fact, his culinary skill has taken his restaurant, Vendome to new heights as they climbed three spots from the 25th position in last year’s Top 50 World’s Best Restaurant list to 22 this year. But he is not done in perfecting his haute German cuisine though as he is still searching for new methods and techniques to create elaborate dishes that burst with the full flavors of each ingredient. Born on the 13th of January 1963 in Nurtingen, Germany, Chef Joachim Wissler ...

Cuisine Focus – Greek – Spicing Things Up The Greek Way

We are familiar with Greek gods and goddesses, in line with its typified fiction and myth. Like surprising gifts, these legendary tales speak of beauty and enthrallment, along with powers that seemingly exude human and god-like sense. With that being said, we can only expect one thing from Greek cuisine- the warmth of good food spiced in its own way. Over the years, foreigners and tourists have only a thing to say- it is so delicious that it is something that they want and will naturally crave. To them, Greek cuisine is something that is woven with special hands using special ...

Chef Heinz Reitbauer – The Backbone Of Steirereck Resto

Chef Heinz Reitbauer is the backbone of Steirereck, and through his exemplary culinary skills, he pushed his restaurant up nine positions in this year’s list of the top 50 restaurants in the world. Last year, they were at the 30th position, and this year, Steirereck climbed to the 21st spot. Food has always interested Chef Reitbauer, especially since his parents run their own restaurant. His parents have instilled in him during his childhood years the love and respect for good food, and they have also introduced him to the gastronomic pleasures of fine dining at distinguished restaurants. In fact, he can ...

Cuisine Focus – German – Beyond Beers and Sausages

German cuisine features a style of cookery that varies from one region to another. Social and political developments have caused the cuisine to evolve and change. Germany’s southern regions of Bavaria and Swabia also influenced the cuisine in various ways, since both places share common dishes. The variances and influences have likewise brought regional and provincial dishes to a much larger pool of audiences, since such has been introduced across the country by the locals themselves. Traditional German cuisine, to begin with, is characterized as flavorful yet healthy. Dishes are prepared with utmost care, as locals make use of the finest ...

Chef Massimiliano Alajmo – On the Traditional Italian Cuisine

Chef Massimiliano Alajmo’s restaurant, Le Calandre, made a good comeback this year at the S. Pellegrino’s Top 50 restaurants of the world. In 2009, they ranked 49th, but this year, they climbed 29 spots up and bagged the 20th position. This big accomplishment is credited to Chef Alajmo and his wholesome representation of the traditional Italian cuisine. The Le Calandre has always been a family-owned restaurant. It has been in his family for three generations, and it was started by his grandparents which they have passed on to his parents. His mother, Rita Chimetto, is a popular Italian chef as well ...

Cuisine Focus – Georgian – A Self-Made Cuisine

A country is not only defined by its heritage, it is likewise defined by its food. This is also applicable to regions and states where individual tastes and preferences vary depending on character, belief or tradition. Surely, each of us has our own favorite dish. Russians may always yearn for Beef Stroganoff while the English may somehow prefer Steak. Nevertheless, Georgian cuisine is just like this- personal and self-made. This is because Georgians make use of locally-available ingredients. They are into utilizing familiar resources together with other known items. The secret lies in the manner of food preparation and discretion regarding ...

Chef Sergio Herman – A Big Name in the Culinary World

Head chef and owner of Oud Sluis, Chef Sergio Herman is making a big name in the culinary world, and his name and restaurant is fast becoming popular not only in Holland but internationally as well. His culinary skill has earned his restaurant three Michelin stars and a spot in the S. Pellegrino’s top 50 World’s Best Restaurant, and this year, they are at the 19th position. For a Dutch chef, Chef Sergio Herman’s name is Spanish, but this is not surprising though because his family came from a Spanish line. In fact, Spain ruled Holland more than five centuries ago, ...

Chef Career: Outlook – Is it Worth Pursuing?

If you are considering a chef career, you are probably wondering about its outlook. Is it worth pursuing? What if you are in your 30s or 40s perhaps – should you still pursue a career in culinary arts? The answer to these questions is a resounding “Yes!” Yes, a career in culinary arts is definitely worth it. Yes, you can still become a chef even if you are in your 30s or your 40s even. In fact, you can still study culinary arts and perhaps pursue a career as a chef even if you are in your 50s! If you are ...

Chef Alex Atala – One of Brazil’s Greatest Living Chefs

Milad Alexandre Mack Atala, or simply Chef Alex Atala to the culinary world, is recognized as one of Brazil’s greatest living chefs right now. He has transformed traditional Brazilian dishes into a trendy and innovative cuisine by introducing French as well as Italian culinary techniques into his cooking. His culinary technique and skills have definitely paid off as his restaurant, D.O.M. became the 18th best restaurants in the world, climbing six spots since last year. This famous Brazilian chef is not only a great chef but is also a former DJ who found his true calling in the culinary world. Born ...

Cuisine Focus – Filipino – Orient’s Pearl

The evolution of Filipino cuisine can be summed up in two aspects- adaptation and culture change. From its Malay-Polynesian origins, the cuisine gradually became a style of cookery depicting Hispanic-based influences namely Latin American and Spanish. The Spanish rule, which lasted for more than 300 years, created a huge impact that it affected the beliefs, culture as well as the taste buds of Filipinos throughout the state. Moreover, it is through this period that many locals learned various cooking techniques and appreciated newly-introduced ingredients. A Filipino meal is normally comprised of three sets- breakfast (agahan), lunch (tanghalian) and dinner (hapunan). The ...

Chef Peter Goossens – Took Hof Van Cleve to New Culinary Heights

From last year’s 26th position in the S. Pellegrino’s top 50 World’s Best Restaurants to the 17th this year, credit and praise should be given to its head chef, Chef Peter Goossens for taking Hof Van Cleve to new culinary heights. It was through his dedication, hard work, and culinary talent that earned his restaurant the many prestigious awards that it received, including three Michelin stars. Chef Goossens was born on 1964 in Borsbeke, a little village in East Flanders, Belgium. He grew up in a family that has made cooking a very integral part of their tradition, and the values ...

Cuisine Focus – Danish – Nothing But Good Food

Denmark’s climate is very suitable for producing items such as potatoes, barley, different types of berries, greens and mushrooms. Most of these items can be easily bought as they are locally grown. Denmark cuisine also features dairy products, meat and seafood. In fact, cheese is one of the country’s specialties and culinary treasures. Denmark is also very similar with Central and Eastern Europe, along with other Scandinavian countries, in terms of topography and agricultural features. However, the people’s approach to cooking and their inherent taste make the cuisine somewhat separate and indefinable. The country’s history is another known reason, all because ...

Chef Pascal Barbot – Redefined the Traditional French Cuisine

L’Astrance may be just another French restaurant in France, but its owner and head chef, Chef Pascal Barbot gave it something different to make it stand out from the many French restaurants that dot the country and the whole world, for that matter. Chef Barbot redefined what the culinary world knew of the traditional French cuisine. He steered away from creams and salts and butters and substituted them with local and fresh ingredients to bring out their natural flavors. Because of his skill and training, it is no wonder then that his restaurant got into the top 100 best restaurants ...

Cuisine Focus – Cypriot – Tasteful Duality

In Eastern Mediterranean lies the island of Cyprus-the very home of Cypriot cuisine. Weather, geography and history have influenced the totality of this cuisine ranging from its basic ingredients to major components. A so called fusion between two other known cultures, namely Turkish and Greek, have attributed to Cypriot’s existence. The locals have said to improve the quality and overall taste of these cuisines, by simply incorporating local flavors and tastes. In addition, other known influences include Anglo-Saxon, Italian, French and Lebanese. Food preparation comprises of the best and naturally grown ingredients. Natural produce such as vegetables and fruits make up ...

Cuisine Focus – Cuban – Not Your Typical Rice and Beans

Surprisingly, foreigners such as the Americans and Europeans regard Cuban food as spicy. Well, the country’s culture along with its history is, but when it comes to Cuban cooking, there is definitely more than typical spices, rice and beans. A fusion of Caribbean, African and Spanish- this encompasses Cuban cuisine. With over hundreds of meals and special dishes prepared during family gatherings and holidays, it is clear as to how the Cubans pay importance to food, culture and history. And while an interesting connection between Mexican food and Cuban cuisine is sure to surface, the complexity of the Caribbean influence made ...

Chef Eric Ripert – The World’s Greatest Living Chef Specializing in Seafood Cuisine

Chef Eric Ripert may be considered as the world’s greatest living chef specializing in seafood cuisine, and Le Bernardin, his flagship restaurant, currently has three Michelin stars under its belt and four New York stars - a very big accomplishment. 2010 saw them at the 15th place of the top 50 World’s Best Restaurant. This French chef was born on 1965 in Antibes, France, but he grew up in Andorra when his family moved there when he was but a child. These two places made a big impact on his culinary career as it helped shape his culinary background, particularly since ...

Chef Philippe Rochat – Soaring High with the World-Famous Restaurant de L’Hotel de Ville

A Swiss chef, Philippe Rochat is the owner as well as the head chef of the world-famous Restaurant de L’Hotel de Ville, which can be found in Crissier. The former owner of this restaurant was Chef Fredy Girardet, and when Chef Rochat bought the restaurant and took over the reins, the restaurant soared to new heights. It was awarded three Michelin stars, and this year, it bagged the 14th place of the prestigious 100 World’s Best Restaurants by S. Pellegrino. Chef Rochat was born on the 29th of November 1953. His mother was from Italy, and his father was from Vaud. ...

Cuisine Focus- Contemporary – From History to Food Identity

Contemporary cuisine is undeniably a very broad topic or theme to deal with. Many have tried to define this cuisine irrespective of biases yet found only a number of underlying characteristics. But for those whose culinary expertise coincides with passion and eagerness, the so called identity of Contemporary cuisine lies in the manner to which methods are being recognized if not executed. Contemporary cuisine is heralded in different names. Others call it New American cuisine, Fusion Cuisine, Modern Cuisine or even Nouvelle Cuisine. The list goes on as others have been referring to it differently. However, the cuisine is signified best ...

Chef Pierre Gagnaire – The Famous French Chef

Pierre Gagnaire is a very famous French chef and the owner of Pierre Gagnaire. If there is one thing that could best describe him is that he defies the norm when it comes to French cuisine. He steps out of the box and combines contrasting flavors and different textures, totally different from traditional French cuisine yet so exquisitely familiar. His culinary skill has earned his restaurant three Michelin stars and a spot in the top 50 World’s Best Restaurant. This year, they are at the 13th spot. Chef Gagniere was born on the 9th of April 1950 in Loire. He grew ...

Michelin Releases 2011 New York Restaurant Guide

Know what’s in. The Michelin Guide or Le Guide Michelin has roll out the 2011 New York City restaurant guide. NYC has not lost its culinary charm. Michelin has awarded 57 New York restaurants the much coveted Michelin star. It is definitely a red day in New York. Le Guide Michelin originated in France. It started offering recommendations and ratings on eateries, food establishments and hotels around the world in 1900. It published its first NY Restaurant Guide in 2005. Since then, restaurants in New York have all aimed to win their own stars. This is not an easy feat. They ...

Chef Luke Dale Roberts – The Gifted Chef Behind La Colombe

The gifted chef behind the kitchen of La Colombe Cape Town, Africa is responsible for this restaurant’s achievement in being named as one of the top 50 World’s Best Restaurant this year. Head Chef Luke Dale-Roberts’ cuisine pushed La Colombe to the top, and from the 38th position, they have moved up 26 spots to the 12th position. Chef Dale-Roberts was born in Britain, but he received his culinary training in Switzerland at the Baur Au Lac Hotel, which is considered as one of the finest hotels in the globe. With his training and culinary skill, he traveled from Switzerland to ...

Chef Iñaki Aizpitarte – Pushing Le Chateaubriand to the Top

It was a big jump for Le Chateaubriand as they climbed from the 40th spot to the 11th in this year’s S. Pellegrino awards, and credit should be given to its owner as well as its head chef, Chef Iñaki Aizpitarte for this very great accomplishment. Prior to becoming a chef, Chef Aizpitarte has been a lot of things. He has been a stonemason and a landscape painter, and he has even been a dishwasher in Israel. In fact, it was this stint in Israel that pushed him to become a chef. Chef Aizpitarte made a decision to visit Israel, and to ...

Chef Eli Kaimeh – Behind the Success of Per Se

When Chef Jonathan Benno left Per Se last year to become the executive chef of a restaurant owned by The Patina Group, Per Se’s owner, Chef Thomas Keller, named Chef Eli Kaimeh the new head chef. Chef Kaimeh, who was then the sous chef of Per Se, took over the helm. It would seem that he has much to live up to since Chef Benno has continuously placed Per Se at the top 50, but Chef Kaimeh delivered. Today, Per Se got the 10th spot, although they dropped four spots since last year. Chef Kaimeh has been with Per Se ever ...

How to Achieve Your Career Goals

Learning how to achieve your career goals is crucial to your success. People are juggling different things daily. They have to deal with work and family. Every day, they face numerous demands from different directions. It is easy to lose sight of one’s goals. It is easy to let go of one’s ambition. Career resolutions are soon given up. People handle their goals differently. Some people allow setbacks to drain their energy. Some people allow fear to limit their potential. Setting career objectives will definitely help you avoid these pitfalls and achieve your goals. Achieving Your Career Goals The key to your success ...

International Chefs Day – A Day to Give Thanks and Share Blessings

As of 2005, we now have one day per year where we can “meet and greet” our fellow chefs. Called International Chefs Day, this very special day was first launched on the 20th of October 2005, and this day was given to chefs all over the world to celebrate their profession as well as give honor to their dedication in bringing good food to the table. But what is the International Chefs Day exactly? Who started it and why? More importantly, what can you expect during this day? As stated above, the International Chefs Day is one day in a year ...

Chef Juan Mari Arzak – Into Modern and Innovative Basque Cuisine

Modern and innovative Basque cuisine that has not lost its feel of tradition, this is exactly what Chef Juan Mari Arzak offers his diners. His cuisine is considered as evolutionary, and his expertise in his field has placed his restaurant, Arzak, among the top restaurants of the world. Right now, Arzak is on the 9th spot. Born on the 31st of July 1942, Chef Arzak has always been interested in food especially since they have a family-owned restaurant. It used to be his grandparents’ restaurant, and they gave the control over to his parents when they retired. In the early 1950s, ...

Cuisine Focus- Caribbean – A Gem to Behold

Heard of fusion cuisine? If this concept is relatively new to you, then Caribbean cuisine perfectly fits like mere vision. With influences such as British, Spanish, Indian and French, Caribbean cuisine is like a realm full of wonders and colors. The populace itself represents an array of cultures if not qualities that make this type of cooking a gem to behold. Traditions and techniques are represented and defined by its regions. Dishes are made in accordance to the need and available foods. Many of the recipes are developed and passed from generation to generation, with hopes of preserving the authenticity of ...

Black Rice: an Introduction to Asia’s Favorite

Perhaps, you have tasted white rice or brown rice, but have you enjoyed a black rice recipe? Black rice is one variety of rice that is grown or cultivated in Asia. Sometimes referred to as “Indonesian Black Rice”, it is basically rice that is not milled. The black husks are left alone and this method accounts for the color of this particular variety. The color, however, makes this particular variety considerably popular especially among chefs who are always eager to experiment with “exotic” ingredients. It is also sometimes referred to as “Forbidden Rice”. This is probably because this rice originated in ...

An Introduction to Macrobiotic Diet

Perhaps, you have heard of a macrobiotic diet, but what is it really? Basically, the word “macro” roots from the Greek word “macros” which means long while the word “biotic” comes from the Greek word “bios” which means life. Thus, macrobiotic means “long life”. The diet, however, as developed by George Ohsawa, a Japanese educator who believes that the key to optimal health is a simple lifestyle and diet. Although it was Ohsawa who invented and developed the program, it was Michio Kushi who expanded on the theory and even opened an institute in Boston. It was also Kushi who published ...

What is Fitness Travel?

Fitness travel is a must when traveling. You do not have to gain weight while you’re on vacation. Of course, you can always indulge on something you would not normally eat, but it is always a good idea to consider your health. You will definitely regret not bothering to exercise or eat the right food while traveling. When you go on a trip, it is not a good idea to take a vacation from eating healthy as well. What is a Fitness Travel? Waist-expanding vacations are great, but it is always better to go on a fitness travel. Combine fun with good ...

Cuisine Focus – Cambodian – Khmer Cuisine

Cambodians or ‘Khmer’ people come from a mixture of ethnic backgrounds, whose culture evolves around Hinduism. Khmer cuisine is another term used by the people to define Cambodian food; a cuisine which basically includes food items such as rice, noodles, soups and tropical fruits. Khmer or Cambodian cuisine is noted for its distinctive flavoring known as Prahok. This is a kind of fermented fish paste, which is popularly used by Cambodians in making their native dishes. Coconut milk is another valuable item, since it forms the base of most dishes including desserts. Like other Asian countries, Cambodian meals are served and ...

Cuisine Focus – Californian – A Cooking Style with Many Features

Through the years, Californian cuisine has changed from simple to diverse. This is due to the many influences brought by migration and foreign settlement. Californian cuisine has also adopted techniques, cooking styles and expertise from various origins, simply because its populations are culturally varied as well. Many of California’s residents are open-minded and adventurous eaters. In fact, the presence of Fusion cuisine is a living proof of how interesting and uncommon Californians are when it comes to cookery. This openness and appreciation brings in an attitude that is truly real and accepting- a trait which likely encourages culinary diversity and change. The ...

The Health Benefits of Superfoods Walnuts

There are many good sources of protein and walnuts are one of them. Of course, aside from protein, they are also rich in other nutrients including fiber, Vitamin B, Vitamin E, magnesium and Omega 3 fatty acids. In fact, they contain higher amounts of fatty acids as compared to other nuts. They also have high content of plant sterols. Indeed, your heart will benefit greatly from your regular consumption of superfoods walnuts. What are the Health Benefits of Walnuts? Nuts, in general, are actually rich in plant sterols, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These fats are far from being unhealthy. In fact, they ...

Cuisine Focus – Cajun Creole – From French Roots to Louisiana Ville

The concept of Creole cuisine is associated to Louisiana, preferably in the New Orleans area. This type of cuisine is multi-cultural, with influences ranging from the French, Spanish to Africans and Indians. Creole cuisine is also a reflection of other cuisine styles namely Germans, Greeks and Italians. There has been a thin line separating Cajun from Creole. In fact, you have to take note of these dissimilarities, as if you are comparing breads with rolls. The best similarity lies in the form of ingredients used while the obvious differences speak of cooking techniques and inspiration. For example, Cajun cuisine is more ...

The Fourteen Superfoods

Perhaps, like everyone else, you have probably heard of the fourteen superfoods. Health experts say that these foods can help ward off different kinds of diseases like cancer and heart ailments. These foods – not drugs – are powerful enough to lower your cholesterol and blood sugar. They can also help relieve depression. They have no side effects, so you would not have to worry about stocking up on supply. You will not find it hard to look for these foods. They are available now in your local grocery store or supermarket. The effect of your diet on your health is ...

Chef Daniel Boulud – Pushing Daniel Restaurant to the Top

Chef Daniel Boulud has so much to thank for right now as his restaurant in New York has just been named as this year’s 8th best restaurant in the world. This was not a small feat for Daniel and the people behind it, considering that it was a massive climb of 33 spots up the list of the top 50. Chef Boulud was born on the 25th of March 1955 in Lyon, France, and he grew up on a farm, surrounded by nature and all that it can offer as well as the smell of home-cooked meals prepared by ...

Chef Grant Achatz – The Co-owner and Head Chef of Alinea

If there is one thing that can be said about this famous chef is that he is one of the chefs who are on the forefront of molecular gastronomy, which is also considered as progressive cuisine. Chef Grant Achatz, the co-owner and head chef of Alinea, has so much to be proud of right now as his restaurant has landed on the 7th spot of the Top 50 World’s Best Restaurants by S. Pellegrino. Chef Achatz was born in the mid 1970s to a family who owns restaurants in Michigan, so it came as no surprise to his parents when he ...

Cuisine Focus – Brazilian – Bahian Food at Its Best

Brazilian cuisine, to begin with, differs by region. The differences are evident since the country has a multitude of inhabitants coming from various races and ethnicities. This includes the Portuguese, Italians, Germans, Lebanese, Syrians, Amerindians even Japanese. In addition, the combination and dissimilarities shared by these people have prompted the creation of a culinary style, marking both the strengths and weaknesses of its various regions. Also, in line with combining various techniques, the cuisine likewise promotes its national cookery as a celebration of food if not life and tradition. The Northern part of Brazil takes pride in its indigenous type of ...

How to be an Effective Community Manager

Since it has become painfully obvious for many established companies that marketing has definitely reached new heights in the digital world, it is imperative that they established their online presence as well. This means requiring the assistance of community managers to create, cultivate and engage a community of potential customers through social media. It is not only about creating a valuable shopping experience but allowing customers to form a relationship with the company and other customers as well. This is very important to online marketing for any type of business, regardless of size and nature. Indeed, social media has fully revolutionized ...

Cuisine Focus – Belgian – 3 Principles at Work

Just imagine having a cuisine that offers its dining audiences three various aspects- simple presentation, finest ingredients and big servings. This is what Belgian cuisine stands for and for a country usually known as the ‘nation of gourmands,’ it is apparent how Belgians treat food with both simplicity and mighty splendor. In Belgium, there is no such thing as purely fine cuisine or totally gourmet. This is due to influences brought by the Germans and the French. For instance, if the French look up to cooking as good food and appreciation of its overall elements, Belgium has a deep reverence towards ...

Omega 3 Fatty Acids – What Can It Do for You?

Omega 3 fatty acids are nutritional elements that offer numerous health benefits. Omega 3 is particularly good for the heart. In fact, studies show that people whose high-fat diet consisting mainly of fish seemingly have strong hearts mainly because of the omega 3 in fishes. Various Health Benefits of Omega 3 There are numerous benefits to eating Omega 3 fatty acids. They are basically poly-unsaturated fatty acids which help lower bad cholesterol while increasing the good cholesterol. The body cannot manufacture this particular form of fat, so people have to obtain from foods. These fats promote overall good health. Many people take fish ...

Chef Massimo Bottura – Behind the Success of Osteria la Francescana

Chef Massimo Bottura is the owner and head chef of Osteria la Francescana in Italy. His restaurant has been named as the 6th best restaurant of the world, and he, himself, has won numerous awards for his culinary skill. Born on September 30, 1962, Massimo Bottura came from a family whose business is totally not related to the culinary world as they have been in the wholesale industry for petroleum products. However, his first passion is cooking, and it was in 1986 that he finally had the chance to pursue his passion. He purchased an old inn in Campazzo and turned ...

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 ...

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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

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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

<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2156" title="knife1" src="http://prochef360blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/knife1-300x169.jpg" alt="knife1" width="300" heighbuy purchase viagrat="169" /> 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 ...

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 ...

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