Posts by oldschool1982

Quote: Originally Posted by Frizbee  Thanks to all who replied. I guess im looking for the difference in choices? Like have you used one that you wish you had "x feature" or do you use an awesome one now and what makes...

Frizzbee,   New "hot boxes" can run as high as 8-10 grand. I've been looking for a similar cabinet to have for catering and at our Lodge and found a couple in the Richmond area that were used. Good shape and in working...

As the Exec, the worst thing is that your back tends to take the place of the knife rack.   As a "chef" in the kitchen as a whole, the worst thing is also the best and that would be everything. Early on in my career it was a...

I've spent hundreds on good shoes since the 80's . It didn't seem to matter since I ended up with several foot/feet/body problems. Now, though, I'm afraid to have my feet looked at. It's not a matter of learning...

This is more a restaurant story than a kitchen story although it was my first ever restaurant opening as the Chef.   It was about 26 years ago when (almost to the day) a friend and I took over a restaurant on St....

I curious to understand how it is you know what "cat food" tastes like. My daughter has two cats and I can't even get near a can due to smell!   Anyhow, I prefer to use Pacific Mahi Mahi allbeit both that, and Atlantic are a...

IMHPO. I believe it's important not mistake a "role model" with a mentor. Just remember that  it's all subjective too.   To really understand things, a role model is anyone that serves as an example and...

Two things; First was as a Chef trainer. I would do this to all of the overly cocky Manager trainees without cooking experience who came through the kitchen. They smugly would ask how to make the cream cheese icing in the mixer and my...

Quote: Originally Posted by linecook854  Thanks for the valued input everyone.   Oldschool, you are completely right, no matter how much I scrub and oil, burnt on carbon will not season! I cant even...

I remember this question from  several years back. It's interesting to see how some of the new folks ask the same things. I guess when I was new, I probably brought back a thought or two. It's a good thing to do...