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10 Factors to Consider Before Buying New Cafeteria Equipment

When considering buying new cafeteria equipment for your school kitchen, there are several factors you should consider to ensure you make an informed decision. Here are the top ten factors. Ease of Use Budget Space Availability Capacity and Volume Menu Requirements Maintenance and Cleaning Durability and Quality Compatibility with Existing Equipment Regulatory Compliance Manufacturer Support …

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Staged New Zealand Lamb Chops Recipe

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Lamb is an under-appreciated protein. Globally, it ranks a distant fourth in meat popularity (behind pork, chicken, and beef). But it’s a lovely, mellow-flavored meat many folks would appreciate if they tried it. And it’s the healthiest red meat, containing high levels of protein and vitamin B12. Lambs and sheep are the same animals. Lambs …

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Cvap: The Best Equipment for Summer Feeding Programs

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Summer is upon us, and for the majority of our nation’s children, that means a break from the grind of school life and a couple of months just to be a kid. No books, no teachers, no homework, just lazy days and fun in the sun (all thoroughly documented on social media of course). For …

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Chocolate Pots de Creme in CVap Oven

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Ah, chocolate. It’s one of life’s great pleasures. The variety of ways it can be prepared is impressive. We wanted to show off our CVap oven’s bathless baking capabilities. This recipe is inspired by one published in the New York Times. It’s delectable, with a deep, rich, complex chocolate flavor. By the way, “Pots de …

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Dulce de Leche in CVap®

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Dulce de leche, or caramelized milk, is a popular Latin American confection. When prepared old-school, sugar, and milk are slowly heated for several hours. The resulting substance has a spreadable, sauce-like consistency. Dulce de leche derives its rich flavor and color from non-enzymatic browning. It is typically used to top or fill other sweet foods. …

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Ways a Cook and Hold Oven Can Be Cost-Effective for Restaurant Owners

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CVap® Cook and Hold Ovens can save you a chunk of change. Inflation is putting the hurt on all of us. CVap commercial ovens can help you hold on to some of that hard-earned cash. Read on and reap the benefits. No Vent Hood, No Problem CVap Cook and Hold Ovens don’t require vent hoods. …

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School Recipes – Tater Tots

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Product: Ore-Ida Golden Tater Tots, or equivalent frozen product Process: Retherm (RTV)Cook Time: 50-60 MinutesVapor Temp: 160°F (71°C) Air Temp: 350°F (177°C) Holding Program (CVap Oven, Holding Cabinet, or Drawer)Holding Time: Up to 2 HoursVapor Temp: 150°F (66°C) Air Temp: 180°F (82°C) Preheat CVap® Oven. Spread out 4 to 5 lbs. of frozen tots in …

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Easy Soup Recipes to Warm Your Menu This Winter

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It’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Most humans are hard-wired to crave comfort foods in freezing weather. Of all the comfort foods, soups seem to be the best at warming our innards. Many folks think of soup as something that’s prepared on a stovetop. But CVap® ovens are also great for making soup. You can …

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2023 Winston SNF Equipment Grant

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The 2023 Winston Equipment Grant has been Announced! Congratulations to East Baton Rouge Parish School System in Baton Rouge, Louisiana! Winston’s CVap® technology has been helping schools improve student nutrition since the 1980s, improving food quality and safety. Winston Foodservice is proud to partner with the School Nutrition Foundation to donate up to $100,000 in CVap equipment …

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10 Factors to Consider Before Buying New Cafeteria Equipment

Staged New Zealand Lamb Chops Recipe

Cvap: The Best Equipment for Summer Feeding Programs

Chocolate Pots de Creme in CVap Oven

Dulce de Leche in CVap®

Ways a Cook and Hold Oven Can Be Cost-Effective for Restaurant Owners

School Recipes – Tater Tots

Easy Soup Recipes to Warm Your Menu This Winter

2023 Winston SNF Equipment Grant

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