Posts by Montelago

The question was asked before the order was placed. The question of prime or choice had already been answered, and the purpose of the question was twofold. To determine whether the prime rib was a bone in with the proper trim, and to...

I completely agree. There are few things in this world scarier than reading the labels on supposedly healthy food. I have six children, so buying good products ischallenging for me. Healthy almost always equals more expensive. That...

I have quite a few Lodge pieces. If they are seasoned properly, cleaning is a breeze. Just don't ever use soap, as I'm sure you know. They are heavy though, and there is no way around that with cast iron. There are some pieces out...

Try this. When you wilt your spinach, add your cream and reduce so that it gets a little body, then stir in Mascarpone cheese, diced dried apricots and diced candied ginger. It gives you that zing you are looking for, and a touch of...

Moving around a bit when you are new to the business is okay, just be careful not to make it a habit. Chefs are wary of hiring someone who bounces from job to job. Even if you have legitimate reasons for doing so, like it sounds now,...

Just found this web site about a study of cherry juice in lessening the effects of muscle damage with it's anti-inflammatory properties. It was done by the British Journal of Medicine. The efficacy of a tart cherry juice blend in...

I know that the Hilton did, and my current place out at Lake Las Vegas. I know that they check for anyone dealing with cash. Dealers, servers, cage workers, bartenders, and all managers.

Tart red cherry juice. It is available in most grocery chains and is packed with analgesic/anti-inflammatory compounds. Bolthouse farms and Pom make good ones. Just mix it with a little water, club soda or pop. My father's doctor...

Stay in school and apply yourself. Not trying to be rude, but if you find it hard to apply and dedicate yourself to high school, you will be lost in the culinary world. It is a high stress, long hours, dirty work kind of job. There is...

As Clove stated, Vegas can be a great place to work, but it is quirky. For a large city, it has a very small town mentality. It truly is the who you know, not what you know type of place. That being said, there are lots of good paying...