I am currently employed as the assistant chef at a restaurant on the M1 near Rugby. I have a very good relationship with ownership and my superior, so they do not care that I occasionally cater events on the side. Right now I am doing about three weddings per month along with the occasional party. It is all informal, cash in hand type transactions with no need to involve Her Majesty’s government in the matter. However I am thinking about exactly what sort of catering equipment I would need to do things on a somewhat larger scale. At the moment I have the use of a Renault Kango my brother in law owns and my sister usually helps me out to earn a bit of money on the side. Of course I would need a real panel van to go on a full scale and a lot of my own pots and serving vessels for transporting cooked foods.
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I Am Thinking About Doing Some Catering on the Side
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011Nummy Food Options
Thursday, August 4th, 2011When you are looking for yummy and delicious dinner options, you may find yourself looking at lots of different options and find yourself craving something delicious. The one thing that many people want, but few of us are bold enough to try is Sushi Recipes. Sushi Recipes are a delicious option that can really make the food you love taste great and affordable. Let’s face it, going out to a sushi restaurant can be really expensive and if you don’t have a great deal of expendable income, it can be something that you can’t afford to have very often even if you want it. Taking a look at all of the great Sushi Recipes out there, many people are surprised by how easy sushi can actually be to make. There are so many delicious options to choose from and you can make them easily at home in your own kitchen for a great price.
Watermelons and Blueberries for Vitality
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011There are plenty of readily available fresh fruits for us to savor and profit nutritiously from. Now, let’s consider two of quite possibly the most delectable fruits available in many parts of the world, the blueberries and watermelons. This write-up will emphasize on the many benefits that these two fruits can give us.
Watermelon is definitely an abundant source of lycopene, on fo the most powerful antioxidants to fight cancer. Lycopene has been tested to avoid the growth of hazardous free radicals. The free radicals are hugely connected with cellular decline, and results in many diseases, which could even potentially result in many forms of cancer. Lycopene likewise facilitates in the fortification of the bones.
Now, blueberries will not be left out when it comes to nutrition. It has also been medically proven that blueberry is just as effective as any synthetic drug when it comes to fighting off hypertension and also Urinary Tract Infection. Aside from that, it is also rich in vitamin A, C and E that can greatly assist in nourishing the skin, removing wrinkles and also making you generally look younger.
The best way to consume these are by juicing for faster absorption. You can also choose to include them in the other fruit or vegetable juice recipes.
Pizza Pan Variations
Monday, August 1st, 2011Of the multitudes of pizza pans for sale today there are a few that stand out from the rest. These are pans which incorporate certain design features that make them easier to use and which will generally produce a better result than other pans. First of all look for a brand that you can trust – this is usually a brand that specialises in either pizza equipment or cooking equipment. Buying a pan from a generic label can be risky as the manufacturer is not as concerned about protecting the brand image and may instead cut corners in design or production. Next, look for a pizza pan that is made from thick and sturdy metal as the last thing you want is for your pizza pan to buckle. Selecting one that has a rolled edge is a good move as this will help the pizza pans structural strength, and minimise the chance of it buckling.
Difference Between Herbal Teas and Normal Tea
Saturday, July 16th, 2011Herbal Teas has a lot more benefits than the non herbal tea. Be it black tea or simple tea or any other form of tea but herbal tea has yet proven to be the best n most healthy one. As it is made of different herbs they are not much harmful, whereas the non herbal teas are made from the same plant. They may acquire different color or taste but they do contain caffeine as they originate from one plant. Herbal tea is completely caffeine free and is of great benefit for cure treatments. They are present in the market in different forms. They are entirely different from the non herbal teas and are much risk free than them. You should know the correct type and option of herbal tea so that you can benefit yourself the maximum from this caffeine free tea. Non herbal teas should not be used in an excess amount.
This Has to Be My All Time Favorite Bar in Melbourne
Saturday, July 16th, 2011I tend to go to bars every weekend with some close friends. We try and go to different venues each weekend however I do have an all time favorite which happens to be the Marquee Club in Melbourne, Australia. It is absolutely fantastic and is not one of those over done places where everyone has to look perfect to get into the venue. We normally tend to go there once a month on a Saturday. There are two levels. I prefer the second floor where they play the latest music and has a great dancing floor. It is a great meeting point and have met many people and potential boyfriends. They think of all the small details – from the hip Facebook coasters to the pop art on the walls. The drinks are reasonably priced and is open through to the early hours of the morning. Upstairs is slightly more sophisticated than downstairs so it pays to ensure you have decent clothing, hair and make up. We normally get there around 10pm and don’t leave until 5am so it must be good!
The Best Wine in UK
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011In any party or special occasion, one of the things that you need to consider to serve your guests is fine wine. It is always good to drink wine while socializing. Knowing this and this instrumental to get very good wine and the first thing that you should figure out this where to get it. I was faced with a similar predicament and I did not know where to buy a good wine. So I quickly went online and looked at customer reviews and I was redirected to a website called www.quintessentiallywine.com in which they served a variety of high-quality wine. Their customer service support also help me pick up the perfect wine for the occasion. I am very happy with their product and whenever there is a party I always tell the host to go check their website. My experience with them has been very good and I always come to them when I need fine quality wine.
Extraordinary Retro Kitchens
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011The ordinary kitchen has a window or two, a white tile counter, sink, refrigerator and a variety of cabinets and appliances here and there. Functional, yes. Interesting, No. Many people today are redecorating their kitchens to make it more than just a functional place to store and cook food. One of the most popular decorating themes is the 1950s, or Retro style. This style is fairly easy to set up. Many current appliances are available that fit into the retro decorating scheme. Replica retro toasters, stand mixers, blenders, percolators and other appliances are easily found in most brick and mortar shops as well as on the Internet.
For the true connoisseurs, with a large wallet, a number of specialty dealers sell refurbished original vintage appliances. These can be quite expensive, and are primarily for collectors. Collectors who enjoy finding hidden treasures (and saving money) can sometimes find excellent vintage retro appliances at garage sales or flea markets. However, it is important to have any old used appliance checked over by an electrician to make sure the wiring is still good and compatible with current household electrical systems.
Tortilla Canary Wharf is One of the Best Tortilla London Restaurants and You Can Even Do Tortilla Online Ordering with Them
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011If you want great Mexican food and you don’t know where to go then there is only one place to try and that is Tortilla canary Wharf. This is obviously the best place if you are in or near that part of London. There are other Tortilla restaurants in London and you will be able to find one near you if you want one. This just happens to be my favourite Tortilla London as the staff are so lovely and always keep their heads even though they are incredibly busy all the time.
Tortilla online ordering is available from all the London restaurants which is brilliant. This is so important as it means that by now, since they have opened so many of them, they are able to provide a great service for most of the London area. I would suggest that you try a Burrito if you are there and I would definitely suggest ordering the nachos with cheese and a salad if you ever want something a little different for lunch. It is such a nice lunch to have and if you have a Taco as well you get a great nutritious meal all in one. Don’t delay though, make sure you give these new and exciting restaurants a go before everyone discovers them!
Do You Love Cooking?
Monday, May 16th, 2011Do you like to cook? Cooking is part of my daily life. Everyday, cooking is part of my daily routine as a mother. I like to prepare and cook delicious but nutritious food for my kids but my problem is; my kids don’t like to eat vegetables. I try to introduce to their diet some simple vegetables like carrots and potatoes but still they would just avoid it. Once, I cooked a recipe with the mixture of pork lean meat with potatoes and carrots. Still they ignore the vegetables and just ate the pork.
Preparing delicious but healthy foods for my kids is a great challenge for me as a mother. In fact I’m getting worried about my daughter’s weight since she is more than 5 kilos overweight for her age. I tried different ways on how to encourage them to eat nutritious foods most especially vegetables but I just failed. My kids are very picky eaters and only eat the foods that they like. Fried chicken, spaghetti and processed meat food are their favorite. These types of food are always present in their weekly menu. Most of time they enjoy eating in fast food chains and its becoming their habit.
As early as their age; I want them to be healthy eaters because I want my children to be healthy. I like to teach to them the importance of eating healthy foods for their physical well being and also encouraging my kids to be more physically fit and healthy in order for them to be more active and full of energy in everything they need.
123recipes.com is very helpful to me since I can get many information about special recipes I like to cook and it is very convenient for me as a working and full time mom.
My knowledge in preparing and cooking foods was enhanced and developed. I am very grateful that there are these types of websites since my cooking became much easier and enjoyable. I never thought cooking has been this quick and easy. I do not need to go to a bookstore and spend more dollars in purchasing cookbooks. All I want and need is all in their website and I learned a lot of new and exciting recipes that are very good and tasty and most of all healthy.
The VIP Club for Chicken Lovers
Friday, May 13th, 2011Here is the latest new club for chicken meal lovers. Foodies and non foodies will now be pleased to know that Boston Market has launched their new marketing strategy. Coming out with a VIP club for avid diners, the Boston Market has created a special group that takes care of their avid followers. Not only will members of the VIP club get some great Boston Market coupons, but they will also be privy to special discounts and promos.
So if you are interested to be a part of this group that gets good discounts, just sign up online. You will get exclusive offers all year long from the restaurant. You even get $3 off if you sign up.
One of the many perks on being a member of this club would be the special discounts you can get while dining at the Boston Market. You will also get the latest updates on promos. Learn more at www.BostonMarketCouponsx.com.
Fluffy, Frothy, Fresh Whipped Cream
Sunday, April 24th, 2011If you want to try new recipes using espuma technique and find it hard to whip the cream, worry no more as all you need to have in your kitchen is the cream whipper. This cool kitchen tool has made many gourmet chefs happy around the world. Preparing the whipped cream or sauce can easily be done without worrying about the texture anymore. You can even prepare it beforehand to save time. Just like those baristas in the coffee shops, they can easily serve frappuccino or any type of coffee that requires fresh whipped cream because of this device. The main key is the cream charger. Instead of using electric devices, this cream whipper or dispenser can whip the cream in a few seconds. It releases nitrous oxide into the cream easily by screwing the charger into the dispenser and automatically makes it frothy and fluffy. You can order your own whipper online but make sure that you purchase it from the best manufacturer and online store.
The Best Cooking Grill for Your Kitchen – Weber Q 300 Gas Grill
Saturday, April 9th, 2011The push button ignition on the Weber Q series of grills is one of the biggest reasons why I think they are the most convenient set of outdoor propane gas barbecue grills to purchase. Most of the grills made by other manufacturers in today’s day and age are often made out of materials that are too heavy to use on a portable grill. For example, there are a number of propane gas grills available on the market today that use cast-iron bodies. When you’re going to cook with gas, cast-iron doesn’t really make that much of a difference since the heat that you’re going to be using will be applied directly to the meat therefore purchasing a Weber Q 300 gas grill which is made out of aluminum instead of cast-iron makes more sense because moving it around will be easier since aluminum happens to be inherently lighter than cast-iron.
The Best Tabletop Grill Available in Market is Cuisinart 220 Propane Gas Grill
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011Cuisinart has really outdone themselves with the CGG 220 tabletop propane gas grill which they have recently launched in the United States. The biggest reason that I am such a fan of this grill is because of the fact that you can get a lot of work done on this beast and once you’re done with it you easily push forward and do more. If you’re somebody who hosts a lot of barbecue parties then you definitely want to get this grill because it is capable of generating about 12,000 BTU of raw power that is channelled using stainless steel burners that will ensure that you get the right amount of heat to your meat! Pun intended. While features like folding side shelves as well as inbuilt temperature gauges are standard on this grill the one thing that truly sets it apart is the all-purpose removable vegetable cooking panel which can help you with up a fondue while you are cooking your steak.
Grilling with the Use of a Charcoal Grill
Monday, March 28th, 2011People would give positive charcoal grill reviews in order to testify how great this type of grill is and to make people decide to have a charcoal grill instead of other type of grills like gas grill. Charcoal grills are not that hard to use. All you need to learn is how to make up a fire and how to adjust the heat. In making up a fire, you need to pile the coals first because it would help you more to create a fire. You have to keep the pile for about 20 minutes before you scatter them in your grill. In a charcoal grill, the charcoals are responsible for the heat that is produced. In controlling the heat in a charcoal grill, it wouldn’t be the same as your gas grill because all you need to do with a gas grill is to lower the setting when you need to reduce the heat. With the use of a charcoal grill, you have to manipulate the charcoals to help you reduce the heat. In reducing the heat, you need to remove the rack first then you can either spread the charcoals or you can remove some of the coals to reduce the heat. There are also times wherein the coals are not producing too much heat and it is very ineffective in cooking your food. When you encounter this, you have to tap the ashes off; you can add up more coals and gather the coals all together to help you create heat.
Cucina Pro Fresh Pasta Set
Thursday, March 10th, 2011There are several versions of cucina pro pasta maker that are available in the market today and one of them is the Cucina Pro 178 fresh pasta set. This kitchen utensil includes everything that you need to get artistic in the kitchen and create all kinds of great homemade Italian pasta. If it is your first time to make your own fresh pasta, you don’t need of too much accessories, what you need is just a few extra cutters and attachment that will stimulate you into trying new ideas and new recipes. Cucina Pro 178 is an inexpensive piece of gadget yet gives you everything to make your own fresh pasta. You can now enjoy the fresh spaghetti, fettuccine, angel hair pasta, ravioli and lasagnette with ease at your own home. This product is constructed from chrome plated steel, pretty solid, and since there is actually very little that complicates in the design, then very little also that can also go wrong with such a product.
The Best Inexpensive Dutch Oven
Thursday, March 10th, 2011The best dutch oven can cost a lot of money, but if you know how to shop around and do some research you can probably find an online seller that has a great dutch oven which costs less than half of the price you would pay in the stores. It is important that you thoroughly research dutch ovens and become acquainted with all of the various details that might be listed in an online description. You need to be knowledgeable so that you do not accidentally purchase an inferior model of dutch oven. Most online sellers try to be very reputable because a report against their business conduct could make it difficult for them to sell anything else that they have listed on that particular website. However, there are some that will not go beyond the bare minimum of information about the product that they are selling. If you like a dutch oven that is advertised like that, you can always ask the seller questions to acquire more information.
Why You Need to Buy Catering Equipment for Your Restaurant
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011Owning a restaurant requires the owner to have a lot of fixed costs. If you are trying to run a successful business finding the best deals on your equipment purchases can be the difference between success and failure. An issue to look into with any type of business is looking for equipment that is available for a lower cost than your current prices. If you are able to get a deal on your equipment you can save a lot of money in the long run. Always consider buying catering equipment that is available for the lowest price on different retailers. Taking your time to look at quality wholesalers is a great way to see the overall selection of equipment that is available for you to purchase. Retailers are more likely to offer you a better deal if you buy larger quantities of equipment. This will ensure you find something that is right for you.
Some Features of Marvel Clear Ice Maker
Monday, February 28th, 2011The marvel clear ice maker is suitable for any household operation as it can manufacture and store up to 35 pounds of ice daily. It has high-efficiency microprocessors that give greater temperature control just so you can have that steady supply of fresh ice for your needs. The durable construction of the ice maker introduces a very efficient compressor with its commercial condenser, a highly effective fan motor for long lasting operations. It can be readily built in on any cabinet space with its leveling legs for adjusting the height. The exterior surface is durable, and at the same time attractive with its baked acrylic enamel finish. It can maintain a temperature range of 30 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit. As well as the compressor is ideally designed for the most favorable cooling performance. It requires water pressure of 20-100 PSI with a.25″ tubing for the water feed. This ice maker accepts 5/8″ for the drain tubes and 1.5″ drain pipe. It can achieve a field reversible door swing with its professionally-styled handle. Usually it features 120 volts/ 3A running/ 15A start-up.
Storybrook Mountain Vineyards
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011Jerry Serps in many ways epitomizes what Napa Valley has become. A Stanford University professor of European history, he clearly comes into the wine industry from outside. Even if you only receive wine gifts on a fairly regular basis, it’s pretty easy to see why this is an incredible winery. With forty three acres planted much of which centers around Zinfandel and a smaller amount of a Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel based blend named Anataeus (a mythological figure who takes strength from mother Earth). The Zinfandel ratings from critics are always high and consumers love the fruit forward versions of the wine which seem to have settled in the lower to mid ninty point range for most vintages. As you might know, Zinfandel’s are typically not scored as highly as other varietals so those ratings put the Zin’s at the very top of their class as far as wine goes.