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Archive for January, 2014
January 30, 2014 Cambro Safe Thawing Kit
Thawing frozen meat in a refrigerator is an important “best practice” for anyone, but especially foodservice operators. Frozen meat left out on a counter runs the risk of entering the “temperature danger zone,” a range between 41 ̊F to 135 ̊F (5 ̊C to 57 ̊C) where bacteria grow particularly well. But merely putting frozen […]
January 28, 2014 Stainless Steel or Aluminum?
Stainless steel or aluminum? There are a few other materials commonly used to manufacture frying pans, such as carbon steel, cast iron, copper and even enamel, but the vast majority of what you see being used in professional commercial kitchens is manufactured with aluminum, stainless steel or both. Here is some information to help you […]
January 22, 2014 Channel Manufacturing Cutting Board Drying Rack
Channel Manufacturing’s new cutting board drying and storage rack system is built on the same basic heavy duty aluminum frame as a pan rack. The vertical rods give you a place to insert cutting boards where they will get plenty of air flow for proper drying. They are also separated from each other so there […]
January 13, 2014 Updates to ServSafe
Here’s a look at some of the newest ServSafe updates. Selecting and Installing Foodservice Equipment In the latest edition of ServSafe, the focus on selecting equipment that comes into contact with food in commercial kitchens has shifted to National Sanitation Foundation standards. NSF standards dictate that equipment features surfaces that are nonabsorbent, smooth, corrosion resistant, […]
January 9, 2014 Delfield VersaDrawer
Delfield’s multifunctional equipment stands work for every application. They can act as refrigerators or freezers. Delfield’s VersaDrawer they can be all-in-one. The design provides separate drawers that can function as a refrigerator, freezer, chill cabinet or thaw cabinet. VersaDrawer functionality comes with either two or four cabinets to meet the varying needs of operators. It also includes the […]
January 7, 2014 Tuxton’s Rustic Artisan Collection
The challenge for foodservice operators that produce local, organic, farm-to-table, or natural or any food that fits under this umbrella is to serve it on dishes that live up to the food. The experts at Tuxton China have released their Artisan Collection to try and live up to the challenge. Artisan displays a distinct combination of […]