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Salsa Bar at a Mexican Cantina

SALSA. . . HOW DO YOU LIKE YOURS.

June 19th, 2013

Anyone can grab a jar of prepared salsa off the grocery store shelf. But if you’ve found yourself eyeing up the produce section, thinking you might rather learn how to make salsa of your own, you are most definitely onto [...]

Hot Dogs on the Grill

HOW TO GET THE REAL CHARCOAL FLAVOR WHEN YOU’RE GRILLING WITH GAS.

June 18th, 2013

Gas grills:  lots of people have them. They’re easy to start, they’re usually pretty big (translation: they can cook 40 burgers at once), and their heat can be tweaked with a flick of the wrist. The only problem? They can’t [...]

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USDA – RECORD CORN & SOYBEAN HARVESTS.

June 17th, 2013

On Wednesday the USDA predicted record grain harvests this year, trimming its forecasts for the U.S. corn and soybean crops by less than traders and analysts had expected. In its monthly World Supply and Demand Estimates report, USDA projected a [...]

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GOOD STAFF IS IN SHORT SUPPLY, AND RESTAURANTS ARE GETTING DESPERATE.

June 11th, 2013

Among local restaurateurs, there’s a sacred code: Don’t walk into another operator’s restaurant and try to steal the staff. But these are desperate times. In recent months, poaching has become more frequent and more aggressive. It’s become all too common [...]

Fresh Corn on the Cob

FLORIDA SWEET CORN SEES RECORD FINISH THIS YEAR.

June 10th, 2013

After a slow start to the spring following early March freezes, May ended up being a record month for Florida sweet corn. Shipments for the month are up more than 27 percent from average May [...]

Two Yorkshire Pigs

IS IT HOG HEAVEN?

June 7th, 2013

Hog production has returned to profitability as hog prices rallied from the mid-$50s per live hundredweight in March to the low $70s today. Moderation in feed prices after the USDA’s March Grain Stocks report was [...]

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Saval Foodservice’s 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament – Huge Success.

June 6th, 2013

Saval’s 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting The Children’s Cancer Foundation, again was a fantastic success.  From the food, golf course of the weather.  You could not ask for a more lovely day and event.   [...]

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STRAWBERRIES 101.

June 6th, 2013

It’s that time of the year when the sun’s warmth has reddened and sweetened strawberries to the max. No more pale woody centers and tasteless berries—these berries are the real thing. You’ll likely find the [...]

ProStart Wine Dinner Flyera

PROSTART WINE & DINNER JUNE 9TH, 2013. Benefiting the Maryland ProStart Educational Foundation.

May 23rd, 2013

This year’s dinner will be held at Bistro Blanc Restaurant in Glenelg, Maryland on June 9th.  Two Seatings:  5 & 7pm.  $50.00 per person.   To make reservations and purchase your seat, visit www.ramef.org or contact [...]

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IN 2012, THE U.S. ARMED FORCES CONSUMED. . .

May 22nd, 2013

Based on information from Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, in 2012 our U.S. Military consumed: 24,884,000 Pounds of Cooked Chicken 8,800,000 Tortillas 5,250,000 Gallons of Milk 3,100,000 Pounds of Cooked Bacon 780,000 Gallons of Orange [...]

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U.S. CORN IS TAKING A GIANT LEAP FORWARD.

May 21st, 2013

Farmers had planted 71 percent on the U.S. corn crop by May 19, a giant leap forward from just 28 percent planted a week ago and nearly caught up to the five-year average of 79 [...]

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COLLEGE DINING OFFERS INSIGHT INTO CHANGING FOODSERVICE TRENDS.

May 17th, 2013

Collegiate foodservice executives are boosting customer satisfaction by cutting back — on options, on waste and on portions. The college dining halls of the 21st century are at the cutting edge of trends in foodservice, [...]

Pizza with Wine

REASONS MILLENNIALS LOVE PIZZA!

May 16th, 2013

Pizza might be one of the most versatile ways to grab a quick bite to eat. It comes in takeout, delivery, dine-in, frozen and take-and-bake. Pizza is a staple during college, and research shows that [...]

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KIDS FAVORITE MESSY FOODS!

May 15th, 2013

Roll up your sleeves, tuck in your napkin and get some Wet Naps ready, This articile is for those who like a good and messy meal!  The ingredients you’re about to meet laugh in the [...]

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