As we grow into the 21st century we need to take a new look at systems and practices that were established for a world that has developed far beyond conceivable expectations. One example of the incredible journey we’ve witnessed is that of the Internet and attendant technologies. As recently as 1992 there were only 50 [...]
FoodDeclaration.org
December 11th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Commentary, Our Environment, sustainability
Tags: corporate farms·food safety·green·Healthy Eating·local farms·slow food·small farms·sustainability
Food Borne Illness
August 6th, 2009 · No Comments · Commentary, Food, Healthy Eating
The year 2009 so far: * 4,600 Cases of food borne illness, approx. * 65 Food outlets shut down. * 60 Cases of food poisoning . * 40 Cases involved take-out * 4 Deaths, ages 8, 5, 4, and 2 Praveen Menon, reporting for The National, brings the seriousness of sanitation in food service to [...]
Tags: food safety·sanitation
The Value Of A Chef
July 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Chef Jobs, Commentary, On The Job, Senior Chefs, TemporaryChef Services
Seasonal food service operators face some difficult problems with staffing during their abbreviated calendar. I got a call yesterday from a restaurateur who was experiencing problems with erratic behavior by the Chef they had hired for the summer season. I’ve also spoken with the owners of seasonal ranches and resorts, all facing similar problems in [...]
Tags: chef 911·chef agency·find a chef·food safety·need a chef·seasonal chef·temporary chef
Superbug C.diff Suggested in 40 % of Packaged Meats
November 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Commentary, On The Job
Keeping a sanitary kitchen is paramount for all of us in the food service industry. As professional Chefs we are on the front lines in that battle. The Wausau Daily Herald reported on an outbreak of food-borne illness that sickened 40 to 50 people and might be linked to food served at a high school [...]
Tags: C. ciff·cdc·chicago tribune·clostridium defficile·food borne illness·food safety·restaurant sanitation