National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation to Hold 13th Annual Culinary and Management Competition in Minneapolis, Minn. May 3-5 WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 23, 2014 – The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is preparing to host the 13th annual National ProStart Invitational at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, Minn. May 3-5. More than 300 top ProStart students fromFIND OUT MORE |
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10 Surprising Uses For Yogurt in Cooking
Yogurt is a popular snack food that you’ve probably eaten in those little cups with fruit on the bottom. While it’s easy to enjoy that way, there are also plenty of other ways to enjoy this creamy, cultured dairy product that doesn’t involve a berry parfait or a smoothie. Whether you buy the plain varietyFIND OUT MORE |
Cooking and Kitchen Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Every cook does things his own way, and there is no shame in that. It’s what makes each chef different and what makes you want to eat one person’s cooking over another. Of course there are some techniques and habits that make a difference for all cooks, some of which you’re probably using right now.FIND OUT MORE |
5 Warnings Before Going Gluten Free
Walk down the aisles of your local supermarket, and you are sure to see plenty of products slapped with a label that states it’s gluten free. Gluten, a protein in wheat that causes sensitivity in a lot of people, has suddenly become an enemy to many households. Because it’s in flour and most types ofFIND OUT MORE |
Easy Cold Soups For Spring and Summer
When you think of soup, you probably think of something piping hot, something that will comfort you on a cold winter night, right? While hot soups definitely have a place on your culinary table, cold soups are worth trying, especially in the warmer months. Most of these require little, if any, actually cooking, and canFIND OUT MORE |
Fourth and Final Episode Reveals Winner of CRPC
Emmy-award-winning competition releases new episode online CHICAGO (April 21, 2014) – The fourth and final episode of Season Three of the Emmy-award-winning Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition (CRPC) is now available. The final episode can be viewed at http://youtu.be/a3axQXj3brE. We, at Chef Works, want to congratulate all the competitors that participated in this competition. We have been watchingFIND OUT MORE |
Amazing Uses For Coconut Oil
Coconut is one of the most widely eaten foods in the world, and it has many amazing health benefits. The oil, which is high in nutrients and heart healthy fats, is becoming more popular in the kitchen, but it also has many other uses that may surprise you. Read on for some ways that thatFIND OUT MORE |
The Shelf Life of Food
This infographic demonstrates the shelf life of food. Hopefully this helps prevent you from eating spoiled food in the future 🙂 Embed This Image On Your Site (copy code below): Courtesy of: Chef Works
Pros and Cons of Joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
If you visit your local farmer’s market, you’ve probably seen many farmers offering what is known as a CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture. A CSA is a program offered by a grower or producer in which you pay a fee for a share of the crop. You then get weekly deliveries of whatever is producedFIND OUT MORE |
10 Tips on Becoming a Vegetarian (Or Just Eat Less Meat)
There are many reasons to eat less meat these days, and vegetarians aren’t nearly as uncommon as they were decades ago. Whether you want to dabble in a meatless lifestyle for health reasons, religious reasons, or want to get more involved in animal rights, it’s easier than ever to eat a meat free diet. WithFIND OUT MORE |