Gingerbread spice mix

Ingredients: 20g Ground Cinnamon 15g Ground Ginger 15g Ground Clove 20g Ground allspice 1 whole Nutmeg kernel freshly grated Around the holiday season, I substitute gingerbread seasoning for ground cinnamon in Mousses, cakes and pies. Cooking Method: Use a micro plane to grate the nutmeg kernel into a bowl Combine remaining ingredients into the Nutmeg bowl Mix and store

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January 2021

Let’s bring in the New Year with these great products from Cambro that will keep you organized and start your year off with a good mise en place. Cambro premium shelving is one of the best investments you can make due to the rustproof-for-life warranty and durability. This shelving is easy to assemble and has antimicrobial removable shelf plates that can be run through a dishwashing machine or left to soak in the sink. The shelving construction is steel underlay coated with plastic, making it durable enough to store all of your needs, regardless of their weight. For me, the best feature is the ability to maximize my usable space by sharing posts and using corner connectors, which allows for zero […]

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December 2020

When I think of December, I think of the holiday season and lots of baking and catering for family and friends. Here are three products that I cannot do without. Matfer Bourgeat Fluted Non-Stick Tart pan is a great way to make those family style desserts look upscale and professional. Showing off those fluted edges has never been easier than with the two piece construction, allowing the base to be used for serving and storage. Available in 61/3, 7 1/16, 7 7/8, 9 1/2, 11, 11 3/4 inch diameters. The American metalcraft doughnut cutter is a great tool for adding a homemade touch to a menu or catering package. The three inch diameter cutters are made of one-piece 16 gauge, 1.25 mm […]

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Olive Oil Mayo

Ingredients: 4 Egg Yolks 35 ml Lemon Juice, Fresh (roughly one lemon) 60 ml Water 80 ml Avocado Oil 50 ml Blended Oil 80 ml Olive Oil 10 g Kosher Salt Using this olive oil mayo is a great way to add additional flavor element to those leftover thanksgiving sandwiches or my personal favorite use, a dip for French Fries Cooking Method: In a food processor, combine Egg Yolks, Lemon Juice and water Process for five minutes, until the egg yolks have lightened in color and volume has increased With the processor running slowly add in the blended oil, avocado oil followed by the olive oil to form an emulsion Add the salt Refrigerate before use

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November 2020

“It’s time to turn those leftover Halloween pumpkins from window displays into delicious soup using this month’s top picks” The Matfer Bourgeat Stockpot with faucet is an NSF approved stainless steel pot that is easy to clean both inside and out. The base is covered with metallic stainless steel which makes this a great choice for induction cooking. Perhaps the best feature is the insulated handles which are great for preventing heat transfer, allowing the pot to bepicked up without burning the cook! It is available in 9 1/2, 11, 121/2, 14 1/8, 15 3/4 inch diameters. The Waring induction burner makes cooking faster, and more efficient. The four-inch diameter requirement for pans ensures that almost any pan can be […]

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients: 15g Blended Oil 500g Carrots, peeled and diced 500g Celery, diced 2 small Spanish onions, diced 2000g Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded and diced 2000ml Vegetable Stock 10g Kosher Salt 10g Black Pepper 4g Freshly ground Nutmeg I like to serve this with some homemade whipped cream and toasted pumpernickel croutons Cooking method: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Toss the diced vegetables in a large bowl seasoning with oil, salt and pepper Roast the Butternut Squash, Celery, Onion and Carrot for 15 minutes In a large stock pot, bring the Vegetable stock to a boil Add the roasted vegetables to the stock Add in the fresh nutmeg Allow the pot to simmer for ten minutes Remove from the heat […]

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October 2020

Some people think October means Halloween, my first thought is the last week of Oktoberfest in München. Here are three products that can help those Oktoberfest events and can be repurposed throughout the year. The Cambro 16-ounce plastic beer mug is made of clear polycarbonate plastic which offers more durability than glass mugs. Perfect for non alcoholic Birch Beer or those large outdoor Oktoberfest events. Cambro provides the option of adding personalization to showcase the event or business, a great way to allow those in attendance to collect the mugs each year. The durable polycarbonate plastic allows these mugs to be frosted or chilled without fear of shattering due to rapid change in temperature. When I think Oktoberfest, I think […]

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Beer Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 15 lb New York American cheese 6 lb smoked gouda cheese 1 QT heavy cream 2 Qt Milk 3 Qt Lager Beer 1 1/2 c All Purpose Flour 1 lb. Unsalted Butter This is a great and simple cheese sauce for Mac and Cheese or to pour over French Fries or Brussels Sprouts. Cooking Method: Peel the rind off the smoked gouda Shred all the cheese in a food processor Scald the milk and cream in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. In a separate saucepan over low heat melt the butter. When it’s bubbling, add the flour and whisk until slight golden color. (Roux) Add the hot milk/Cream in a steady stream. Add in the Beer Bring the […]

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September 2020

Back to school, even if the students are logging on to a computer for class, doesn’t mean the party’s over. Check out these products to help with those fall events. The Waring Pulp Eject Juice Extractor can do it all. It is versatile enough to get the best yield out of those apples picked from the orchard or if you are to eat healthy around the holidays. The three-inch feed chute makes the prep work for juicing minimal. The 1.2 HP motor combined with the 12-quart continuous feed pulp container makes quick work of any seeds, leaving the extracted pulp extremely dry.  Perhaps the best feature is the ability to put a 48 oz blender jar under the juice spout […]

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Peach Salsa

Ingredients: 750g ripe peach 150g green bell pepper 100g red tomato 100g avocado 225g fig 15g line juice  40g cilantro (1/2 bunch) 40g chives  10g salt 5g black pepper This is a perfect summer salsa by itself, make sure the Peaches, Fig and Avocado are not over ripe otherwise the salsa will have more of a guacamole consistency. Cooking Method: Small dice the peach, bell pepper, tomato, avocado and fig and place in a mixing bowl.  Add the lime juice to prevent oxidation Finely chop the chive and cilantro and add to the bowl Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix all ingredients together with a spoon. 

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