Posts by Derrick Young

Well I am trying to revamp a family favorite that we probably eat a few of times a month.  The family loves it but frankly I am getting tired of it.   Veal parmesan with Riggatoni. I dust veal in flower then egg wash...

I have recently picked up a Victoriknox 10" chef's knife at a local restaurant supply shop.  I have a couple of other Chef's knives that are older but a combination of BDL's recommendation and the fact that this supply company had...

Please take my comments on the Bistros wearing out quick in perspective.  I weigh 275ish and am hard on shoes period.  I have yet to find a shoe that does not break down internally from 7 day wear in 3-6 months and it does...

I will second for the Crocs Bistro.  I am too in th 275Lb range and find they are very comfortable for 8-10 hours.  The main thing I find with them is I replace them every 3-4 months.  But at 40.00 (2 for 1 this weekend...

I understand what everyone is saying.  I was at the point yesterday that i had myself convinced that I was kidding myself and that this is a stupid idea and i am still feeling like that today.  All the reference to being a...

Some do, most don't now though.  Are Thanksgiving is also a Monday off Work  making for a 3 day weekend.  No matter what on the Monday 95% of the restaurants are open.    As big as a pain in the rear eating...

Only had the luxury of being in the USA or Thanksgiving once.  My pet Peeve is virtually nothing Open on the Thursday.   My daughter was in a Hockey Tournament in Pitsburgh Thanksgiving weekend.  The team all left...

Being from Canada and only have visited the USA my view may be somewhat naive.  But I will say Americans seem far more willing to pack up and jump state than us Canadians.   First Choice for me NYC.  right in...

No you do not sound disparaging and these are the things I need to hear.    I had already planned on food related work, my only thought was out of school it would be wise to do 2-3 years in a kitchen to gain valuable...

Thanks Nicko.   I only wanted to move it off the main channel for CG's comfort.   The qustions I was wondering about was starting pay comming out of school in the Toronto area.  The type of work she was doing...