Creating the Perfect Cheese Plate
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Creating the Perfect Cheese Plate

While you’re entertaining, there is no easier h’orderve for you and your guests, than a cheese plate. However, it can be intimidating when it comes to creating the “perfect” plate. Here are some quick tips to putting together this party appetizer. 6 Helpful Tips and Tricks to Creating the “Perfect” Cheese Plate Tip 1: Choose … Continue reading

RESTAURANT GLASSWARE: Use Style and Function to sell more DRINKS
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RESTAURANT GLASSWARE: Use Style and Function to sell more DRINKS

Every restaurant takes good food presentation seriously – after all, no one wants to eat something that doesn’t look absolutely delicious.  You carefully place garnishes, make sure the entrée has the proper color, and serve everything on a stylish plate with matching silverware. So why aren’t you paying the same amount of attention to your … Continue reading

The Difference Between 18/10 and 18/0 Stainless Steel Flatware
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The Difference Between 18/10 and 18/0 Stainless Steel Flatware

The Difference Between 18/10 and 18/0 Stainless Steel Flatware If you’re shopping for stainless steel flatware, it’s important to understand the difference between 18/10 and 18/0 grade stainless steel. If you’re scratching your head and wondering – “What do these mysterious numbers mean?” Please, do not despair. It’s not at all as puzzling or technical … Continue reading

Plating up: The secrets of food presentation
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Plating up: The secrets of food presentation

Plating up: The secrets of food presentation Open your nearest cookbook. Turn on the Food Channel.  Peek in the window of the ‘hatted’ restaurant down your street. All the beautiful dishes, immaculately presented, have something in common; beautiful, large plates. Presentation, any chef will tell you, is vital to every finished dish. While the taste … Continue reading