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Seven Quick Coffee Hacks

In this installation of chef hacks, we’re talking coffee.

Pasta of every shape and size took a big hit in the last several decades. Thanks to the Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Paleo Diet, the rise of (real and perceived) Gluten Intolerance, and, possibly surprising to you, because of rising seafood costs and chicken fatigue. No more Chicken Parmesan, please!

Aussie Beef and Lamb Immersion

FDR’s Chef Richard Keys recently traveled to Houston for the True Aussie Beef & Lamb Raise the Steaks event at SYSCO HQ. The event, titled the “Australian grassfed beef and lamb culinary immersion,” included a mystery basket competition. A few pics from the event for you here.

FDR Now Offers Nutritional Analysis

At some point in the near future, multi-location restaurants with 20 or more locations will be required by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to provide calorie content for every item on the menu. The information must appear on menu boards and paper menus. These same restaurants must also provide a full nutritional analysis for customers…

Love Your Produce with These Chef Hacks

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we bring you chef hacks for our most beloved ingredients–produce. Treat them right with these storage and cooking tips. Slow Tomato Rot Store tomatoes upside down with the stem end facing downward. This prevents air from entering through the thin stem layer and keeps the moisture inside the tomato. Carving…