Focaccia bread (Italian pronunciation: [foˈkattʃa]) is one of the most versatile breads. The bread can be baked thick or thin, and the endless array of topping choices compounds flavors in complex ways. Focaccia can be used in many ways, including as a pizza base, sandwich bread, or even as a cake. Some folks are unaware […]
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What is the best way to hold rice? The traditional method for preparing fried rice is to cook the rice, chill it overnight, and then stir fry cold rice the next day. However, this method creates an opportunity for bacteria growth. USDA guidelines establish that illness-causing bacteria grow much faster in the temperature danger zone,
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When you were a kid in school, you probably didn’t give much thought to learning about your future career from the lunchroom. I’d be willing to bet that your school district didn’t have a culinary program either, or street tacos at school. Times have changed. Students line up to try the street tacos. This is
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Spencer Cole, a Winston Global Accounts Manager, had the opportunity to visit Ukraine. Moreover, he trained several chains and chefs on CVap® technology. Notably, he provided cooking demonstrations and caught up with loyal Ukraine customer, Star Burger. They use staging, with great success. According to TripAdvisor, their customers agree! https://youtu.be/cfWnmZrIaFA “Best burger and ambiance in
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Can we make tempered chocolate in a CVap® Cook and Hold Oven? We love chocolate, and it got us thinking: What a fun experiment to play with! Tempering Chocolate There are many ways to temper chocolate, some more involved than others. No matter which method you choose, precision temperature is of the utmost importance. Whether you use
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Unique to Georgia is Their School Nutrition Association’s Equipment Academy As school nutrition professionals, it’s important for us to stay on top of the trends, standards, and challenges that affect school nutrition. The Georgia School Nutrition Association’s Equipment Academy is one of our GO-TO sources! The Equipment Academy is unique to Georgia. It takes place
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The Cuban sandwich has made its way onto menus across the country. It’s an iconic Florida favorite, with its origins in Cuban culture. Here is a simple version, with some added ingredients. We’ve added herbs to the marinade, which is optional. When you order a Cuban sandwich, the meat can be dry and overcooked. Let’s
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Growing up, we had a Christmas Eve seafood feast tradition. I grew up near the water in South Florida. Fresh seafood was easy to access. It didn’t matter if we caught or trapped it ourselves or had to buy it at a seafood market. It was readily available. Each year would be different, as we
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Have you ever had one of those experiences where your chance encounter far exceeded your expectation? The corporate chef of a chain restaurant asked me for a solution to increase the yield on their prime rib. Their average yield ranged from 75% to 82%. Increasing beef prices had them pretty concerned about profits. They were
Since 1969 Winston Foodservice has manufactured the best commercial foodservice equipment in the industry. Winston’s CVap® and Collectramatic® equipment are known for producing precise, repeatable results in kitchens worldwide. From schools to chains, to healthcare, to fine dining; you’ll find us wherever good food is served.