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Guest placards that work
Catering is hard enough without having to do full sit-down plated, multi choice service. We have all done it. And, unfortunately, it can be a bear to keep track of all the allergies and choices. A few years ago, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Catering, Chef Rena, etiquette, food service, meal planning, Presentation, Safety, Technique
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The worst side-dish, ever.
I am a writer as well as a Chef. I do writing exercises to keep my mind fresh for all the things I do. I picked up “642 Things To Write About” for the new year. On the first page … Continue reading
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Tagged Chef Rena, food prep, holiday, Instructions, meal planning, Side Dish, Technique, Vegetable
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Two meals, one starch
Chef Rena says: “There is never a left-over. It is a pre-cooked ingredient.” With this in mind, a two-meal use for mashed potatoes. I had a bit of chorizo, some mushrooms and fresh basil one night. I made it into … Continue reading
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