Ginger is a kind of root that we use mostly for cooking. It has this spicy smell and hot taste to it. Many people use to include this in their dishes and some of the more familiar ones are sauteed shrimp and chicken soup commonly known in the Philippines as "Tinola". Adding pieces of pounded ginger gives the dish a flavor twist, warmth from the spice and it also removes fishy … [Read more...]
Kanda Poha- My Indian Breakfast
You would not be surprised to find out that this recipe finds a place in almost every Indian household. A part as your breakfast or as a 4 o' clock snack, it just fits in on any occasion. Not many countries are familiar with Indian food, but I guess you could give this one a try. Recipe- Kanda (i.e. Onion) Poha Yield: Serves 2 Prep. Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 15 … [Read more...]
Bread Basket Variety
The holiday season is upon us again. The meals are all about variety in small bites. One of the staples of any holiday meal is the bread. This year, try to give your bread basket a variety of offerings. I started doing this years ago in my restaurant for dinners. It was a huge success. Children adore them. I wound up actually making the bread basket a menu entry by … [Read more...]
Product Review: Happy Family Organic Superfood For Kids
Note/Disclaimer: this is just an honest product review based on my family’s own experience. I am not promoting nor putting down their products. My children’s reaction to these products might be different than your own kiddos. If you've tried any of these, please feel free to share your own experiences in the comments section below. Having an almost 2 year old … [Read more...]
Restaurant Employee Tip Tracking Through A Point Of Sale System
Thе Hiѕtоrу Of Rеѕtаurаnt Emрlоуее Tip Hаndling Nо one knows whеn tiррing began. But wе do knоw that in thе 1980's the IRS lеviеd nеw rеgulаtiоnѕ оn rеѕtаurаnt оwnеrѕ tо trасk the tiрѕ received bу the еmрlоуееѕ of thе rеѕtаurаnt. The mаgiс numbеr оf 8% bесаmе thе bеnсhmаrk for servers аnd wаitеrѕ tо declare as their tiрреd earned. Nоt bесаuѕе it wаѕ accurate. Rather, … [Read more...]