Even though each of us recall our family traditions for thanksgiving as a food service professional I have more than one household or community to consider and perhaps I can offer both today. In the Community I work… With a diversity in residents it is important to receive feedback from everyone to consider what is […]
Author: Chef Patrick
Food for thought for the Golden Years
I just received my Red Report and while I appreciate the excellence in developing new methods while bringing in worldwide flavours, introduced by our dearly departed Anthony Bourdain and others. The media level in food exposure is vast. With every level of the dreaded masterchef series on tv I am fed up(pun intended) for the […]
HellofreshCA have the right idea
UPDATE The concept of this program is still quite good, however others who have participated are providing some feedback. When there is a dietary need there seems to be a limited selection of menus. For the normal dietary need there are so many more options. Unfortunately the selections are limited and repeat week over week, […]
Kitchen 101 – The Required Staples for EVERY Pantry
So many ask me what are the ingredients EVERY pantry should have? For me it is quite simple Dry staples include: Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Pepper, Spices (Bay leaf, basil, curry, oregano, sage, poultry seasoning, seasoning salt), a few dry pastas, a few different rice types, cornmeal, cornstarch, dry legumes, beans, lentils, […]
Seniors Care, 360 degree approach.
For the prospective of the recipient this title may seem a bit overwhelming but from a business approach this is the right formula to ensure your loved ones are receiving the best care possible. Most facilities will outline specific services available and it is very important to understand what your loved ones needs are and […]
Winter Soups and Other Favorites
Happy New Year and welcome to Winter- In Canada at least! All items with # are veggie friendly. What’s better than something warm after a long day at work in the middle of winter. Soup is one of my favorites because you can prep it all in the morning or night before, toss it into […]
September’s Horn of Plenty
All the best spices are harvested at this time of year. From dill, garlic, lemongrass, celery, peppers that are meant to be dried for use through to next spring. As well as the root of all great soups, the mirepoix (onions, carrots and celery). Most simply sautée the mirepoix however if you want to enhanced […]
Too hot in the kitchen?
Hey Chefs out there, it is certainly hot in our kitchens and we are thankful for the walkin at times. My story today is about a walk in the day of a protected environment in a war zone. There were a few days where we were notified there could be insurgents in our company. We […]
Making a Cohesive Team
On the first day of your new job you meet many faces, coworkers, supervisors and managers. Having a cohesive team is important so that everyone takes on their responsibility. It is always great to work closely with another to show you a flow of work in that facility, but more often you may be on your […]
Large Venue Services
My wife often asked me for a story from the time of my several rotations overseas. When we think of large venues in conventional terms we think of weddings, charitable functions, and even remote camps for the sheer size of a sitting, service with high volumes that need to be completed within a short duration. […]