Do any of you chef's out there get annoyed when...

[Pastachef]

Gosh, Kokopuffs. That is so rude for anyone to invite you to dinner and then practically ask you for an exam. Does it happen often? I would imagine that it does. Even here at Cheftalk we only ask you questions that relate to food and food products. And you have been wonderful in sharing your medical knowledge with us as a group. Thank you!

[kokopuffs]

PastaChef, it happens occasionally at dinner and at other functions as well.

I don't mind sharing knowledge, however.

[Nicko]

My wife is an attorney and I cannot tell you how many times people ask for free legal advice at the dinner table.

[kokopuffs]

Well, Iza, take 2 TBS of ev oilve oil, apply to the affected area and call me next week if it turns green!

[Isa]

Some people are always trying to get a bargain. Getting free advice out of anyone is just another way for some to get another "free thing". It's really tacky when you think of it.

That said Koko I have this annoying little pain in my right ankle...

[100folds]

Originally Posted by Pastachef

This is a frustrating situation for me too at the sorority. Imagine being in a position where the food is to be served by 5:15, and no bus boys. That leaves me with 40-50 serving bowls to set out. By the time I get the last table arranged the first one has cooled down considerably. And then, if the girls are a little late getting to the table...well, it doesn't look too good for me. Thank God they're sweethearts and don't blame me.

You know that there is probably a better way to do that. Lay out half the bowls, so the last ones do not get cold and then while the server is running those bowls, plate the next round. Its all about using your head. Sorry but 50% of this industry is about cooking, the other 50% is about politics and common sense.

[chadgkiss@yahoo]

i can not stand when people (not wait staff thats for a later day) order food and they let it sit at the table then they ask the the kitchen to heat it back up again for some strange reason these people all seem to go out on friday's and saturday's aka rookie diner night!

[faith leche]

it could take hours to prepare a dish , and seconds for someone to inhale it like an animal. when you put love in to cooking, its nice to see someone put love in to eating .

[Harpua]

At the last restaurant I worked at, Souffles were a bit of a problem.

[Cheftodd]

Yes it annoys me. But for many reasons. Mainly the quality of the dish will decrease almost immediately. Taste, texture and presentation are the 1st thing to go. In the restaurant business, usually the plate will go out and the custmer immediately consumes it, but i also cater and it is hard to see the food basically go from good to ok on the drive there right before your eyes. Its just something we all have to deal with because everyone eats at their own pace, time, etc...

[Free Rider]

Originally Posted by mudbug

...the people you made the food for (for whatever reason) don't start eating the food you cooked for them right away?

In regards to temperature, texture, etc...

Yes! In fact, at home I usually heat the plates before serving so that the food doesn't set too quickly.

[HeavyMetal Chef]

Is it safe to say when that happens I would like to give the person eating it (or in this case not eating it) a vasectomy?

[sswordfish]

DEAD FOOD!! thats sad thing huh..lol

[Jayme]

Originally Posted by kokopuffs

Yes, but, they invited me for dinner and asking for moolah seems a bit miserly.

"I am concerned for your health and safety...no treatment without a physical exam and current xrays." Using that approach avoids the money/barter situation and highlights my concern for the patient to get the most careful attention possible!

The health care profession is already plagued by its $$$ image.



[ July 17, 2001: Message edited by: kokopuffs ]

Koko- How about "I don't mix business and pleasure- but if you'd like to call my office, my receptionist will set you up an appointment" ? If you were a general physician, would they want you to exam and write them out a prescription over dinner??? no! not the place for a professional consultation, same for you.

[Fledgling]

Originally Posted by kokopuffs

I'm a chiropractor. Free adjustments, anyone? I get invited to dinner and am sometimes expected to provide impromptu care. Please change into this gown with the opening in the back and step into the bedroom; I have personal questions that require answering. Sorry, not without a physical exam.

I actually cater for a chiropractic clinic for free chiropractic care... It's wonderful, and it is a deal that we both think is advantageous. Also, being a culinary student, I sometimes have more food than I can handle, so I give it away to people for a nominal fee, such as free drinks!