You’ve seen characters in movies say, “send my compliments to the chef”, and you’re thinking do people say this in real life? What does it mean? Do chefs even care that you’ve said it? In this post I’ll lay the best way to thank a chef for an amazing meal. Compliments to the chef meaning Compliments … Read more
SAFETY FIRST! Never pour alcohol into your pan directly from the bottle. Remove your pan from the heat before you add the alcohol. Do not walk around with a flaming pan. Do not flambé too close to your guests. Do not flambé when you’re under the influence. Always wear an apron when you flambé! Please be … Read more
A pan on fire in a restaurant can be a shocking sight. So, why do chefs set their pans on fire? Are they crazy? Won’t it burn the food or pose a fire danger? Believe it or not, chefs set their pan on fire purposely. Below, we’ll cover why this dramatic practice is necessary. Why … Read more
You may have seen Gordon Ramsay wearing an apron over his chef whites and wondered if he needs it. Chefs wear aprons to protect themselves from hot liquids, flames, and stains. Sometimes, chefs wear aprons with large pockets to store the essential tools they require to cook meals or appetisers. Why Do Cooks Wear an … Read more
What do you think of when you hear the word “chef“? Is it an angry person who yells at their staff or a kind cook that feeds people with love? Is it a mysterious person in a white hat who prides over their food to the point of selfishness? Or is it just a regular … Read more
You picked up some fresh Greggs Sausage Rolls while you were out, but they cooled before you could eat them. Maybe you bought a few too many and have sausage rolls left over, or you have bad luck and never arrive at Greggs when their sausage rolls are still hot from the oven. Sounding familiar? … Read more
Reheating steak bakes from Greggs is easy to do, especially if you’ve bought it fresh that day. Chilling or freezing your steak bake will allow them to last longer, so you can enjoy them later in the week. A steak bake contains chopped steak in a tasty gravy, making it the perfect hot snack on … Read more
If you have leftover fish and chips from the chip shop, don’t throw them away! You can crisp them back up the next day with just about any cooking appliance. There are many different ways you can reheat this classic British meal. No matter what you have in your kitchen, you don’t have to waste … Read more
