Posts by aric87

Quote: Originally Posted by boar_d_laze    Aric, what's "scampi sauce?"  Butter, wine and garlic?  If that's what it is, I wouldn't do it.  Not a good idea to do anything too garlicky, or which...

Do yourself a favor and stick to what you are comfortable with as well. It's never good to try something way out there at an interview. If you have a favorite style of cuisine, then you should pick a sauce that will work with a few...

from what I understand, unless your actually making the menu, then it will be the same as cooking for the military. Of course, if you are doing the menu and diet planning then you will have to deal with a lot more. I would imagine that...

very true. That is what I was wondering chef. Of course, no one would intentionally set it up that way i guess. 

The other day I saw a book that has a ton of herbs and spices, their flavors and origin and what they are used for. Anyone have any ideas what that may be called?

right, i wasn't looking for sympathy. I knew it was my fault, I was just pissed and ranting, hence the second post I noted is as a pissy whine session. And I know the layout won't change, but i would like to see if it's a...

ok, so i'm pretty over the situation now. I would still like to know, do you feel as tough every piece of kitchen equipment should be visible to the main area where all the cooks are? And yes, this particular kitchen lacks many...

Ok, so i appreciate the lesson. I was actually taught to add the oil to the cold pan, but i was also taught never to leave it and that is how this super efficient *cough cough*  corporate kitchen told us to do it. I realize...

So the kitchen I work in part time,(a corporate kitchen) drives me nuts. Tonight, we got a pittsburgh rare steak order and the 2 top stove is in the alley behind the line where I can't see it. I threw the pan on with oil and went...

to make it easy, you want to make sure everyone knows where you are, and what you have. if its hot, or sharp. or if you work in close quarters, let them know when your opening drawers or ovens.  We say under when we open the...