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2010	Sep 09 Chef Daniel Boulud – Pushing Daniel Restaurant to the Top How to be an Effective Community Manager 08 Chef Grant Achatz - The Co-owner and Head Chef of Alinea 04 Chef Massimo Bottura – Behind the Success of Osteria la Francescana 03 Who is Chef Jose Andres? 02 Iron Chef Australia – Who Will Rein Supreme? 01 The Success of MasterChef Australia	Aug 25 Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz – The Mad Scientist and Gastronomic Genius 24 Automated Email Jargon 23 Chef Joan Roca – Played a Significant Role to El Celler de Can Roca’s Popularity 18 Chef Heston Marc Blumenthal - Gave "The Fat Duck" Restaurant Recognition 15 How to Observe Food Safety When Traveling 13 Chef Ferran Adrià i Acosta - Made Famous El Bulli 12 Foods You Should Not Eat Before Flying 11 Chef René Redzepi - Behind the Success of Noma	Mar 05 The Fourteen Superfoods 03 Cuisine Focus - Cajun Creole - From French Roots to Louisiana Ville 01 Omega 3 Fatty Acids – What Can It Do for You?	Feb 24 Cuisine Focus - Brazilian - Bahian Food at Its Best 22 How to Save Money on Airfare 16 Cuisine Focus - Belgian - 3 Principles at Work 12 Cuisine Focus - Balinese - A Wonderful Experience 11 How to Stay Healthy While Traveling 09 Cuisine Focus- Avant Garde (Molecular Gastronomy) - A Discipline For The Food-Minded 05 Cuisine Focus – Austrian – Sweeter This Time Around 03 Drinking Water Safety While Traveling	Jan 31 Cuisine Focus – African – A Little of Everything 30 Executive Chef Resumes – How to Prepare Them 25 Cuisine Focus - Australian - From Tradition to Innovation 22 Cuisine Focus - American - From Regional Diversity to Great Dish Variety 07 Line Cook Employment – What is Out There for You? 05 What is a Sauce Cook? 01 Planning a Catering Menu 101
2009	Dec 31 How to Get Cheap Food Catering 29 Addressing Job Stress and Health Issues 26 How to Cope with Depression 24 Indian Food Catering 22 Healthy Weekly Meal Plans 19 Creating an Effective Hotel Management Structure 17 Food Allergy Itching and Its Remedies 15 Australian Red Wines and the Grape Varieties 12 5 of the Best Unique Beers in the Market 10 Key Features of a Work Safety Program 08 The Importance of a Strategic Staffing Plan 05 Easy Green Cleaning Tips 01 The Seven Key Qualities of a Top Chef	Nov 30 How to Create a Successful Chef Blog 27 Give the gift of clean water	Sep 16 The Top 20 Chef Blogs According to Google	Aug 06 Spicing Up Your Meals with Micro-Greens 04 Among Michael Jacksons “MJ’s” Favorites It’s More Than Seasoning. What’s Your Style? “In personal branding there are two types of style. One is the kind which has ...” 03 The Rewards of Healthy Living	Jul 30 Motivation in Meeting Your Career Goals 28 General Security Procedures During a Terrorist Attack from a Work Safety View Point 25 Cuisine Focus- English- From Bland to Grand 23 The Popularity of Red Wine with Women 21 Basic Recipe Costing - Part 2 20 Folkd- Looks Like Digg, Works Like Digg and Almost As Good as Digg 18 Update on the A(H1N1) Virus a.k.a. Swine Flu 16 Tea Party 14 Top Suggestions for a Healthy Snack 11 Mangos- The Top 7 Mango Recipes Mango Chutney Recipe Curried Chicken and Mango Salad Recipe Mango Pudding Recipe Mango and Pineapple Salsa Recipe Mango Creme Brulee Recipe Mango Crepes with Mango Coulis Recipe 10 Basic Recipe Costing - Part 1 08 A Perception on the Impact of Terrorism on Tourism 07 Back to the Basics – The Sushi Rice/ Shari 06 Varvari Restaurant Russia – The Unassuming Restaurant that Got into the List Chef Salvatore Loi Offering Brazil a Taste of Everything Italian Cuisine Has to Offer Chef Joel Robuchon – Who Hasn’t Heard of Him? Chefs Mikel Alonso and Bruno Oteiza –A Partnership that Simply Works Chef Juan Amador and His Restaurant Amador Placing Germany Next to France Chef George Jardine – Amazing the World Wherever He Goes Chef Vincent Thierry –The Devotee of Classic French Cooking Chefs Soren Ledet and Rasmus Kofoed – The Geniuses Behind Geranium “How to Ripen Avocados”- The Internet Search for the Humble Avocado Chef Mario Batali – The Celebrity Chef behind Babbo’s Success Chef Jonnie Boer – Behind the 3 Michelin Stars of Netherlands’s De Librije Chef Brian Reimer’s – Deserving Half of the Credit for Maison Boulud’s Success Chef Bernard Pacaud – The Genius Behind L’Ambroisie and Its Success Chef Christopher Moret – Definitely a Ducasse Guy Through and Through Chefs Karl and Rudi Obauer – The Amazing Austrian Chefs Chef Chris Salans –The Amazing Chef in Bali Chef Olivier Biles – the Unsung Hero of Reflets Par Pierre Gagnaire Chef Mark Ladner – The Unassuming Hero of Del Posto’s Kitchen Chef David Higgs – Are His Dishes Worth the Expensive Price? Chef Alvin Leung – The Demon Chef of Hong Kong (Yes! He Calls Himself That!) Chef Harald Bresselschmidt – Placing Cape Town in the Culinary Map Chef Geert Van Hecke – The Only Three Michelin Starred Chef in Belgium Chef Greg Doyle – The Chef, the Surfer and the Racer Chef David Kinch – In League with Ferran Adria Chef Rainer Becker – the German Chef Cooking Japanese Food for the English The Creative Mind of Chef Jason Atherton of Ramsay’s Maze 04 Chefs Dieter Muller and Nils Henkel – Working Together towards the Top Chef Shuzo Kishida – Pursuing the Same Glorious Path as His Mentor Barbot Chef Andrea Accordi – Giving Eastern Europe Its First Michelin Star The Wonder of Chef Phillippe Legendre Chef Annie Feolde – The Self-Taught Cook Who Earned Three Michelin Stars Chefs Rose Gray, Ruth Rogers and The River Cafe Chef Masaharu Morimoto – the Iron Chef of Wasabi Chef Michel Troisgros – Sticking to the Old But Opening to the New Chef Seiji Yamamoto –Reinventing Japanese Cuisine and Making It His Own Chef Andreas Caminada – The Young Chef Conquering the Culinary World 03 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 ...” Picking up the Nuts and Bolts of RSS What to Consider Before You Decide? Discovering the Unchanging Magic of Chef JP Singh’s Cooking Chef Yannick Alleno – Creating Exact Dishes with Magical Flavors 02 Enjoy Tsarist Cooking with Chef Andrei Makhov of Café Pushkin Chef Anne-Sophie Pic – The Amazing “Cook” of Maison Pic Healthy Chemistry Chef Quique Dacosta – The Culinary Genius of El Poblet Chef Armin Leitgeb – Offering the Taste of Austrian, Asian and Everything in Between 01 Chef Alice Walters – The Chef and the Food Environmentalist Chef Michael Roux, Jr. – Continuing His Father’s Legacy at Le Gavroche Redundancies from a Chefs Perspective Digestion and Hygiene	Jun 29 Chef Philippe Groult – Behind L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon’s Success Celebrating the Story of Chef Alain Passard Why You Have to Drink to Live? 27 Chef Arnaud Bignon –The Young Chef at the Helm of Spondi Chefs- The Unforgiving Breed 26 BMaccess- Helping You Not Just Read But See Better Bookmarks On Your Screen Chef Marcus Wareing – Creating His Own Mark in the Culinary World Canadian Cuisine- In Constant Change 25 Xanga- Retaining Loyalty of Its Young Users despite Intense Competition Top 3 Tips for Making Great Iced Coffee at Home Chef Dan Segall –The American Chef Working in China Cooking Japanese Cuisine 24 Chef Mathias Dahlgren on Creating a Fabulous Two-Faced Restaurant Indulge with Some Veggies and Fruits 23 Spurl- Do You Have A ‘Special URL’? Then This Is The Site For You See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Meeting the Youngest Three-Michelin Star Chef 22 Chef Nadia Santini – Sustaining a Culinary Heritage Macau - Asia's Las Vegas Flourishing in the Economic Crisis 20 Tagza- Make Use Of Tags To Track Your Favorite Sites On The World Wide Web “ Tagza is a website for all those who have found a great site and ...” 19 Chef Jean-Francois Piege – Perfecting Real French Cuisine Wine Allergies – The Basics 18 Chef Peter Gilmore – Posing a Threat to Tetsuya? Possibly! Japanese Knife Buyers Guide Swik- Combining The Might Of Web 2.0 To The Benefits Of Open Source Movement 17 Cuisine Focus - Japanese - From Visual Delight To Delectable Feast Ignatius Chan – the Ubiquitous Presence behind Iggy’s Success Folkd- Looks Like Digg, Works Like Digg and Almost As Good as Digg 16 Fark- Express You Own Take On The Latest Happenings Around The World. Chef Hans Haas –Continuing Tantris Culinary Legacy 15 Chef Franck Cerutti – Proving Himself Worthy of Ducasse’ Faith Is it Time for a Menu Change? Plaxo- Keep In Touch With Friends During Good As Well As Bad Times 14 Chef Davide Scabin – Unapologetically Contrary While Conquering the Culinary World Find the Right Sports for You 13 Chef Daniel Boulud – A French Chef Conquering New York City Education Starts at Home 12 MySpace- The Best Way To Get In Touch With Other Surfers On The Web Chef Inaki Aizpitarte – His Cooking and His Story Stewarding- Training and Planning 11 Mister-Wong- A Global Social Bookmarking Site In Every Sense Of The Term Chef Victor Arguinzoniz – Giving Spain Another Reason to be Proud Are you Smarter than a PhD candidate? 10 La Colombe’s Chef Luke Dale-Roberts and His Quest for Culinary Excellence How a Chef Manages His Time Properly 09 Dizzed- A Multi Faceted Social Bookmarking Site Designed For Fun And Recreating Satisfying Your Customers with Craft Beers Chef Margot Janse and Her Amazing Journey into the Culinary World 08 YouTube- Helping People See The Real Picture Online The Flexible Team Chef Tong Chee Hwee – Reinventing Chinese Cuisine with Glamour 07 Chef Mauro Colagreco – Placing Mirazur on the Culinary Map When You Should Visit a Spa 06 Mark Edwards and His Journey to Culinary Excellence The Swine Flu Epidemic of 2009 05 A1-Webmarks- Introducing The Concept Of Webmarks To The World Wide Web Chef Martin Berasategui – Understanding the Magic of this Culinary Genius The Best Tips and Approaches in Receiving People and Information How to Clean a Microwave 04 How Important is Spa and Wellness in the Hospitality Business Chef Magnus Ek – Creating a Small Culinary Kingdom at Oaxen 03 Backflip- Converting Your Bookmarks into an Online Treasure Trove Cuisine Focus: Dutch - History Made Simple Chef David Chang –Definitely Not Keller, But Definitely His Own Genius! 02 Chef Heinz Reitbauer – Steirereck’s Secret Recipe to Success Comparing Engineering with Other Departments in the Hospitality Industry Stumbling along with Stumbleupon 01 Chef Sergio Herman – The Best Bet of Netherlands The Spa and Wellness Division’s Effect on the Hospitality Industry	May 31 Chef Fulivio Pierangelini – The Best of Tuscany Drinkable Desserts – Enjoying Your Desserts Fast! 30 Slashdot- Of the Techies, By the Techies but For the Entire Web How to Come Up with Good Decisions Chef Masa Takamaya – Get the Best of Masa and Stick to Takamaya! Digging Made Easy 29 Chef Peter Goossen – The Chef Who Cooks With His Heart Understanding Your Employer’s Expectations When Entering the Engineering Industry 28 Reddit- A Popularity Contest? Knowing the Natural Methods to Kill Garden Pests Fugu Demystified 27 Chef Joachim Wissler - Perfecting His Culinary Style on His Own and Impressing the World Thus Far Attention: Chocolate Lovers 26 Delicious- Quenching Mankind's Thirst to Know More and More Cuisine Focus: Thai - A Balance of Flavors 25 Can China Pull the World Out from Recession? Chef Alex Atala – Bringing the World’s Attention to Brazilian Cuisine 23 The Popularity of Reality Cooking Shows 22 How to Get a Stuck Cake Out of a Pan “Items required - Water, Cake, Pan, Dish Cloth Procedure - Place a dish cloth ...” What is the Receiving Department All About? Chef Harald Wohlfahrt – Proving that German Cuisine Is Not All About Sausages! 21 Linking Your Way to the Future with LinkedIn Stewarding General Attitude Guidelines The Hurdles for Food Safety and Molecular Gastronomy Facebook- Your IT Social Tool “ Since its creation, Facebook went on to become one of the most visited websites in ...” 20 You are 5 Steps Closer to Healthier Eating Chef Carlo Cracco – Grabbing Michelin Stars Left and Right 19 Ancient Grains and Their Health Benefits Micro-blogging: A Tweet Life 18 Seasonal Pleasures - Chef Graham Ash The Weird Genius of Chez Dominique’s Chef and Owner, Hans Valimaki 10 What to Do During Your Holiday Trip How to Take Care of Your Laptop Top Reasons to Try Home Study Social Media Networks- Changing the Way We Know Our World and Society Steve Driessens and Resort Software Special Menus The New Generation of Sports Legends Why Have Some Healthy Options? Ten Best Movies of All Time Japanese Tea Ceremony Equipment The History and Evolution of Sushi Molecular Gastronomy- The Sciene It’s All about Organic Wines Uncovering the Secrets to Correct Food-Alcohol Pairings Cooking Delicious Meals with Fresh Herbs A Steward's Guide to Interacting with Guests Customer Satisfaction is Your Number One Priority in Spa and Wellness Management Tips and Tricks in the Rooms Division What to Do if You’re in Receiving? Things Every Person in Purchasing Need to Know Job Satisfaction 101 Engineering Career- The Advantages and Disadvantages Recipes and Cost Accounting Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa – He Knows His French Well! Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten –Setting the Trends and Amazing the World Chef Joel Robuchon – Refusing to Rest on His Laurels Chef Tetsuya Wakuda –Combining French and Japanese Cooking Effortlessly Chef Phillippe Rochat and His L’Hotel de Ville The Story of Le Bernardin’s, Chef Eric Ripert Chef Fergus Henderson – Talk About Strange Cuisines! Chef Massimo Bottura – Grabbing the 13th Spot with His Iconoclastic Cuisines Chef Pascal Barbot – No Dishes That Come Out of His Kitchen are the Same! Chef Grant Achatz – Conquering the Culinary World Chef Pierre Gagnaire – Defying Culinary Traditions and Creating Perfections The Traditionally Unique Chef Juan Mari Arzak Chef Michel Bras – Astonishing the World with His Cooking Chef Thomas Keller – The Story of America’s Best Chef 09 Chef Joan Rocca, His Brothers and El Celler de Can Roca Introducing the Playful and Innovative Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz Chef Rene Redzepi and Running Noma, the North’s El Bulli The Wonders of Chef Heston Blumenthal Getting to Know Top Chef, Ferran Adria 08 Cuisine Focus- English Indoor Water Saving Tips – You Don’t Need to Pay a Huge Water Bill! 07 HR Training: A Chef’s Way to Professional Growth Food Lovers, Take Good Care of Your Teeth and Gums French Style Set Dinner Menu “Well folks here we have it the following is the first menu that has ...” 06 Improve Yourself, Reveal Your Inner Beauty How to Make a Sandwich Wrap 05 Peanut Allergy – What You Need to Know Enriching Your Experience with Exotic Fruits 04 What to Do with Broken Bones Starting Your Day with Fresh Fruits for Breakfast 01 How to Influence People to Recycle without Offending Anyone CUISINE FOCUS- TAIWANESE	Apr 30 Recipes and Cost Accounting Exercise: Your Safe and Healthy Way to Lose Weight 29 Swine Flu Update “Authorities are in dispute about where the swine flu started. Mexican health secretary Jose ...” How to Freeze Cake How to Handle a Stressful Situation 28 Allergy Attacks: Signs and Symptoms The Emergent Swine Flu “So far this latest swine flu has killed 60 people and is possibly pandemic. A ...” Enjoying the Benefits Attached to Buying Locally Grown Produce 27 The Facts About Cuts and Scrapes The Wrong Time to Travel 24 Choosing Cast Iron Pans over Nonstick Pans Cuisine Focus- French- Great Food, Fine Dining S. Pellegrino’s World’s Best Restaurants 2009 Winners and Results “The S. Pellegrino’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2009 has just recently concluded. The ...” 23 Cleaning Stationary Equipment How to Choose Healthier Foods for Kids 22 How to Cut a Watermelon “Items required - Sharp Knife, Watermelon Procedure - Be sure to clean the watermelon ...” Secrets to a Better Chef Lifestyle 21 Adding Organic Coffee in Your Repertoire Differentiating Food Allergies from Other Kinds of Allergies 20 More on Burn Safety Making it Through the Airport S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2009 “Everyone in the culinary industry has probably heard of the S. Pellegrino World’s 50 ...” 17 Tips on How to Save in the Kitchen Cuisine Focus- Mongolian- In Line with Hearty Meals 16 Goals of the Stewarding Department Great Dishes for Vegetarians 15 How to Salvage an Overcooked Cake “Items required - Cake, Rum or Whiskey Procedure - Use rum or whiskey to ...” Meet Your Career Goals by Staying Healthy and Wise 14 Knives Chef – Getting the Correct Tools for Your Job Make Sure Your Foods are Allergen-Free 13 Moving a Cart Properly Come Fly with Me 10 Cuisine Focus- Modern European Learn How to Reduce Carbon Footprints 09 Core Values of the Stewarding Department The Growth and the Service of the Personal Chef Industry 08 Health and Wisdom: Chef's Must-have How to Clean and Sanitize Kitchen Surfaces “Items required - Hot Water, Soap, Vinegar, Hydrogen Peroxide Procedure - Use hot water and ...” 07 Surviving Without Ice Cream: All You Need to Know About Milk Allergy HR Keeps the Chefs Motivated to a Lifetime Experience “Chefs are known for being meticulous when ‘cooking’ and ‘food’ are the issues. They ...” 06 So you’ve lost your job................... “A guide to being selected in the current economic climate. There are many challenges to ...” Work Safety - Dealing with Electrocution “The kitchen is one of the busiest places in any hotel or restaurant. Part ...” 03 Eco-Friendly Lightning Tips That You Can Work With “It cannot be denied that lightning plays a huge role in creating a pleasant ...” CUISINE FOCUS- KOREAN 02 Preventing Cuts When Operating Equipment “The stewarding profession requires an employee to be proficient at handling cleaning machines. Generally, ...” Discover the Secrets of Music Therapy “Initially, music therapy has been associated with stress management, medicine, science, psychology and ...” 01 How to Clean a Sponge “Items required - Bleach, Sponge Procedure - Put the sponge on a 10% bleach solution. ...” Chefs, Detoxify Your Body “There are plenty of toxins present in our environment. All of these can accumulate ...”	Mar 31 Improving Your Interpersonal Communication Skills “Communication has basically two kinds: verbal and non-verbal communication. In the communication process, the ...” Most Effective Ways to Cope with Your Food Allergies “Food allergies are never easy to deal with. They occur repeatedly and bother the ...” 30 What Food Goes Well With Tea? “Tea is like the lifeblood of most cultured society. It is true more so now ...” Being a Fish Out of Water “A SWOT Analysis for Working Internationally in the Recession. Life is not easy these days, ...” 27 Creating a Green Kitchen with These Eco-Friendly Kitchen Tips “As chefs, we are especially concerned with our kitchens. We create delicious perfections inside ...” 26 Floor Cleaning Procedures “Everything should be organized and clipped up into little procedures. This is how a professional ...” Looking for the Right Chef Shoe “As chefs, you will be seen standing most of the times whether inside the kitchen ...” 25 How to Know If a Cake Is Done “Items required - Fork, Cake Procedure - Use a fork to gently poke at the ...” Turn Your Monotonous Life to a Challenging One “Alarm. Morning. Commute. Work. Home. Alarm. Morning. Commute. Work. Home. And back again! That is ...” 24 A Successful Career through HR Programs “Not all applicants who come into job interviews know exactly what job they will be ...” Safest Ways to Beat Food Allergy “For a person who has a food allergy, it is not the food itself that ...” 23 Food That Goes Well with Coffee “People, often than not, pair food with a beverage that is palatable to their taste. ...” Songkran A Great Travel Idea for April 13 -15, 2009 “As chefs we are used to many things. Bearing the weight of the world on ...” 20 Cuisine Focus- Italian A Fusion of Cultures and Tastes Tips on How to Promote Environmental Health “Have you ever thought of devoting one day to the environment? Have you ever ...” 19 Sleeping to Meet Wellness “All people must sleep especially at night. It is the time wherein we can ...” Stewarding Performance Evaluation “Allow me to tell you a number of things about the HR's criteria when ...” 18 How to Keep a Chef Happy and Fit “Being a chef is not for everyone. It is more of a vocation than ...” Fat Duck Opens Again After Food Scare “Celebrity chef, Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant re-opened last Thursday, March 12, 2009 after ...” 17 Metric Conversion Table “Use this conversion table if you have any doubts about the measurements in recipes. metric conversion ...” Suggested HR Training Programs, Themes and Topics “The HR has lots of stuffs and routines to administer. Aside from being tasked ...” Serving Meals to Guests with Food Allergy “In a restaurant or even in a normal party, the palatability of the food ...” 16 How to Keep Out Wildlife from Your Vegetable Garden “Items required- Garlic Procedure- Start planting garlic around your vegetable garden. Little critters like ...” Losing or Maintaining Weight on Your “Tour of Duty” “Hi again, it’s Chef Shane here, back from an increasingly hot Phuket. A lot has ...” 13 The Benefits and Market Growth of Organic Foods and Products “Nowadays, more and more people are choosing natural organic foods and products. In fact, ...” Practical and Easy Ways to Lose Weight “Generally speaking, it can be an ultimate dream to most of us to basically ...” 12 Chef's Way to a Healthier and Wiser Lifestyle “If there are people in this world, who know food best, they are the ...” Ideal Cost of Sales - Decomposed “In the last 15 years, I have worked on over 200 projects to determine ideal ...” 11 How HR can be a Tool for Professional Growth “As we do all know, Human Resources department is inclined to provide the company ...” 10 Waterproof plasters - First Aid Guidelines for the Workplace “First aid is a must in the work environment that you are now. Not only ...” Beware of Food Allergies “You are on a diet but you are avoiding the temptation of indulging on ...” 09 How to Make Glasses Crystal Clear “Items required- Paper napkin Procedure- Instead of cloth, try to clean glasses using paper napkin. ...” Chopsticks - The Asian Food Experience 06 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Eating Organic Foods Great Ways to Recharge Your Batteries At Home “We all know mothers spent a lot of time at home. Mothers are always busy ...” 05 Why Should You Exercise Regularly? “Everyone should get an hour of exercise daily. However, most of us especially those persons ...” Self Sanitation in the Kitchen Area- Hand Washing 04 Keeping Yourself Happy Despite Extreme Work Pressures “Most of us just want an easy, simple, and practical way of living to enjoy ...” Victorian Bushfires Sparks Debate on Policy “Bushfires are still raging in some parts of Victoria. Firefighters are afraid that the gales ...” 03 Food Allergies: A Threat to Our Health “Food allergy is an unfavorable reaction of the body to a food protein. It is ...” Proper Usage of the Dishwasher “As a top class steward, you are expected to know how to operate machinery (in ...” 02 The Food Cost Percentage- Decomposed– By Joe Dunbar “Too much attention is placed on inventory accuracy. Most people miss the finer points of ...” Expansion of the Hospitality Industry- The Japanese Economy “Since 1868 in the Meiji era, economic growth for Japan has been on a steady ...”	Feb 27 Organic Food versus Traditionally Grown Food “If you will ask your customers what they prefer to eat, they will likely tell ...” Some Creative and Fun Ways to Lose Weight 26 How HR Can Encourage Employees to be Effective? “The Human resources or HR plays a vital role pertaining to all companies as they ...” Sleeping to Meet Wellness “All people must sleep especially at night. It is the time wherein we can take ...” 25 When Your Food Fools… The Facts on a Homeopathic Approach to Food Allergies “Some people have claimed that they have certain allergies whenever they experience unusual body reactions ...” The Victorian Bushfire’s Remembered “The Victorian bushfire is the most recent tragedy that Australia had to face. The ...” 24 Panko Mustard Herb Encrusted Salmon Healthy Snack Food for Your Kids “Kids today are into loads of things that parents can't even begin to understand. They ...” 23 Expansion of the Hospitality Industry- Delayed Projects in Australia “The unfortunate downturn has caused a lot of problems for any lofty goals this year. ...” Penang............ and the Romance of Rail “Hi folks – just a quickie this week on the train trip through South Thailand ...” 20 How to Deal with Food Allergy “Food allergy becomes a worldwide problem because of continuous bad experiences of people eating food ...” Ten Keys for a More Fit Body “Being fit is everyone’s dream, especially women. Some prefer going on a food diet while ...” 19 You Can Save a Lot of Money with These Gas Saving Tips “It is natural for you to be concerned about your car’s mileage especially with the ...” How Effective are HR Workshops and Seminars? “In the world of business, human resource is one of the four factors of production. ...” 18 Effective Garbage Removal and Storage “When discussing proper garbage removal and storage, we are not just talking about the hotel ...” Targeting Physical Stress at Home “Doing all the household chores is not an easy task especially to the mother who ...” 17 Fish Tacos with Pineapple Cole Slaw Barack Obama - Using Social Media to Reach Out to the People “Social media like Twitter and YouTube may seem mundane and out of this world for ...” 16 Expansion of the Hospitality Industry- Delays and Cancellations in Building Hotels “This series started optimistic that the hospitality industry will not be affected as much by ...” Beijing Mandarin Oriental Hotel 13 How HR Can Help the Chefs Establish Camaraderie? ““No man is an island” how many times have you encountered this citation? Most of ...” Keys to Have Nutritious Meals “Living in a very busy society where working individuals do have a very hectic and ...” 12 Essential Lifting Techniques for Stewarding “Stewarding is not just about safety and cleanliness in the workplace. Stewarding also require you ...” Stay on the Safe Side: Shell Out Shellfish Allergy “Having adverse body reactions to certain kinds of foods is really a major dilemma especially ...” 11 Outdoor Water Saving Tips – Reducing Your Water Expense “If you have enjoyed the convenience of having water all the time, you probably take ...” Great Ways to Recharge Your Batteries At Home “We all know mothers spent a lot of time at home. Mothers are always busy ...” Australian Bushfire Tragedy - The Aftermath “With 181 deaths on the list, the Australian bushfire in Victoria is now searching for ...” 10 Basic Recipes- Sweet Potato Puree “Ingredients Sweet Potato 1500 grams Cream 200 ml Butter 50 grams Salt Pepper Method Roast the sweet potatoes with the skin ...” An Interview with Amorim Cork's Carlos de Jesus 09 Listening: the management skill that got away 2 The Tragic Australian Bush Fire of 2009 “There was no warning for the families in 700 homes living in the state of ...” 06 How to Deal with Difficult People (Part 2) “As we continue our journey to success, it is important that we cope with different ...” Make Way for Refreshing Rituals and Activities “Are feeling so exhausted, stressed and burnt out lately? Well, there are actually such easy ...” 05 Stress Management – How to Overcome Stress “Stress is part of everyone’s life. It has become so natural that people often ignore ...” Food Allergies and Intolerance: Differences and Effects “It is usual to hear that when people experience unpleasant body reactions due to the ...” 04 Goal Setting Made Easy “Everybody has his own goals in life. From the time we finished our high school ...” 03 Captain C.B. Sully Sullenberger - Hero “A US Airways jetliner with 150 passengers and 5 crew members plunged into the icy ...” Life in Nigeria “I received the following email from Chef Graham Ash. Matthew Dear Matthew, It was interesting to ...” Expansion of the Hospitality Industry- Natural Disasters and Tourism- Part 3 “This is the third part of the expansion series on the effect of natural disasters ...” 02 Bocuse d’Or – the Chef’s Culinary Olympics “There is probably no chef in the world who has not heard of Bocuse d’Or ...” Mid-Week Gross Margin “Classic cost accounting techniques help operators to decide whether to close or stay open depending ...”	Jan 29 Developing a Positive Work Attitude “For many people, unemployment is really a big issue. To those nations that are experiencing ...” Alternative Diet without Sacrificing Hunger and Satisfaction “It is known that everyone practices diet early since one’s birth, from infancy onwards. There ...” Opening a Staff Cafeteria “Greetings to All, Is anybody able to assist Chef Andre with the following request below? Please send ...” 28 Green Cleaning Tips to Ensure Ensuring Environment Safety “You only need to walk on a grocery store to see a wide range of ...” Do You Want Some Peanuts? Why Not? “Peanuts are simply a cheap source of dietary protein but a fatal source of serious ...” 27 How to Clean Oily Plates and Glasses in the Quickest Manner “Items required- Warm Water, Dishwashing Detergent Procedure- Put dishwashing detergent in warm water then soak the ...” Be Healthy and Get Promoted “Moms are right. They know what is best for most of us. They have taught ...” 26 Innovative Gas Saving Methods “The one thing that people are constantly complaining about is the increasing oil prices. ...” Learning How to Recognize Opportunities “They often say, “Opportunity knocks only once”. Well, this may be true for some people, ...” 25 Expansion of the Hospitality Industry- The Suffering of the Service Standard “The question about service standard is that is it really going on a downward ...” Prepare to Lower Your Grocery Bills “It is not uncommon that you find yourself overpaying during grocery trips. If you are ...” 22 Satisfy Your Health by Satisfying Your Tummies! “Our busy schedules have left us with not much time to think about what we ...” Ways to Inspire and Motivate Your Colleagues and Subordinates 21 Recipe- Vanilla Bean Dressing “Ingredients Vanilla Pod- 4 piece 20 grams Lemon- in Juice- 4 piece 400 grams Olive Oil 800 ml Salt Method ...” Stay Safe, Don't Get Contaminated “An overall check-up with a physician is advised at least twice a year especially to ...” 20 How to Assist Your Fruit During the Growing Period “Items required- Clear plastic Procedure- Put plastic around the area where fruit is growing to help ...” Turning a Busy Working Schedule to a More Convenient One “Since time is of the essence for people like you, my dear chefs, it is ...” 19 Energy Saving Tips for Business “If you are running your own business, your primary concern is profit and expense. You ...” Understanding the Effective Decision Making Process “Life is about decisions and choices. You will always have to evaluate various options. It ...” 18 Expansion of the Hospitality Industry- Natural Disasters and Tourism- Part 2 “In the last discussion about the expansion of hospitality industry, the topic focused on was ...” The Best Sandwiches for Students “Students are always on the go. Sometimes, whether they want to have breakfast or not ...” 15 How to Project a Professional Image “People who get paid to conduct profession are called professionals. They follow a code of ...” Why Settle for a Healthier yet Palatable Menu “Every one of us has his or her own choice of food. But most of ...” Penang............ and the Romance of Rail “Hi folks – just a quickie this week on the train trip through South Thailand ...” 14 Recipe- Marinated Buffalo Mozzarella “Buffalo Mozzarella 1000 grams Olive Oil 300 ml Garlic- Cloves 30 grams Basil Stalk 30 grams Black Peppercorns 5 ...” Allergy Alert 101 “It is always fun eating our favorite foods and dishes. We certainly crave for delicious ...” 13 How to Add Enrichment to Your Garden “Items required - Egg Shells, Coal Procedure - Just drop a liberal amount of coal or ...” Strengthening your Immune System “We do not, for a fact, live in a sterile-clean world. In reality, we live ...” 12 Energy Saving Tips – Cutting Back on Your Energy Consumption “You can definitely save money if you will incorporate energy saving actions in your home ...” Knowing the Right Leadership Style to Adopt “Being a leader is not easy. You will have to deal with a lot of ...” 11 Expansion of the Hospitality Industry- Natural Disasters and Tourism- Part 1 Nutritional Foods “When we talk about nutritional foods we envision the food pyramid. The food pyramid is ...” 08 How Effective HR in a Food Establishment “In any forms of businesses, human resources department has always been an essential part in ...” Food Lovers, Are You Eating the Right Food? “One good source of health is food. Yet, little do we know that no single ...” 07 How to Properly Use the Dishwasher the Eco-friendly Way “You probably do not think that there is a right way to wash the dishes ...” What You Should Know about Restaurant Management “If you are running a restaurant, it is very important that you know how to ...” 06 How to Minimise Tears When Preparing Onions “Items required- Fridge Procedure- Put the onion inside the refrigerator before chopping it; this will minimise ...” Chefs, You Deserve a Good Break! “All work and no play make anyone a dull person! These days people, unwittingly most ...” 05 Energy Saving Tips – How to Cut Back on Your Energy Expenses “Like everyone else, you are probably concerned about your rising gas and electricity bills. ...” The Secret to Becoming More Creative “Do you consider yourself creative? Creativity is actually not just vital to your work. You ...” 04 Recipe- Mango Dressing Coffee Blends and Variations “Coffee is such a delicious and popular beverage that there are a lot of coffee ...” 01 Washing and Sanitation- Dishwashing “Each person involved in the Stewarding Department must have a thorough understanding in respect to ...” Relaxation Techniques: Keys to Stress-free Lives “It is a fact that we now live in a very busy society. We experience ...”
2008 “So far so good!”	Dec 30 Recipe- Tomato- Caper Vinaigrette “Ingredients Sherry Vinegar 150 ml White Wine Vinegar 150 ml Olive Oil 600 ml Dijon Mustard 20 g Tomato- P, ...” How to Act and React to a Stressful and Complicated Situation “Whether we are at work or at home, there are stressful situations that we cannot ...” A Guide to a Healthier Holiday Season “It is the yuletide season once again! It is the time of the year many ...” 29 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint “With the increasing awareness about the Greenhouse Effect, various environmental terminologies have been coined. One ...” Setting Goals for Success – You Can Be Better! “Have you ever set out to achieve something? Do you have ambitions in life? ...” 28 Effects of Terrorism in Tourism Tea Varieties That You Will Love “Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It stands tall next ...” 25 Human Resources Development Programs: Key to Professional Growth “Every business or organization initiates and ends with people and that is where you start ...” Why Should You Not Skip Breakfast? “Many of us, especially the working ones, often skip breakfast. This habit has been ...” 23 Recipe- Chickpea Fries “Ingredients Besan Flour 240 grams Milk 800 ml Butter 4 grams Salt- To taste Pepper- To taste Method Lightly oil ...” Kick Those Busy Days Away, Holiday is Near. “Ready or not, the holidays are almost here. Are you taking on too much? Busy ...” 22 Learn How to Increase Productivity “Increasing productivity is actually the key to career advancement and financial success. Productivity is ...” Learning How to Recycle, Reduce and Reuse “Recycling is more than just a concept. To many people, it is a way ...” 21 Buffet Production Decisions “The majority of event caterers sell prospects a package using a strong base menu and ...” Colombia - The Third Largest Coffee Producer “Colombia or officially the Republic of Colombia is the 4th largest country in South America ...” 18 Recipe- Semi Dried Cherry Tomatoes “Ingredients Cherry Tomato Red 1000 grams Olive Oil 150 ml Thyme 50 grams Garlic 50 grams Salt- To taste Pepper- ...” Importance of In-set Training in a Chef's Career Growth “Being a chef is no-joke. It is a never easy job. It requires not just ...” Health Risks: Anxiety and Panic “Anxiety and panic have their effects to our health. In general, anxiety disorder is the ...” 17 Recipe- Basil Oil “Ingredients Basil Leaf 400 grams Olive Oil 400 ml Vegetable Oil 400 ml Salt- To taste Pepper- To taste Method Blanch ...” How to Remove Oil from Fried Foods “Items required- Square Table Tissue, Stainless Steel Tray Procedure - Simply place the absorbent paper on ...” 16 Recipe- Garlic Crushed Potatoes “Ingredients Potatoes 1000 grams Garlic Cloves- Roasted 60 grams Butter 60 grams Cream 150 ml Olive Oil 20 ml Salt- ...” Turn Your Job to a Lifetime Career “Nowadays, being a chef, a cook or any posts related to that craft has become ...” 15 How to Reduce Your Electricity Bills “It is alarming, but you cannot avoid the fact that the prices of good and ...” Learn How to Deal with Job Burnout “It is common to hear people complain about job burnout or work-related stress. Unfortunately, ...” 14 Expansion of the Hospitality Industry - China “The People's Republic of China is a very wonderful, vibrant, and an almost mythical place. ...” The Health Benefits of Tea “Ever since 4700 years ago since the legendary Shennong discovered tea, it was already speculated ...” 11 The Basics of Achieving Real Success “It really takes a lot of guts to pursue what you want. Think. Is this ...” Dear Chefs, Watch Your Health or Be Sorry “It is true that health should be one of the most important things that a ...” 10 How to Temporary Label Spices and Other Ingredients “Items required- Small Plastic Container, Masking Tape, Permanent Marker Procedure - Put masking tape on your ...” Recipe- Lemon Dressing “Ingredients Lemon- In Juice 800 grams Dijon Mustard 20 grams Olive Oil 300 ml Grape seed Oil 300ml Salt- ...” 09 Recipe- Creamy Ginger Dressing “Ingredients Honey 160 grams Rice Wine 120 ml Sesame Oil 20 ml Fish Sauce 20 ml Ketjap Manis 20 ...” Chef, Say Goodbye to Those Stressful Days “Most of us, particularly working individuals, do experience stressful days. It is therefore believed that ...” 08 Learn the Various Ways and Means of Reducing Food Wastes “You might be amazed by how large the food wastes produced by hotels, bars and ...” Innovative Personality Traits That You Likely Need! “History proves that people with innovative personality traits make a huge difference. Take Thomas ...” 07 The Australian Expansion Part-2: The Effect of the Sydney Olympics on Tourism “In the last discussion it was discussed how Australia is still very consistent in regards ...” The Health Benefits of Coffee “Millions of people around the world wake up feeling incomplete and sluggish without first having ...” 04 HR Supports the Seek for Specialized Knowledge “There are lots of different segment jobs exist in the food industry. Food service is ...” Good Nutrition: A Key to Living Life to the Fullest “We all indeed want to enjoy life. This can only be made possible if we ...” Recipe- Balsamic Dressing “Ingredients Balsamic Vinegar 340 ml Olive Oil 320 ml Grape Seed Oil 320 ml Salt-To taste Pepper-To taste Method Place the ...” 03 Recipe- Spring Onion Oil “Ingredients Spring Onion 1800 grams Olive Oil 480 ml Salt- To taste Pepper- To taste Method Wash the spring onions ...” How to Make Chewy Cookies “Items required- Dough, Baking Powder Procedure- you can simply cut the baking time by 2 ...” 02 Recipe- Fish Stock “Ingredients Fish Bones (No salmon bones) 4000 grams Brown Onion- Cut into 10mm sections 400 grams Fennel- ...” Occupational Stress Puts a Chef at Risk “Most of us are not only working for income but also to achieve, enjoy and ...” 01 Why You Need to Learn How to Live a Greener Lifestyle “You have probably noticed the heightened consciousness for organic things. People are more aware of ...” How to Deal with a Bad Day – It Can’t Be That Bad! “Everyone has bad days. You probably have a fair share of really bad ones. You ...” Recipe- Marinated Olives “Ingredients Fennel Seeds 2 grams Cumin Seeds 1 gram Orange- In Zest and Juice 200 grams Lemon- In Zest ...”	Nov 30 Recipe- Dill Dressing “Ingredients French Mustard 330 grams Dijon Mustard 330 grams Olive Oil 330 grams Dill- Chopped 90 grams Salt- To taste Pepper- ...” The Expansion of the Hospitality Industry- Part 5: The Australian Expansion “The commonwealth of Australia is one of the world's oldest landmasses. It has been populated ...” The History of Tea in America “As tea went to Europe, the world will soon know the beverage much better. England ...” 27 Recipe-Tempura Batter “Ingredients Corn Flour 400 grams Plain Flour 130 grams Egg 4 Each Water- Iced Method Mix corn flour, plain flour, ...” With Synergy, there is more to come, more to expect “Human synergy is important in creating positive relationships with each and every member of the ...” Wrong Beliefs and Habits About Nutrition “Most of us nowadays have wrong impressions on different habits and beliefs about nutrition. Some ...” 26 Recipe- Crab Fritters “Ingredients Crab Meat 600 grams Potato- Steamed and Crushed 200 grams Mayonnaise 100 ml Spring Onion 50 grams Horseradish 50 ...” How to Sharpen Serrated Knives “Items required- Serrated Knife, Round Steel File Procedure- Unfortunately, there is no way you can sharpen ...” 25 Recipe- Wild Mushroom Polenta Cake “Ingredients Milk 1000 grams Polenta 200 grams Butter 50 grams Nutmeg- Grated 2 grams Porcini Mushroom 60 grams Black Mushroom ...” How Busy It Is To Be a Chef? “It is indeed true that we live in a society where most individuals are always ...” 24 Recipe- Citrus Dressing “Ingredients Orange in Juice and Zest 800 grams Lime in Juice and Zest 200 grams Lemon in ...” Biodegradable – What You Need to Know About It “You have probably heard of the word “biodegradable”. It is not new. This term has ...” How to be More Efficient in Accomplishing Your Goals “Often, the secret to achieving your goals and objectives is effective planning and execution. You ...” 23 Recipe- Gravlax “Ingredients Salmon Fillet 1500 grams White Sugar 72 grams Salt 48 grams Dill Stalk 50 grams Black Peppercorn 2 ...” The Expansion of the Hospitality Industry Part- 4: The Dubai Expansion “During the last ten years, Dubai has been working hard to spend money to create ...” Brazil - The Biggest Coffee Producer “As discussed in this segment before, coffee is the second largest traded commodity next to ...” Live Your Dream, Change Your Career. “Do you like to eat food? Of course, everyone does! But, do you like preparing ...” How to Have a Golden Brown Look to a Pie “Items required- Milk or Egg, Brush, Cooked Pie Procedure- Simply brush the edge of the pie ...” 20 How to Plan a Balanced Diet “Being healthy has always been a dream to many of us especially the working ones. ...” Keys to Wise and Practical Time Management “Practically, time management is defined as any effective strategies by which people use to make ...” 17 Recipe- Red Bell Pepper Coulis “Ingredients Red Bell Peppers- Prepared (for further details on how to prepare red bell peppers, ...” How to Attract Good Luck to Your Side “People have their varying views about what makes good or bad luck. In truth, luck ...” 16 Recipe- Semi Dried Olives “Ingredients Black Olives 600 grams Thyme 25 grams Garlic- Cloves 25 grams Olive Oil 50 ml Pepper from the Mill Method Pre ...” Green at Work Tips – Achieving an Environmentally Friendly Workplace Part II “As we’ve mentioned, there are so many things that you can do to ensure an ...” 13 Recipe- Marinated Mozzarella “Ingredients Buffalo Mozzarella 500 grams Olive Oil 300 ml Garlic- Cloves 20 grams Basil Stalk 20 grams Black Peppercorns- ...” How to Deal with Difficult People “Alas, dear chefs, you are now in the real tough world. Finding a good and ...” Tea Travels to Europe 12 Recipe- Spiced Cous Cous “Ingredients Cous Cous 500 grams Tumeric 20 grams Celery 50 grams Carrot 50 grams Red Onion 50 grams Vegetable Oil ...” How to Open a Stubborn Bottle Top “Items required- Rubber Band, Bottle Procedure- Wrap the rubber band around the bottle top. Twist the ...” Having a Balanced Diet is as Easy as ABC “Most all of us aspire to live a healthier land longer life. This is for ...” 11 Trading Places- By Chef Shane “Hi again, Your strange but lovable foreign correspondent has been busy doing a pre-opening – the ...” How to Keep a Busy Chef Healthy “As the food industry strikes hot in the market, the demands for those working professionals ...” Recipe- Mint Coulis “Ingredients Mint- Fresh 300 grams English Parsley- Fresh 500 grams Vegetable Stock 300 ml Salt- To taste Pepper- To ...” 10 Developing a Positive Mental Attitude “The one thing that unsuccessful people share is a negative mental attitude. In fact, this ...” Green at Work Tips – Achieving an Environmentally Friendly Workplace Part I “You probably know that you have an ecological footprint. You definitely contribute to the problems ...” Recipe- Vegetable Stock “Ingredients Brown Onion 400 gram Carrot 600 grams Celery 600 grams Garlic 75 grams Parsley Stalk 50 grams Asparagus trimmings 400 ...” 09 Squeezing the Lemon – By Joe Dunbar “Operators are working the monthly income statements searching for ways to generate more profit. Many ...” How to Write a Blog Post with Limited Wording 06 Menu Planning “I am in the final stages of compiling a nifty a system that I ...” Creating Organic Fabrics from Food “As a chef, you are expected to manage everything inside the kitchen and everything ...” 05 How to Make a Cake without the Holes “Items required- Cake Batter, Knife Procedure- After you mix the batter for your cake, run ...” Cuisine Focus- Chinese Regional- Part 2 04 A Guide to Creating an Eco-friendly Kitchen “An eco-friendly kitchen doesn’t end with healthy or organic foods. It also includes environmentally friendly ...” 3 Steps to a Successful Financial Goal Setting “Do you dream of earning at least $100,000 a month? Have you ever dream of ...” 03 How to Fight Work-related Stresses… “Over the years, stress has been an issue to many people in all walks of ...” Expansion of the Hospitality Industry Part - 3 “In the last article of the series, the economic downturn was discussed extensively as can ...” 02 General Organization of the Stewarding Department The Colourful History of Tea	Oct 30 Recipe- Apple Compote “Ingredients Apple- Peeled and Diced 900 grams White Sugar 200 grams Ground Cinnamon 2 grams Ground Cloves 1 grams Water ...” Recipe- Strawberry Coulis “Ingredients Strawberry 200 grams White Sugar 80 grams Lemon- In Juice 40 grams Water 80 ml Method Place all ingredients into ...” Recipe- Papaya Salsa “Ingredients Papaya- Peeled and Diced 500 grams Red Onion- Cut Brunoise 100 grams Ginger- Finely Chopped 15 grams Coriander- ...” Recipe- Marinated Fetta “Ingredients Fetta Cheese 1000 grams Olive Oil 400 ml Rosemary 50 grams Salt- To taste Pepper- To taste Method Cut the fetta ...” The China Toxic Milk Scandal “This is just a horrendous twist of fate. Last September thousands of babies in China ...” 29 How to Obtain a High Gloss Look on Your Pie “Items required- Brush, Apricot Preserve, Cooked Pie Procedure- Brush a small amount of apricot preserve on ...” How to Avoid Ants on Your Outdoor Buffet Table “Items required- Buffet Table, Cloth, Insect Repellant, Bucket of Water, Tin Can Procedure- Put strips of ...” Cuisine Focus- Chinese Regional- Part 1 28 How to Keep a Chef Healthy and Wise? “In today’s harsh realities, people tend to live their lives as fast as they could. ...” The Expansion of the Hospitality Industry Part - 2 27 How to be Eco-Wise Part 2 Learning How to Overcome Weaknesses “It is easy to know other people – know their strengths and weaknesses. However, it ...” 26 The Philippine Revival for Coffee Production A Day in the Life of the Chief Steward…… “ Every single day of the year Chief Steward’s all over the world play an instrumental ...” 25 Hearty Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Carrots and Potatoes 23 Werner Strazzer – A Hotel Manager in Nigeria Hospitality and the Importance of Customer Service “As a food service professional, you need to realize the value and the impact of ...” A Look into Chinese Cuisine 21 Emergency De-clogging of Sink “Items required - blocked sink, plunger, cloth Procedure - Put a cloth over the opening of ...” How to Clean Oven Racks “Items required - white vinegar, hot water, dishwashing liquid, oven rack Procedure - Soak the oven ...” Slick Spots and Basic Kitchen Safety “The kitchen can be a hazardous place if you neglect simple and commonsensical safety practices. ...” Hurdles “Hurdles Good at running? How about with added hurdles? He’s back! Your man in Phuket is sitting with ...” 20 How to Create a Self-Management Program “Have you heard of a self-management program? This is a program that encourages people to ...” Profitable Catering Extras – By Joe Dunbar “If you offer your guests a complete package for their event, how do you price ...” Industry Insight- Questions Additional Insights- More and More Questions How to be Eco-Wise – Part I “Nowadays, it is very important that you learn how to be eco-wise or economy wise. ...” 19 CAYG to Help Your Stewarding Service “I said in the last post in this category that stewarding is very important and ...” 16 Menu Planning “Planning is of the essence here. Menu planning is an art within itself. It is ...” Recipe - Red Onion Confit “Ingredients Red Onions- Shredded 900 grams Garlic- Finely Chopped 75 grams Red Wine 450 ml Red Wine Vinegar 150 ...” Recipe- Sherry Dressing “Ingredients Sherry Vinegar 350 ml Dijon Mustard 10 grams Olive Oil 350 ml Grapeseed Oil 350 ml Salt- To taste Pepper- ...” Recipe- Paprika Croutons “Ingredients White Bread 400 grams Butter 100 grams Paprika 7 grams Salt- To taste Pepper- To taste Method Remove the crust from ...” Recipe- Balsamic Reduction “Ingredients Balsamic Vinegar 500 ml Brown Sugar 50 grams Method Place the vinegar into a saucepan with the brown ...” Basic Recipes “Like many chefs I have collected hundreds of basic recipes that I have been using ...” How to Achieve Personal Excellence “How do you regard personal excellence? How do you define and measure it? Personal excellence ...” Healthy and Wise “At the end of the day despite the busy lives that we lead this day ...” 15 Young Chefs Academy How to Release the Lid from a Difficult to Open Glass Jar “ Items required- glass jar with lid, spoon Procedure- Using a spoon carefully wedge the lid to ...” How to Get the Most Juice Out of a Lemon “Items required- lemon, bench top, utility knife, juicer Procedure-The secret is very simple in fact. All you ...” 14 The Cost of Travelling “Greetings again, this time from sunny South Thailand (in between monsoonal rains – but I ...” 02 The Expansion of the Hospitality Industry Part - 1 Overview “The hospitality industry is all smiles as the new era of recently discovered and exciting ...” 01 Food Cost Control ROI – by Joe Dunbar “If you've invested the time and money to build a food cost management system, this ...”	Sep 05 Choosing the Next Job – The Struggle for Survival “Choosing the Next Job - The Struggle for Survival G'day colleagues Chef Shane back again from sunny ...” Life without 24/7 internet......... “Saturday, September 6h, 2008 Well I guess I was choosing the wrong hotels to stay in. Never ...”	Aug 21 What Does the Future Hold? “This is a pretty serious topic that has little to do with casual travel, and ...” Road Trip 08/ 08 15 Passion is Bonding 12 Welcome to the New Home of chef 21 “Hello, I am very pleased to welcome you here today. As you will observe chef 21 ...” Contributors Chef Office 11 Cuisine is Art, Art is Passion “Cuisine Focus- Cuisines by Region Listing Europe Italian French Dutch English Irish Scottish Welsh German Austria Hungarian Swiss Scandinavian Norwegian Danish Spanish Portuguese Belgian Greek Polish Turkish China Shandong Guangdong Sichuan Hunan Jiangsu Zhejiang Fujian Anhui Beijing Dongbei Uygur Huibei Hui Tibetan India Awadhi Mughlai Bengali Rajasthani Konkani Udupi Malabari Punjabi Hyderabadi Sindhi Marwari Chettinadu Dogri Kashmiri Marathi Asia- General Japanese Korean Mongolian Taiwanese Thai Isaan Cambodian Singaporean Vietnamese Filipino Malaysian Indonesian Balinese Nonya Pakistani Macanese Other American Canadian Australian New Zealand Russian South African African Moroccan Brazilian Latin American Jewish Lebanese Polynesian Caribbean Cajun Creole Cuban Hawaiian Mexican Tex Mex Middle Eastern Mauritian Maldivian Persian Afghani Georgian Ukraine Kazakh Cuisines by Specification Mediterranean Modern ...” Cuisine Focus- The Mediterranean Reality “Chef-a-Go-go Files Reality e-letter This week's posting is being done from a net café on the river ...” Chill Out in Cambodia “Chef-a-Go-go Files Off the Beaten Track - Indochina Chill Out in Cambodia This week we are branching ...” Expat Life “Chef-a-Go-go Files Expat Life Choosing to live and work in a foreign country or an extended time ...” Dubai - should you take the plunge? “ This feature briefly explores a global hotspot for development, glitz and tourism - the city ...” Chef-a-Go-go Introduction Going for Gold Networking in Action- Russian Gala Success Story The Subjective Matters That Count “Over the past few months many topics have been raised for discussion. The subject items ...” Introduction to “Our Network” “So what is "Our Network" anyway? Well it is a domain for the culinary minded- ...” Chef Training Resources Platform “ Chef Training Resources Platform An Introduction The chef 21- Chef Training Resources Platform is being created ...” How to store fresh herbs “Items required- fresh herbs- chives, thyme, oregano etc, paper hand towel, water, cling wrap, plastic ...” How to prepare roasted eggplant pulp “Items required- eggplant, garlic cloves- sliced, olive oil, salt, pepper, baking tray, knife, chopping board, ...” How to cook a bleu steak “Steak cooking is an art within itself. Items required- cut of beef (beef- fillet, sirloin, rib ...” How to store closed oysters “Items required- oysters in shell, newspaper, bricks, storage container Procedure- Arrange the oysters in a suitable ...” How to peel red bell peppers “Probably one of the most common vegetables used within the kitchen. Items required- convection oven, red ...” How to adapt to eating spicy food items “You can find spicy food in every corner of the globe. Eating spicy foods will open ...” How to ripen avocado quickly “How to...... This section has been created to provide you with a culinary insider's view of ...” Stewarding “ I refer to the Stewarding section within the operation as the backbone of the ...” Safety around the kitchen “The subsequent basic ideas that will assist to preserve the safety aspects within the kitchen environment. ...” What Is Food Hygiene? “When asked to define hygiene. Most people answer "Cleanliness" or some action, practice, process or ...” Shooting Gallery “This could very well become the most exciting and beneficial category on this very blog. Unique ...” Testimonials “Testimonials The following are a number of emailed comments made by people involved within "Our Network". ...” 10 Pan Fried Fillets of Red Snapper, Mussel Veloute, Sautéed Baby Spinach Lamb Biryani Gazpacho Jelly with Baby Mozzarella Sweet Round Bun Blueberry Cheesecake Duet of Duck Chef of the Week- Burges Chinoy Chef of the Week - Heinz Klenner Chef of the Week - Graham Ash Chef of the Week - Indrajit Saha “July 18th, 2008 Recently I caught up with Chef Indrajit Saha, he is currently in the ...” Chef of the Week - Gilbert Steiner 09 Curry Cappuccino with Lemongrass Roasted Pigeon with Baby Spring Vegetables 08 Tropical Salmon Three Ways