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Label it, damnit!
This is a gripe of mine. When I go into the cooler at work or the refrigerator at home, I want to know what and how old the item I am looking at is. If it isn’t labeled in some … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, Chef Rena, food service, preservation, Rotation, Safety
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Customer service
There are times when I really don’t know why people complain about restaurants. Yes, food can come out wrong. Yes, sometimes things could be a little cleaner or a little faster. What I do not understand is when it is … Continue reading
Surprise desert
My client today wanted a crumble. Usually not a problem, but she only had three apples and the recipe usually calls for at least eight. Hmmm. Never fear, Fixer is here!
March garden shots
It is incredibly warm this year. That means that the perennial plants in the garden and yard have started to green and pop up far earlier than usual. Not that I am complaining, but I wasn’t expecting to have fresh … Continue reading
Burger King Frappe
I have to admit that I eat from fast food places. The one I eat at and from the most is Burger King. It isn’t because they make it my way or that they are better than anyone else, it … Continue reading
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Pantry Snapshot
I was coming into the kitchen this morning and was blinded by the sun. Looks like I need to dust and clean a little, as well as reorganize. Soda in with the cans?
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Chef Rena’s top holiday munchies
I was asked to put a “Holiday” event menu together and I had to ask them, “Which one?” When most people think Holiday, they usually think of the grouping of holidays usually starting in November. I love most holidays and … Continue reading
I use everything
When I start cooking, I try to use things efficiently. Tonight for dinner was one of those meals that only used one pan, but had several components in that pan.
Shmoozing is good!
I like food. I don’t just make it, I eat it, too. This means there is a greater than average chance that I will have some one else make my food. It may sound odd, but I love ‘just better … Continue reading
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Spaghetti Squash
I have been exploring how to use different vegetables in my cooking to simulate grain carbs as well as meat protein. Tonight, I had a spaghetti squash to use in place of pasta. I think it worked rather well
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