Posts by fairfieldchef

Shroomgirl, I didn't know that, learned something new! I work in Shreveport but live in Keithville, out in the country. BTW, what did you do to serve time in DeRidder! LOL Have a few college buddies from there. For the last few days...

Since you have given south Louisiana its own status, which it deserves, then I must throw in this traditional southern delight and a customer favorite at our place in North Louisiana - Grits and Grillades.

Anyone have any experience and or suggestions for preparing and cooking tri tip (sp) beef. We have several whole ones and haven't seen any recipes that bowl me over while searching the WWW. It would be something we would sell by the...

From a fellow Louisianian and LSU Tiger fan, welcome to cheftalk and geaux LSU TIGERS!!! Not to brag but I make some really great red beans rice that sell like crazy in our store, especially in the winter time. I don't soak the beans...

We have had a restaurant building boom in Shreveport, LA for the past 2 years and KK was one of the many new places to open. Not sure how they are doing but a regional company called 'Southern Maid Donuts" has ruled here for over 60...

Bigwheel and all, In my 10 years here my bosses have never done a written evaluation of any employee. As for me and management, at 55 I no longer have the patience to deal with that headache. One week out of the year is enough for...

Panini, The first thing I did was tell the bosses how well everyone performed. In fact I worked up an brief evaluation on every employee for the bosses to read. On Friday I also gathered everyone together for an employee meeting and...

Well, I just don't understand it. The bosses leave for their yearly vacation and I was left in charge for nine days. I thought it was going to be a rough week and the "mice would play" all week long. To my surprise this crew,...

Free Rider, The Kitchen Aid mixer that we use in our kitchen just up and died yesterday. It was used a ton everyday. Still I'm sure my boss got her monies worth. It was over 30 years old!

I always thought it would be a blast to be a cater for a big movie production. That is until we started to work with the caterer for the movie "Mr. Brooks" that is filming here in Shreveport. I don't think the guy ever...