Dealing with Excessive Food Waste in Your Establishment
The United States is notorious for leading the world in major food waste. The food and service industry is the top culprit for producing the most amount of food waste. A reason for this is because food is cheaper in the United States than in other parts of the world. Studies show that a shocking […]
3 Sushi Tips to Keep In Mind for Date Night
Sushi, for all intents and purposes, is the quintessential date night food. Sushi restaurants are usually decorated with exotic Japanese ornaments and dim lighting. You can struggle your way clumsily through picking up the rolls with chopsticks if you’re a beginner while your date shows off his or her pro status from years of experience. […]
What to Do About Food in the Next Big Florida Storm
In light of the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, where hundreds of thousands of Americans were left without power, it seems that southeastern United States is divided between those who were repaired and those who weren’t. Albeit, no matter how prepared you are, there are certain things you just can’t prevent. Like if a hurricane decides […]
Preserve Food Properly To Avoid a Lawsuit
It’s easy to be forgetful from time to time. We’ve all locked our keys in the car by accident. Or left a piece of meat in the refrigerator a few days too long. But some kinds of forgetfulness have more serious consequences than others. Food safety neglect is not the kind forgetfulness you want to […]
What You Use to clean your Kitchen is Actually the Dirtiest
Looking around at your spotless kitchen after you spent forty minutes scrubbing it down is a very satisfying feeling. Dirty dishes have been scraped clean with your trusty Scotch-Brite sponge. How ironic that those shiny-clean dishes are now dirtier than before you cleaned them. (Related Topics: Florida Food Handlers Certificates, Florida Food Handlers Card, Florida Food Handler Certification) […]
How to Cut an Onion the Right Way!
It’s easy to get carried away when cooking exotic dishes. Immediately you start thinking of all the weird and interesting seasonings you’ll be applying. Or what level heat you should let the pot simmer at and for how long. These are all important factors that every chef should consider. But let’s not forget about the […]
What Exactly Is A Food Handler Anyway?
You might have a friend who identifies him or herself as a food handler. Or you might have some of your own aspirations of working for the food industry. Whichever the case, you’ve probably asked yourself at some point what exactly is a food handler, anyway. Of course, the easy answer is someone who handles […]
Antibacterial Soap Will Be Removed From The Market
On September 2nd, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled that soap companies must remove antibacterial ingredients from their products. They will have one year from the date of the ruling to do so. The ruling comes as the result of soap manufacturers reportedly having failed to prove that antibacterial products are any more effective in […]
FDA To Finally Address the Sugar Problem
Everyone seems to have a different theory regarding the source of the diabetes epidemic in the United States. Some blame the influence of fast food advertising. Others blame the enormous portions of food that most American restaurants will serve to their customers on average, be they fast food or fine dining. There’s a bit of […]
5 Steps to Chefdom
Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be a chef? Are you ready to take those cooking skills your friends always compliment you on to the next level? It’s no easy line of work. It involves very long hours, almost all of which are spent on your feet, with high stakes and high […]