Condiments

Sauces, dressings and sides that goes to your meal, to add a bit more flavor. I have a good friend who is a chef, and he hates to when a guess ask for extra condiments. It is not a question of being good on what you do, every single diners have a different taste buds. …

Beer or bier

Some countries have their own beers or in some parts of Europe, they called it Bier or Cervesa. In the Philippines, you have San Miguel Beer and San Mig Light, in Thailand they have Singha, Singapore got Tiger. Holland got Heineken, and Amsterdam got Amstel and Amstel light. Ireland got Guiness. America got Budweiser and …

The featured photo is taken in Spring 2020. This photo is taken in the same spot with a little wide angle. When there is darkness, there’s always a light coming after that. Live life to the fullest, treat it as an experience. Isn’t it nice to see the difference? Where you at yesterday will not …

Wrong effort

Having all the tools you need but less effort, slows you down to achieve your goal. You should know right away in the first place if you have the tools you need. Mind you, it’s not an excuse not to excel even the tools are limited. This is where initiative comes in, with due respect …

Real food

Finding a good place to eat? It is not the real reason, there are few good ones out there. All you have to do is try it out, or one way to see if it’s really good is to look for their comments and ratings. The other thing, though, it is not the case is …

Mint

A great spice. Can be chewed, a garnish to your drink or even a piece on top of your dessert. They easily grow in a nice warm temperature. But just like any other herbs, they need utmost care. Do not forget to water them once in awhile. Now, you can tell to your guess as …

Plating

One of the skills a back of house staff must learn is how to plate. This is a requirement in the food business especially in fine dining restaurant. All restaurant except for take out counters should do this. It is an art and guests look for it when they dine in. If you want to …

Running a business

Brick and mortar business, online or side gig. What do you need to have to run a business? I strongly believe that all business people have their own take on it. They might argue as well, but at the end, business is business and it is not called a business until it is running. Have …

Buffet station

Buffet set up for breakfast. Buffet station varies, a corner of dessert station, hot food or salads. Buffet station can be in a straight one line or both sides. It also depends where you can set up. Inside the house, in the porch or under the tent in a nice green lawn.

Side dish

Plain white rice, garlic rice, fried rice. Starch and carbs, add some greens too. Good combination for a protein such as steak, pan fried or grilled pork, baked chicken or fish. Hmmm.