Salads & salad Dressings
SALAD
WHAT IS A SALAD?
. Some of the definitions which best describe a SALAD are:
A dish of raw leafy green vegetables often tossed with pieces...
Uniforms & protective clothing
“More of protective clothing than uniform.” The chef’s uniform consists of the following:
Toque/Headwear
• Keeps the head cool and prevents the hair from falling into...
Types of Sugar
Sweeteners and sugarsThe term sugar is used to describe a wide range of compounds that vary in sweetness.
Common types of sugars are...
French terms related to F & B Service
French terms used in restaurants:
EnglishFrenchArmchairFauteuilAshtrayCendrierBar counterComptoirBill folderPique notebillAdditionBottle openerTire bouchonBottleBouteilleBread boatBateau a painButter dishBeurrierButter knifeCouteau de tableCandle standTenant de chandelleCandleChandelleCaviare knifeCouteau a caviarChairChaiseChampagne coolerSeau...
Thickening Agents
Thickening agents give body, consistency, and palatability when used. They also improve the nutritive value of the sauce. Flavored liquids are thickened and converted...
Non Alcoholic Beverages: Tea
TEA
Tea is one of the most consumed non-alcoholic aromatic beverages.
It is prepared from the leaf bud and top leaves of a tropical evergreen...
INTRODUCTION TO COOKERY
Introduction
Cookery is defined as a “chemical process”, the mixing of ingredients; the application and withdrawal of heat; decision making, technical knowledge, and manipulative skills....
Structure of the Catering Industry: A Brief Description
The structure of the catering industry includes both commercial and non-commercial catering establishments. Some of the more popular and common ones are as under:
Five...
Cooking and Different Types of Sugar
The sugar products produced worldwide are divided into four basic categories: granulated, brown, liquid and invert sugar.
Granulated Sugar
Granulated sugar is also known as white...
Method of Cooking: Roasting
The term roasting is given to three different techniques of cooking. In all cases, the term refers to a dry method of cooking involving...
