Chef Confidential, Part 3

Chef Confidential, Part 3

by | Jul 28, 2010 | Culinary Arts

Lessons learned at the Chef’s elbow. Be consistent with your food, with your management Praise publically, correct confidentially. Never embarrass your staff. This is business. Don’t be afraid to hire and fire. Don’t be afraid to correct behavior on the spot, but...
Chef Confidential, Part 3

Chef Confidential, Part 2

by | Jul 27, 2010 | Culinary Arts

Apprenticing Meeting. Chef Hal Decker sat down with me at Cupcake Royale a few days later and began introducing me to his culinary career and to the knowledge that he has developed over the years. “A chef is a mother, father, counselor, doctor, confidante, and...
Chef Confidential, Part 3

Chef Confidential, Part 1

by | Jul 26, 2010 | Culinary Arts

I have dreamt of becoming a chef for as long as I can remember, and my parents always encouraged my love for food. When I was in high school, I even talked to a recruiter from the Culinary Institute of America. I am not really sure why I decided against a career in...
Chef Confidential, Part 3

What is Gluten? Series, Part 4

by | Jul 23, 2010 | Food Science

As you look at the length of the list of foods to avoid, you should be somewhat comforted. Other than basic bread foods, the rest of the items are all processed items, and they’re often higher in sodium, fat, and calories that you don’t need to eat anyway. Look to...
Chef Confidential, Part 3

PCC Cooks classes cook up a storm!

by | Jul 22, 2010 | Food Industry

PCC Cooks Ami Karnosh What’s For Dinner? Class for 4-6 year olds PCC Cooks is a popular program hosted at various PCC locations throughout the Puget Sound area, and student ages range from two to 80 years. The purpose is to get people into the kitchen and to showcase...