It can be difficult to tell the difference between the traditional ramekin and the custard cup. You may also see a third variation, the pudding cup. These different cups are often used interchangeably, and they are all made of several different materials and sizes. What is the actual purpose of each? Or, are they simply … Read more
A hotel pan is a large rectangular pan that food is served out of when you are at a wedding reception, banquet, or eating from a buffet. These pans are also used in the kitchen, such as to hold ingredients for a line cook. A hotel pan is the same as a steam table pan, counter pan, … Read more
A stock pot (sometimes spelled stockpot) is a very large and deep pan with straight sides. They are used for simmering large amounts of liquids and their size allows you to fit all the stock ingredients you will need to make a stock. You can use a stock pot any time you need a large … Read more
Have you ever watched Top Chef? If so, have you seen chefs on this competition show using a handheld device to “smoke” meats and other foods? Could you actually smoke something with a small handheld device? Is a smoke gun something worth owning for your kitchen? How Is a Smoke Gun Food Smoker Used and … Read more
If you watch TV cooking shows, especially set in restaurants, you may have heard references to food being placed in the salamander. You may also have seen plates or other dishes being placed into small oven-like appliances, some of which may look similar to a large toaster oven. A salamander, today, is a nickname for a … Read more