Posts by Clove

The "First Rule" mentioned by Foodpump may be just a bit different in Vegas. The hotels can have multiple unions for their employees, so the HR departments do not handle this. My neighbor was hired into a union kitchen...

I don't think it is hard, but it depends what type of job you are looking for. Some hotels are union - MGM Grand, Mirage, Treasure Island, Wynn, Paris and some are not - Venetian and I am sure others. The restaurants within the...

Thanks. I think my happiness now is affected quite a bit by the contrast to how unhappy I was in my former career (stressed cubicle worker). Many days I get to work, see the beautiful desserts we are making and think - I get paid to do...

I just had to share, because it is such an incredible position to be in when you really love your work. I didn't start in the pastry field until my 30s and had many worries about what the experience would hold for me. I have slowly...

I love using my pizza stone. Make sure to preheat the oven very well, with the stone in it, before using. Put your pizza on a paddle to transfer it to the pizza stone. When you are done, do not wash the stone. If there is any...

Personally, I loved culinary school and would do it again in a heartbeat. I learned a lot and had a great time. I also made some great contacts that have continued to help me years after graduation. However, I have since worked with...

Thanks Goose, but I can't help but think I have heard a term for it somewhere. Something like mignardise (which these are not). Maybe I am wrong.

When you eat at a fine dining restaurant and are given a little package of something to take home, is there a fancy name for that? I have been given blueberry pineapple muffins at Gary Danko, shortbread at the French Laundry and candies...

Goose - I am not really sure. My alternative method is french press and that can be very good, too. If you are using good coffee beans now, I don't think you need to buy the cold brew system expecting to see a big improvement in your...

1) The concentrate is not syrupy - it is just like coffee, only much stronger. 2) I am not sure, you would need to experiment to your taste. I like milk in my coffee, so I substitute that for some of the water and just do it to taste. ...