2015

  • Tips For Choosing Your First Restaurant's Range

    If you're designing the kitchen for your very first restaurant, you'll want to give careful attention to your range selection. As your first venture into food service, you may not understand some of the considerations that go into choosing the perfect range for your kitchen. Here's a look at some things you should think about as you're narrowing down your appliance choices and mapping out the kitchen's footprint. Evaluating Sizes and Types
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  • 3 Tips For Dining Gluten-Free At A Mexican Restaurant

    Eating out can really be a pain when you have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity. You may be tempted to try to avoid it altogether, but you shouldn't have to give up an enjoyable dining experience because your food options are limited. Even at a restaurant without a dedicated gluten-free menu, there are still tasty choices that you can enjoy. Take a look at some tips for ordering safe, delicious dishes that you can enjoy at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
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  • 2 Drinks To Make For Your Next Party

    When you are planning a party for people, one of the highlights of the party are some of the interesting beverages that you can serve. Dry ice is a great way to add some spark to a drink by giving it a light carbonation and an ethereal look. Here are 2 drink recipes that will help your next party be a success: Sparkling Mint Limeade 2/3 cup of lime juice 2 cups of white sugar 6 cups of water 1 cup of mint leaves, loosely packed 1 pound of dry ice Put the lime juice, sugar, water, and mint in a blender and mix until fully blended together.
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  • Bee Smart: Use Honey As Your Favorite Sweetener

    Since honey has a lower glycemic index than sugar, you can substitute it for sugar in some of your recipes to make them have less of an impact on your blood sugar levels. Honey is also more natural, contains small amounts of minerals and vitamins, and takes more calories to burn. You can also start searching out more recipes that have honey instead of sugar as a sweetener. Here are a few to get you started.
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  • Making The Most Of Your Commercial Refrigeration Unit

    If you have invested in commercial refrigeration for your business, chances are it took up a tidy sum of your money. As such, most business owners would want to ensure that their unit stay in tip top condition for as long as possible. However, if the right maintenance measures are not followed, you will end up indulging in costly repairs before your equipment's time. Here are some handy ways of making the most of your commercial refrigeration unit whilst saving money on repair and replacement.
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  • Three Ways To Cut Wedding Catering Costs

    In 2014, couples spent an average of a little over $30,000 on their weddings. So, it isn't surprising to learn that planning a wedding on a strict budget is extremely stressful. The amount of money it costs to book a wedding venue and catering service, purchase your dream gown, rent a tux for your soon-to-be hubby, and order your wedding cake can be a bit nauseating. But, it is possible to plan a wedding on a small budget without making a lot of sacrifices.
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  • Is It Your Turn To Host Your Monthly Dinner Club?

    Are you part of a group of friends that meets for dinner every month? If your turn is coming up, you can follow these steps to make your event a unique one. Send Out Invitations Perhaps in the past, the folks in your group have given the information for their month online or by phone. If so, it would be a nice change for your friends to receive an actual invitation in the mail.
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  • How To Make Fried Food Healthy

    Yummm, fried food. You probably love it as much as anyone else, but you try very hard to not eat too much of it. Still, it's hard to resist. However, you may be surprised to know that you can consume fried food that is actually good for you. This article will explain some ways for you to indulge without the guilt. So, get out your frymaster, and dig in.  Cook it Yourself
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  • How To Make A Small Kitchen Appear More Open

    If you love to cook, then your kitchen is likely your favorite place in the house. If you have a small area to work with, however, it can make your kitchen space appear more like a cave than your grand food preparation room. Learn a few cool ways you can make your kitchen appear more open, which gives is a larger feel. You'll enjoy your space so much more, and might even be driven to new cooking inspiration!
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