12 Spooktacular Halloween Dessert Ideas
Trick or treat? There are definitely a lot more treats here for sure. Why not add some spooky fun to your bakery case in the weeks leading up to Halloween? From Creepy Crawly Cake Truffles to Candy Corn Cupcakes to Black Velvet Whoopie Pies, these devilishly delicious desserts will inspire you to scare up some extra sales for the haunted holiday. Go here for recipes and some ghoulish food coloring pointers.
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The Role of the Chef in Onsite: MUFSO 2012
Creating a culture of culinary excellence and helping chefs and cooks on staff find inspiration and empowerment were key points on a panel of onsite chefs and operators at MUFSO.
The panel featured: David Binkle, interim director, Los Angeles Unified School District; Jim McGrody, director of culinary services, Rex Healthcare, Raleigh NC; and Ida Shen, Chef, University of California, Berkeley.
What’s Next on the Menu: A MUFSO Panel Discussion
Introducing new flavors to the menu, reintroducing old ones, using food trucks as a place to get customer feedback and serving up a healthy pinch of nostalgia are all factors shaping today’s menus. A panel discussion at this year’s MUFSO in Dallas, TX, focused on traffic-driving trends.
Red Hot Chili Promotions
Easy to make in big batches, chili is the perfect fit for friendly gatherings (and competitions).
Chicken in the Garden
Chicken is used in a variety of ways to pair the protein with seasonal herbs and vegetables
Menus On The Move
It didn’t take long for food trucks to reserve a parking space in the hearts of foodies. Though selections must be grab-and-go and casual, the best menu items are a marked departure from those found in a c-store or café.
