A knife I really like is the F.Dick 1905 series. Check it! It's quite light, very strong, retains a nice edge, and isn't outrageously expensive. It's also quite nice to look at.
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Get out there and find out if you really like it. Like everything else, it takes a commitment and sacrifice. I don't know what it is like in the U.S for anyone who wants to start in the...
Hello all!
I am not to sure that I introduced myself yet, but my name is Scott, and I am a professional chef. Have been for 20 years.
I run a Austrian restaurant in Radium BC called the Old Salzburg Restaurant.
I have...
There were some truly great posts here, full of good advice and useful information to anyone reading, regardless of age, rank and experience. Really good thread. :)
Lively little discussion. Just read my post, perhaps I should wait till i'm sober before I post things. LOL Oh well. Any way folks, I am out of this thread, and am moving on to another hot topic. Have fun,and...
Yes that is a sigh of relief form both of us. Keep chucking out your expensive product and see how fast bankruptcy hits you. You should be used to that.
So...
During a busy service you notice that you are one-shy on your 8ounce tenderloin. It's well done and you need to get it in the oven ASAP. You know you have a tenderloin cleaned and ready to be cut, just put the...
Hey, PrairieChef,
I am right there with you on that. Been in this business for 20 years, and nothing has changed.
Just remember: We are the true breed, we are the stars. We always rise above.
I just had a...
