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September 25, 2013 Hand-Washing Station
Staff hygiene is extremely important and it all starts with clean hands. Clean hands start at the hand-washing station. Every hand-washing station starts with a sink designated for hand washing. Hands should never be washed in sinks used for food prep, dishwashing, utility services or anything else for that matter. The next essential aspect of […]
September 19, 2013 Safe Hot and Cold Holding
Managing temperature is a critical part of foodservice. If food is allowed to reach unsafe temperatures for too long, pathogens can grow in the food and cause a variety of problems. After food is cooked, one of three things should happen. It should be held at a proper hot temperature to be served. It can […]
September 16, 2013 Safe Cooking Temperatures
Properly cooking food is one of the easiest ways to minimize pathogens and thus minimize the risk of foodborne illness. No matter the cooking technique there’s one sure fire way to monitor food’s internal temperature. That’s with a probe thermometer. To properly use a probe thermometer, one must insert the probe into the thickest part […]
August 27, 2013 Hollowick’s New Gala Fuel Cells
Hollowick has long been known as a way to add ambience to your table setting using it’s disposable liquid fuel cells. Hollowick has released the Gala fuel cell covers to make its classic design even better. Gala fuel cells are available in both a polished chrome and white finish made from high quality steel. Gala […]
August 21, 2013 Cambro Camshelving Basics
The Cambro Camshelving Basics series is a flexible system designed to fit in any space. It’s NSF approved and comes with a lifetime guarantee against corrosion and rust. Depending on the size of the shelving unit, it boasts up to a 600 lbs. per shelf weight limit. The system is great for any operator, but […]
August 14, 2013 Lumina FX2 rechargeable candle set from Sterno CandleLamp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjN3HYkZmAQ Creating ambiance is crucial. Sterno Candle Lamp has created a rechargeable candle system that is space saving, cost efficient, versatile, and flameless. The new Lumina FX2 rechargeable candle set from Sterno CandleLamp is a system that can help any end user set the perfect ambiance. The system comes with a remote for setting options […]
August 12, 2013 Perlick: Wine On Tap
Wine on tap is an increasingly popular trend. Perlick is leading the way with its WINEcertified kit and direct dispensers to make sure that every glass of wine that gets poured from a tap tastes the way it should. Three things that ruin any bottle of wine are inconsistent temperature, exposure to light and oxidation. […]
August 1, 2013 American Metalcraft Minis
The newest items added to the line of mini serving vessels from American Metalcraft are great. The new additions, pictured above, include a mini aluminum pie pan, tiny milk cans and mini galvanized pails. These three new items are an extension of shrinking and re-purposing items classically found in kitchens as single-serve vessels. They give […]
July 23, 2013 Cooper-Atkins HACCP Management
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkB0IKvs0UA Every food operation’s first priority should be to produce safe food. Having a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) can help you in monitoring your number one priority. Cooper-Atkins has recently released its HACCP Manager in order to make it easier for food service professionals to implement and maintain their HACCP plans. The […]
July 19, 2013 San Jamar ModPans
The new San Jamar ModPans are a great alternative to stainless steel food pans and plastic deli rounds for food preparation and storage. Prep, measure, store, seal, stack, even microwave; the design combines the durability of a stainless steel food pan and the convenience of a deli tray. The San Jamar ModPans fit the same […]