January 1, 2010

Editor's Page

Prepare for a Second Coming of the Age of Nutrition

Irecently had reason to look up the very first issue of Food Management, published back in August of 1972. The cover story was The Dramatic Age of Nutrition, Read More

Features

Food Photography 101

Every dining department has one an album of snapshots taken of plate presentations, catering displays, special event offerings and other past culinary Read More

Innovator

Balancing Choices at NIH

When is part of an organization's name, you know wellness has to be a big part of the retail dining equation. But at the main campus of the National Institutes Read More

Management

Front of the House

Metz Goes Green in Erie District

The new $4.5 million central kitchen for the Erie (PA) School District, expected to open with the new school term in January, is quite a green place, Read More

SFM Critical Issues Confab Scheduled

The 2010 Critical Issues Conference of the Society for Foodservice Management (SFM) will be held April 15th at the premises of Credit Suisse in New York Read More

Bakery Case

Bakery Case: More Than a Half-Baked Idea

At the new campus bakery café at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, TN, you really CAN smell the aroma of freshly baked goodies. That's because, Read More

Food

Better Buffets

With easy and inexpensive upgrades, your everyday or special-event buffet can be strictly A-list. Read More

Back of the House

Zydeco Gumbo

YIELD: 24 servings 5 lbs. boneless chicken, cubed (or 8 pounds whole chicken parts) 3 lbs. medium onions, cut into wedges 4 green peppers, cut into narrow Read More

My Nepenthe by Romney Steele

In these times, we could all use a trip to an isle of no care. Call it Shangri-La Read More

The Super Green Fish List

The Monterery Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch introduces The Best of the Best fish that are good for you and the environment. Albacore Tuna (troll- or pole-caught, Read More

Basics & Beyond

Amazing Grains

Rice and whole-grain pasta are sturdy staples for the menu Read More

Menu Trendwatch

The Thrill of the Grill

It's no smoke and mirror trick; the regional and primal appeal of barbecue is very real. Read More

Preaching the Good Word: The Barbecue Bible

When Raichlen traveled the world while researching The Barbecue Bible, he often relied on hand gestures to convey I write about food when language was Read More

Departments

Just Desserts

Something Fishy? DNA Now on the Case

DNA technology has advanced to the point where researchers can now check restaurant dishes and determine whether what is on the menu is what is on the Read More

Fowl Play Lands Smuggler in Jail

A man was arrested recently at Dulles Airport in Washington, DC, for trying to smuggle cocaine worth around $4,300 stuffed inside a fully cooked chicken. Read More

The Knowing/Doing Disconnect

A study of the effects of posting calorie information in New York City restaurants has found that it has been a big fat failure so far. Even the few patrons Read More

Industry News

Emmi, Roth Kase Name Top Execs

Emmi AG has announced new appointments in its US division that will continue to allow Emmi USA and Roth Kse USA to continue to operate as separate legal Read More

Tyson Names Unit Heads

Tyson Foods, Inc., has named Donnie King senior group vice president of Poultry and Prepared Foods, and Noel White senior group vice president of Tyson Read More

Recipes In This Issue

Chicken Roma

YIELD: 1 FAMILY-SIZE SERVING 6 (2 oz.) pieces prepared, fully cooked, breaded chicken breast filets 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. garlic, fresh, minced 4 oz. Read More

Spicy Roast Pork with Sweet Potato Polenta

YIELD: 24 SERVINGS 8 lbs. pork tenderloin, raw, trimmed 2 Tbsps. black pepper, coarse-ground cup breakfast syrup 4 sweet potatoes, baked tender, peeled, Read More

Cardamom Chicken with Lemon Pear Salsa (specially formulated for steam table)

YIELD: 50 SERVINGS 24 lbs. 8 oz. chicken breast halves, skinless, boneless cup cardamom 2 Tbsps. black pepper, ground 2 qts. pears, cored and cut into Read More

Meatballs with Honey-Harissa-Pomegranate Glaze

YIELD: 24 MEATBALLS (8 APPETIZER SERVINGS) For the glaze: 2 cups pomegranate paste 1 cup honey 1 cup red wine, preferably shiraz or zinfandel 1 Tbsp. Read More

Blueberry Almond Crepes

YIELD: 18 CREPES 16 oz. cottage cheese 2 egg yolks 3 Tbsps. plus 1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel cup chopped blanched almonds 2 Tbsps. cornstarch Read More

Lamb Chops in Orange Sauce

YIELD: 50 SERVINGS 1 cup peanut oil 50 lamb loin chops, 1 thick cup salt 1 cups white vinegar 1 qts. orange juice 3 cups brown sugar cup lemon juice 1 Read More

Penne Pasta with Grilled Vegetables

YIELD: 24 servings 4 lbs. whole-grain penne pasta 6 oz., divided olive oil 3 oz. minced shallots 1 oz. minced garlic 6 oz. white cooking wine 3 lbs. grilled Read More

Apple Jack Ribs Smoked Over Coffee Beans

YIELD: 6 TO 8 PORTIONS 4 ea. baby back pork spareribs, racks For the Marinade: 1 cups apple jack liquor 1 cups white sugar cup salt 2 Tbsps. black pepper Read More

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