October 24th, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Bill Urell
Drinking tea was formerly only second to coffee when it comes to being the most favorable beverage in the world after water. But now, even in coffee shops, there are various tea concoctions available to the consumers. Milk tea and coffee tea concoctions are as abundant as there are different kinds of coffee brews. Different kinds of tea available in the market are as varied as there are different kinds of coffee. These are signs of teas popularity as an alternative beverage to coffee.
Both tea and coffee have caffeine and both beverages have medical benefits discovered through numerous research studies. What the tea beverage has many of that coffee has little of are the antioxidants that fights off and manage cancer-causing free radicals. Antioxidant properties of a tea made it quite popular at this present age when the number of cancer diseases is on the rise. Aside from cancer, tea has other medicinal properties over coffee that can provide relief from a number of sickness and its symptoms.
There are four types of tea; the green tea, black tea, white tea and oolong tea. These types of tea are made with varying steeping processes of different parts of the tea bush plant, camellia sinensis that can either be its leaves and small twigs or buds. Processing covers the fermentation, heating and drying of the parts of the tea bush. The addition of other herbs and flowers can contribute to the distinct taste of the tea.
Aside from the iced tea, present day tea concoctions include the so-called herbal tea or herbal infusion available in hot or cold serving. These tea concoctions are formed by adding a particular type of herb or fruit in the tea. Such herbal teas include the chamomile tea. The chamomile tea is also available in the market as a decaffeinated product for people who are advised not to drink too much caffeine. Herbal tea concoctions are presently famous in the mainstream market and are hip among the younger generation. This is the main reason behind the tea’’s present popularity.
From its birthplace in China, tea drinking has captured the taste of the rest of the world and is now considered a global beverage like the coffee. Whether at home sipping a hot green tea or inside a coffee shop enjoying a herbal infusion tea or an iced tea, the tea has finally gained status as a respectable beverage of the public. Present reviews shows that the tea will be as much a part of daily life as coffee. As more and more studies support the drinking of tea and the global taste of tea flavors are continuously being improved, it is expected that the beverage will continue to rival the coffee.
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October 23rd, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Jimmy Cox
I am afraid I always have to suppress a grin when people ask me how long a wine needs to mature because I know that all they really want to know is how soon they can drink it. It is surprising the number of people who simply will not believe that wines improve with age. They set about making wines possessed of an urgency which should not exist and an impatience that is hard to believe. They really believe that wine can be made, matured and drunk in six or seven weeks.
With luck, you might get fermentation over and done with and your wines clear and bottled in that time, and truly they are drinkable even so young, but and it is an enormous ”but” wine tasted at that tender age cannot be compared with the same wine tasted a year later. It is impossible to describe the changes that take place, but take place they do. Chemical changes are taking place constantly, so that one batch of wine does not taste the same when sampled at intervals of six weeks.
I know full well that you will be itching to get your teeth into these wines and I cannot blame you for that I”m the same myself, always anxious to sample the latest batch to be bottled off. And it is a waste of time for me to tell you to keep it at least a year before drinking because I know you”ll never manage it; especially after you had a taste of it when siphoning it into bottles.
But please do this for your own sake. At bottling time, put, say, two bottles in the attic or some place where they cannot be reached easily send them to me if you like. Seriously, those two bottles of each lot made will soon mount up to a nice little stock. The remaining four bottles from each gallon may be used as required.
The whole secret of building up a stock is to make several lots at the same time and when a jar is emptied at bottling time, start again with another lot. In this way you will always have a few gallons fermenting, several dozen bottles for use as required and a dozen or so slowly growing into a nice reserve.
Then, when the first two bottles put away are a year or two old you may sample them. These will have become such magnificent wines in that time that your lesson will have been well and truly learned and the vow taken that henceforth half of all that is bottled is going to the attic. I hope it does, and I hope even more that you will be able to keep some of it for five years at least. For at five years it is better than age four and at three years old it is better than age two. I have proved all this to myself and have a few bottles of wine that I made over fifteen years ago. Must see what they”re like, soon.
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By Jimmy Cox
Although several coloring agents are available, paste colors have been found to be the most generally satisfactory. The range of colors available to the decorator, in addition to the primaries - red, blue and yellow - includes violet, green, brown and pink. The color wheel, of course, shows us that we can get along very well with only the 3 primaries.
In using paste colors, it is well to remember that a little goes a long way. A relatively small amount of the intense paste color will tint a large amount of white icing. The colored icing and not the paste colors are used in mixing other colors, since paste colors by themselves are too intense for accurate color blending. We do, however, use paste colors full strength when we add them to water to prepare a colored spray. The illustrations on the preceding page demonstrate step by step the approved method of color mixing and blending.
The color wheel tells us how to obtain any color from various combinations of the three primary colors. It remains now to modify the colors obtained (dark or light - warm or cold) to suit our requirements. For example: we mix a small amount of blue icing and a small amount of yellow icing and blend the two together to obtain a green icing. Chances are that the resulting color will be too deep (too green) for, let us say, spring foliage. We simply add more yellow to the mixture to get a “spring” green and then blend in enough white icing to obtain the light tint required.
After we have learned to produce any color we require, we can then consider some refinements in the use of color. For example: a cake decorated with bright colored flowers may appear too “contrast” because of the strength and variety of the colors used. The contrast can be reduced and the color scheme rendered more harmonious by adding very small amounts of the colors of each flower into the green of its leaves. This is called “graying” and is very effective especially when the color is left in streaks rather than thoroughly mixed into the green.
In general avoid deep colors except for small areas (accents) and perhaps in Christmas and Halloween cakes. Follow nature in choosing color schemes and allow your creative imagination to guide you.
Spatula Striping is the most usual color blending method. After placing a tube in the cone, use a small bow knife and put a one inch strip of colored icing down the entire side of the cone. After striping the cone, fill the remainder of the cone with white icing. As an example, let’’s say you want to make some pink and white roses. The pink will appear on the inside, of the rose and the white should be out at the tips. This simulates the way nature bleaches out the rose at the tips of the petals. In this case you would strip the large side of a No. 104 tube in pink icing with a strip approximately 1/2 inch thick and 1 inch wide and the remainder would be filled with white icing. Then as you make your rose, the petals will be pink except for the tips which are white.
This method of striping can and should be used on borders. In making a shell border with a large star tube, the cone should have a narrow strip of colored icing on one side. The rest of the cone is filled with white icing. This gives the border a beautiful two-tone effect.
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By John Hilaire
Anyone can make a cup of coffee: the procedures are common knowledge and really not that difficult to do. How to make a good cup of coffee, however? That’’s a different story! There are many elements that go into making a good cup of coffee. From the purchasing to the preparation, remembering a few simple tips on how to make coffee will help you to achieve the perfect results!
It’’s All In The Beans: Purchasing And Storing
One of the keys to making coffee is purchasing high quality ingredients. That said, you should make sure that the coffee beans you buy are top of the line. When it comes to coffee beans, good is somewhat of a subjective term, because everyone has different tastes and preferences.
However, you can make sure that you are buying top quality beans by making your purchase from a supplier with a good reputation. Additionally, you should make sure that you purchase your coffee beans from an airtight bag instead of a self-serve bin. The longer coffee beans are exposed to air, the faster they lose their flavor.
Which brings up another tip for how to make coffee: when storing your coffee beans, do not open the airtight package until just before you are ready to prepare the coffee in order to ensure a strong, clean flavor. After the first time you open the bag, store the remaining beans in an airtight bag.
The Right Grind
Grinding the coffee beans yourself will make the flavor of the coffee stand out. After learning how to make good coffee, all you need to do is buy a coffee grinder. However, it is important to make sure that the coffee grinder is compatible with your coffee brewer; it should also have the ability to vary the coarseness and fineness of the grinds.
There are three different types of coffee grinders: coarse grind, medium grind, and fine grind. A course grind is good for percolators and French Presses, while a medium grind is more compatible with a wide variety of coffee brewers. If you have an espresso machine, then a fine grind is the way to go!
Water, Water, Everywhere
Coffee is 98% water, so the kind of water that you use in your coffee can make all the difference! If your tap water is poor quality, you might try filtering it before using it to make coffee. Another alternative is to use bottled water instead. Also make sure that the water is at the right temperature. The best water temperature for making coffee is just below boiling point.
Share The Success
One you have made the perfect cup of coffee, you will want to share it with everyone you can. These tips on how to make good coffee will serve you well in any family, holiday, or social gatherings you might encounter in the future!
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October 21st, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Patrick Tang
When an Aussie says ”would you fancy a barbie at my place tomorrow?” they are not speaking of an American doll with a large bosom. Barbie is simply slang for barbecue and there is great similarity between the behavior of the Australians and many other nationalities when the sun shines on a nice summer day; the air fills with clouds of smoke from the burning charcoal, heat beats or just a gas barbecue store in the park. The range of food items includes meat to seafood. Seafood is used frequently for a Christmas barbecue and hence the phrase ”prawn on a barbie”. Seafood is used frequently may be because of the easy access to this type of food. Australia is a world producer of lobster, squid, octopus and cuttlefish.
The Australians are also known to use portable grills to make the barbie as a picnic. They often combine being at the beach with grilling. A normal day at the beach includes the fumes of grills cooking up seafood and a few burgers and hot dogs as well.
Unity through the grill
In some country such as South Africa, BBQ has its own significant day. On September the 24, which is also the National Heritage Day, the South Africans are united by the braai. This doesn”t mean that each city throws a gigantic BBQ for its citizens, but rather that people charge up their grills for friends and family in their private gardens. The word braai comes from the word braaivleis which is Afrikaans for roasted meat. In South Africa there are 11 different official languages but the only word used for BBQ is braai. Therefore this national grill day is seen as a manifestation of unity.
How to make a real BBQ
The ingredients for a successful BBQ are universal. They might differ slightly depending on what kind of foods are most commonly eaten but it is a fact that the BBQ is mainly a social event wherever it is held. Almost anything can be put on the grill but it is important to adjust the props to the crowd that participates. A good BBQ includes snacks, drinks and many times music and games. If the BBQ is enjoyed at home many things like bathrooms and other utilities of comfort makes it easier to please the guests.
Having a BBQ outside on a beach or in a park means that plans must be made to cater to all sorts of needs that might arise. It also means that the food to be grilled must be prepared and packed in a way that it stays good all the way to the grilling. Another very important thing to think about before taking off for an outdoor grill is safety. In many countries there are periods when grilling outside can only be done if certain restrictions are adhered to. Always check the rules for fires outside and in any case be prepared to put out one if it becomes necessary.
The most important is that grilling is a social event. Each group of friends will set their specific tone to the event. Prepare games and activities that are appropriate but don”t be disappointed if the grilling takes on a completely different direction as people add their personal flavor to it.
Recipe of the Day
Barbecue Mushroom Brushcetta
This recipe is especially useful for mushroom that is at least 5cm (or 2 inches) in diameter and it needs to be an open mushroom. Furthermore, fresh field mushroom is required. To clean a mushroom, just give it a quick brush using a paper towel or clean tea towel. Please avoid rinsing it under the tap as mushroom will absorb the water and spoil the taste to the cooking.
It can be served as a starter just like any brushcetta based on bread or be part of the barbecue meal.
Serving Size
4 People (assuming 2 mushrooms per person)
Ingredients
1. 8 large field mushrooms brushed
2. 8 tspn of Aged Balsamic Vinegar
3. 16 Tspn of virgin olive oil
4. 1 whole red capsicum
5. 1 large onion sliced
6. A jar of Gourmet Chevre
7. 8 Tspn of Lemon infused extra virgin olive oil
8. Salt & pepper to season
Method
1. Gently clean your mushroom by brushing it. Cut off the stalk but make sure you do not create a hole in the middle of the mushroom or puncture the mushroom in any form.
2. Brush the smooth face of the mushroom generous with olive oil and place it upside down on a plate.
3. Drizzle two table spoon of virgin olive oil onto each of the grill face side of the mushroom. Season it with salt and pepper.
4. Set it aside and prepared the red capsicum by roasting it over the BBQ store until the outside is fully charred. Place it immediately into a clean food storage bag to cool down. When it is cool enough to touch, peel of the charred skin, deseed and diced into small pieces.
5. Roast the onion on the BBQ plate until they are caramelized, chopped them into coarse pieces almost the same size as that of the roasted capsicum pieces.
6. Place each of the mushroom on the BBQ store ensuring that the grill side is always facing up (do not turn it over during the cooking process; you want to preserve all the juices in the mushroom).
7. Once cook, transfer them into a serving plate. Top the mushroom up with the prepared onion then the capsicum pieces.
8. Drizzle a spoonful of lemon infused extra virgin olive oil onto each mushroom follow by the balsamic vinegar.
9. Finally break the Gourmet Chevre into coarse pieces and place them on top of all the fillings on the mushroom and serve.
Note that if you don”t intent to have a BBQ, you can use a fry pan for this purpose to cook the mushroom. You will also need to roast the capsicum in your grill be careful not to cause a fire.
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Patrick Tang is the author of this article. His passion for good quality gourmet food and gifts has driven him to setup Fabulously Gourmet for the Australian Community.
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October 19th, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Patrick Tang
Today the planet seems smaller than ever. Our modern world with all of its inventions has made it possible for people living on opposite sides of the globe not only to know about each other but also to become friends. Friendships are made by way of travel or through the Internet. This highly communicative world has made it possible for people to share information about their culture, language and of course cuisine. Originality is a must when it comes to gourmet food and location has a great impact on what will be viewed as a delicacy.
Knowing what to eat and when
It is true that gourmet food is much more than its ingredients. In most part of the world people expect a delight for the eye as well as an exquisite taste when they order in a gourmet dish. It is also considered more interesting to eat exotic foods; which brings with it the possibility of something that would be considered quite regular in its land of origin but gourmet somewhere else.
In most places of the world people love to eat cheese. In America, Swiss cheese is considered a delicacy and in Europe the French are known for their cheese making skills. In order to take the cheese up the ladder from making the morning sandwich really tasty it can simply be melted in the evening and served as Fondue. The same bread used in the morning will now be dipped in the cheese and the meal is considered gourmet food.
Time and place does matter when it comes to gourmet food. Sometimes a regular food takes on a completely different look and becomes the latest hit in one place while another food is tied to a specific time and its place of origin.
While many Swedes view the Italian Caffe Latte as a gourmet version of coffee the Italians leave it to the tourist to pay lots of money to drink their morning coffee in the afternoon. Something the Italians most likely will never view as gourmet food is the Swedish root called the black root. This root is especially cooked for the annual festival of Marten the Goose. A food connected with a local festival usually stays local unless the festival takes on wings.
Original ingredients
While the black root is a rare Swedish delicacy, snails can be found in most of the world. Repulsive to some, snails are viewed as high class cuisine to others. Under the much more elegant name of Escargots Americans and Europeans can order in this French dish as an appetizer. It is usually spiced up with garlic and butter and it is carefully prepared not to contain any toxic item that the snail might have eaten.
There are many examples of ingredients that can only be found in certain places and are therefore viewed as exotic. The truffle is a mushroom that has been called “the diamond of the kitchen” by Brillat-Savarin. It is mostly produced in Europe but there is also a Chinese version called the Chinese Truffle. This delicacy is sought after all over the world and it is very expensive. The Black Summer Truffle can cost up to $670 a pound.
Some ingredients are tied to season and can therefore be considered a seasonal gourmet food. In general gourmet food wouldn”t be viewed as gourmet if it didn”t taste, smell and look great. A fresh dessert with strawberries can certainly be produced year around by importing the berries but people are quite picky when it comes to these delicious red treats. It seems that in most countries around the world people believe that their native strawberries are the best. Dipped in the finest Swiss chocolate it just won”t be the same treat if the berry was imported from Greece!
Recipe of the Day
Chocolate Chili Marshmallow Tree
This is a desert treat with an excellent visual effect and yet simple to make; you can even add Christmas decoration to make it look like a Christmas tree. This recipe also uses the chocolate chili sauce, for those who has not try this combination, please give it a go, you will be more than pleasantly surprise.
The candied fruit is used to add in effect, so use something like orange which are sliced and half or kiwi fruit. Another alternative to candied fruit is dried fruit such as kiwi fruit slices. However, whichever you use, make sure it is of a contrasting colour.
Serving Size
2 or 4 People depending how much you are willing share?
Ingredients
1. 3 x 250g packet of Dark Chocolate Rocky Road
2. 1 x 100g packet of soft candied fruit
3. 1 x 250ml jar of Dark Chocolate Chili Sauce refrigerated
4. 1 x 50g unsalted roasted peanuts coarsely chopped
Method
1. Clean a flat serving plate with an approximate diameter of 25cm; make sure it is completely dry.
2. Build your tree using by cutting the rocky road to the appropriate size from big chunk at the bottom to smaller chunk at the top to achieve a conical shape.
3. Insert the candied or dried fruit pieces along the tree in regular interval or according to your fancy at the time.
4. Drizzle the dark chocolate chili sauce from the top to the bottom of the three generously. Avoid covering the whole tree with it and the candied/dried fruit. If the chocolate chili sauce does not drizzle, dip the bottom into a container of warm water for a few minutes to soften it.
5. Sprinkle with the coarse nut and serve immediately.
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Patrick Tang is the author of this article. His passion for good quality gourmet food and gifts has driven him to setup Fabulously Gourmet for the Australian Community.
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October 19th, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Steven Broffman
Herbal teas are gaining popularity these days as consumers choose to branch out from the more traditional green and black varieties. Many herbal teas are caffeine free, providing an attractive alternative for those who wish to enjoy the health benefits of tea without worrying about the side effects of caffeine. There are wide varieties of herbal teas available these days; it seems like tea manufactures have found a way to incorporate every possible herb into some of their tea blends. Some herbal teas are even marketed as “pregnancy teas”.
Most herbal teas are safe to drink during pregnancy, just be sure to carefully check the label and consult with your doctor before you try anything herbal. Certain ingredients, when taken in high doses, can be harmful to your unborn baby. It is also important to note that herbal teas aren”t regulated by any specific agency. Some of the ingredients can create diarrhea or heart palpitations if over-consumed, so try not to experiment with any ingredients you aren”t completely familiar with at this time.
A number of herbal tea blends might contain cohosh, pennyroyal, mugwort, ma huang, and even ephedra. If your tea contains any of these ingredients, it’’s probably best to avoid. None of these ingredients are good to consume during pregnancy.
If you decide to make your own herbal tea, just use common sense with the herbs you choose. Make sure every herb you use is washed thoroughly to be free of pesticides, and try to avoid picking “wild” herbs unless you are absolutely sure what they are.
Most people find that herbal teas are relaxing, calming, and soothing to the senses. They have natural healing properties, and also are caffeine free to promote a good night’’s sleep. If you are considering switching to herbal teas you will find that you benefit from the natural anti-oxidant properties of many of the herbs used in teas, and may be less prone to colds, infections, and may have more energy and generally feel better.
Again, I want to stress that caution should be used if you have never used herbal teas before, as they can cause slight reactions in some women. If you are unsure about a certain tea blend, it’’s probably better to pass at this point. No use in being “adventurous” if it can have some negative affect on your baby. You can always make your own “safe” herbal teas using decaffeinated green tea or hot water with various juices, spices and dried fruit.
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Steven Broffman is a writer at Specialty Tea Health Benefits, a site dedicated to the health benefits of various teas. Read more about herbal tea & pregnancy at www.allteabenefits.com.
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By Brue Baker
Yes that is right, they now have gluten free pizza. No, it is not as good as regular pizza, but gluten free pizza is definitely tasty enough to fill the void of pizza cravings. This is great news if you happen to be suffering from gluten intolerance, or celiac disease.
Though you may find that seeing gluten-free foods in a supermarket is something of a novelty, you will be delighted as you are not allowed to eat regular pizza and other processed foods that contain gluten.
Gluten Free Pizza Is A Refreshing Alternative
Finding gluten free pizzas is not as impossible as one might imagine and even though such pizzas will have the milk of cows and eggs as ingredients, they can still do your taste buds some good and, of course, will help those with gluten problems with a refreshing, occasional alternative to a diet of only vegetables and fruits.
However, not all stores will be stocking and selling gluten free pizzas, which means that you may need to search out some gluten free pizza recipes to cook up at your house.
Another option open to you would be to visit one of the many websites where you can find all kinds of gluten-free products being sold at realistic prices. You can also a wide selection of items including pizza free of gluten.
These products are all carefully designed to meet the needs of those with gluten related problems and you can even get the such pizzas delivered to your home the very next day after you have placed your order.
You should only order gluten free products from a website that has a 30 day money back guarantee, a privacy policy, and is registered with clickbank or paypal. This way you can try the food and if it does not agree with you, you can send it back for a refund.
You want to make sure they also have a privacy policy and read it, so you know you are not being ripped off. Although there aren”t as many as there used to be, some Internet scams are still out there. Don”t be scared, however, if you follow the above precautions you should be fine.
There are a number of options available for those looking for pizzas free of gluten, and you can pick up one of these pizzas for as low as five dollars sixty-five cents to about eight dollars and some change. And, if you want to buy the gluten-free pizza crust mix, you will not have to pay more than a few dollars for it.
I hope I helped you find a way to finally eat pizza, despite your celiac disease. Having to eat gluten free food all the time can be frustrating and repetitive, but thankfully more and more restaurants and cookbooks are focusing on creating healthy food that is free of gluten.
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By Keith Londrie
You have been on that low carb diet for a while and now you simply do not know what else you can eat. You are fed up with the same foods you have been eating since you started and now every breakfast, lunch or dinner are more than a quest.
Many people face the same difficulty in choosing their menu while they are on a low carb diet. The reason behind this is that they are unsure which foods are allowed and which are not.
Low carbohydrate diets in fact are very generous. You can eat almost everything unless it contains a lot of carbohydrates.
Vegetables: during a low carb diet only low carb vegetables are allowed. You will be amazed how many vegetables you can eat. You can consume all kind of greens such as lettuce, spinach, chard; beans, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, mushrooms, cucumbers, all kinds of peppers, onions and all kinds of herbs. The main vegetables that are not allowed because they have high carb levels are corn, potatoes, peas, beets and carrots.
Fruits: fruit consumption during a low carb diet can be a bit tricky as most of the fruits contain a lot of glucose. However you can eat all kind of berries (strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries), grapefruit, melons, apricots, plums, peaches, pears, cherries, apples. Depending on the diet you might be allowed to eat some fruits that have higher sugar levels such as grapes, oranges, tangerine, and pineapples. Fruits that are strictly forbidden are bananas and all kinds of dried fruits.
Meat: most of the low carb diets feature an extensive use of meats. This is due to the fact that meat contains a lot of proteins and some essential substances for your wellbeing. However you should be careful what meat you eat. Avoid breaded meats or heavy meat souses, check if the hams and luncheon meats you want to eat have added sugars.
Dairy: dairy foods such as milk, yogurt, and cream have a lot of carbohydrates so be very careful about their consumption. Make sure you know how to count the carbs in these products. An option is to find substitutes such as soy milk and cream.
Obviously it is impossible to list all of the foods you can or cannot eat during your diet. For that reason you can take a diet food list that will have all of the foods you can eat. What you should do is to check with this list if the food you want is allowed or not. After a while you will not need the list anymore. Another tip is to concentrate on the foods you can eat and stop thinking of the ones you are not allowed to have.
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October 16th, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Keith Londrie
You love cooking and spend a lot of time finding new recipes and trying them at home. At some point you start to wonder if a professional career in culinary arts in the best thing for you. In fact it might be since it is best to work something you really enjoy.
However cooking for your family and friends is much different from cooking in a restaurant, let alone from being a chef of a major food chain. There are several things you need to consider carefully before jumping into this.
First of all you will need some education. Even if you are really good in cooking and are able to come out with your own recipes, a professional training is required if you want to work for a big restaurant. Moreover you will learn a lot about food and food preparation as well as some inside secrets of the culinary arts business. A professional education will show you all of the culinary arts career options and this will definitely open your eyes.
Once you have a certificate and have made the choice for your professional orientation you will need to find a job. Be ready to start from the bottom of the “food-chain”. As with any other job you will need to start with a job as a preparation cook and than move up to assistant and main chef positions. Of course if you have gained a specialized training you can start at a better position.
If you already have some kind of managerial training and background you can look for a managerial job. However even if it is possible to find such job instantly, it will be best if you have worked for a couple of years as a chef so that you learn the “kitchen secrets”. Then the job of an executive chef will be much easier.
Regardless of the path chosen you will have to be ready for working long hours, sometimes during the weekends. Moreover you will have to learn how to make a dish not only tasty but pleasant for the eye. You will need to be very patient and consistent with your work and always look for ways for improvement.
Finally think about the earnings. You may dream for high salary similar to some of the famous chefs however the reality may be different. You earnings will depend on the type of the restaurant you work in and your skills.
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