June 1, 2010

Editor's Page

Editor's Page: A Golden Moment and Other NRA Observations

In a moment that should gratify every reader of this magazine, FSD Tim Dietzler of Villanova University was presented with IFMA's Gold Plate Operator Read More

Innovator

Sooner Showcase

University of Oklahoma's newly-renovated dining hall reflects the continuing evolution of its foodservice program and operating philosophy Read More

Kitchen Comments: A Customer Feedback Tradition at University of Oklahoma

With 635 issues over almost two decades, David Annis turned a small newsletter into a campus tradition Read More

Dealing with the Unknown Unknowns

Former OU Dining Director David Annis reflects on his career transition to Housing Director Read More

Management

Composting Solutions: From Garbage to Black Gold

A good composting system is about much more than image; it's about getting your hands dirty and getting it done right Read More

What are the issues about feeding food waste to animals?

Practice Can be Part of a Recycling Program, But Many Restrictions Apply Read More

Front of the House

Ballpark Food Continues to Upscale

Concessionaires pile on the gourmet goodies for fans Read More

Free For All: Fixing School Food in America

This in-depth look at the history and future of school nutrition programs asks many of the tough questions Read More

Hospital Initiates Off-Campus Debit Program

Staffers will be able to make meal purchases at offsite restaurants with their badges Read More

With Tiger on the Trail

Compass execs win lottery: get to golf with Woods Read More

USC Opens First Contracted Foodserevice Operation

New café is in independent museum location Read More

Patina Looks to Expand Recreation/Arts Business

Former RA unit adds veteran Aramark exec to direct business development efforts Read More

Guest Chef

Guest Chef: From Singapore to Amherst, the Long Way

Willie Sng brings a world of culinary experience to Umass Dining Read More

Food Safety

Food Safety: Grading NYC's New Health Inspection Policy

Publicly posting foodservice health inspection "grades" may seem unfair to some but also appears likely to catch on Read More

Well Equipped

Well Equipped: Raising the Bar

Here are the essentials for outfitting bar service Read More

Special Report

More for Their Store

NACUFS' Best in the Business award winners illustrate how convenience retailing is evolving in the college market Read More

Driving Beverage Sales Award

Jonah'sVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA Opened: January 2010 Gross Sales/Day: $1,950 (dining plan)/$1,686 (cash/credit) Jonah's is located Read More

Foodservice Applications Award

Sam's Place WestTexas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX Opened: August 2009 Gross Sales/Day: $15,275 Foodservice is the star of the show at Sam's Place West, Read More

Incorporating Sustainability in Your C-Store Award

Tu MercadoUniversity of San DiegoSan Diego, CA Opened: Fall 2009 Gross Sales/Day: $8,000 Tu Mercado is a full-scale natural foods store that offers the Read More

The Big Idea Unique Solution or Implementation Award

Dividend$Miami UniversityOxford, OH Opened: August 2009 Gross Sales/Day: $9,500 Dividend$ provides food services to students in Miami's new Farmer School Read More

Updating Your C-Store Award

Durfee'sYale UniversityNew Haven, CT Opened: Over 20 years old but completely renovated in September 2009 Gross Sales/Day: $7,500 (weekdays)/$6,000 (weekends) Read More

Food

Upper Crusts

From regional to rustic, pizza's hotter than ever. One reason: it's the perfect platform from which to meet the flavor and ingredient demands of customers Read More

Back of the House

California Wild Rice Confetti Shrimp Salad

YIELD: 6 3 cups cooked wild rice 1 lb. cooked medium fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped cup chopped sweet onion Read More

Book Review: No Wheat, No Dairy, No Problem

This no-frills cookbook delivers wheat-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free recipes Read More

Contest Depot

The Idaho Potato Commission's YES! Processed Potato Promotion is easy to enter. Foodservice operators should purchase Idaho potato products, fill out Read More

Signature Salads for Seniors

Together with the staff of Art, a resort-style independent living community in Scottsdale, AZ, Executive Chef Pedro Toledo offers residents four signature Read More

Minocqua Style Jambalaya

Volume Jambalaya Recipe for the K-12 Set Read More

Menu Trendwatch

Menu TrendWatch: My Thai

Broadening your menu horizons with must-have Thai dishes like Pad Thai, curries and super-fresh Tha salads Read More

Stir Fry Shrimp, Pad Thai

YIELD: 6 servings 12 oz. prepared Pad Thai sauce 1 lb. + 8 oz. rice noodles, cooked according to directions 2 Tbsps. vegetable salad oil cup fresh red Read More

Departments

Viewpoint

Viewpoint: Oh, the Places You'll Go (and the things you'll eat)

College has become a place where students develop a broader sense of food sensibilities Read More

Industry News

Del Monte Adds Senior Execs

Del Monte Foods Co. has appointed David Allen executive vice president of operations and Larry Bodner executive vice president of finance. These appointments Read More

New NAMP Meat Buyers Guide Available

The North American Meat Processors Association has launched a new and completely revised edition of its Meat Buyer's Guide. Among the changes/additions Read More

Middleby Acquires Perfectfry

The Middleby Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire the net assets and operations of PerfectFry Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of ventless countertop Read More

Equipment Sales Specialist Joins Master-Bilt

Master-Bilt has appointed Ross Buel national/chain accounts manager for foodservice sales. Buel most recently served as general manager for the foodservice Read More

Tomlinson Buys Fusion Commercial

Tomlinson Industries has purchased the assets of Fusion Commercial LLC of Wauwatosa, WI. Fusion Commercial's products include countertop pizza and snack Read More

Michael Foods Sold

Egg and potato products giant Michael Foods has been sold from one private equity firm to another in a $1.7 billion deal. Thomas H. Lee Partners, which Read More

Briefs

Sixteen food and beverage companies, including Kraft Foods, Hershey, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, vowed they would cut 1.5 trillion calories from their products Read More

Just Desserts

When You're Really Hungry

The Claim Jumper restaurant chain can claim the distinction of menuing America's most unhealthy entre, at least according to the theweek.com website. Read More

Maybe They Can Run a Special Every Seven Years

One Australian town decided to make the best of a bad situation by using the locusts that had invaded the town as a topping at the local pizza parlor, Read More

More B&I Downsizing News

Warehouse and production workers at the Carlsberg brewery in Denmark went on strike recently to protest a downsizing in their onsite fooder, beverage Read More

$12 Coffee a Real Eye Opener

Okay, we won't take any more shots at coffee selling for $4 a cup, not after seeing a New York Post story about the $12 cups of joe being served at the Read More

Recipes In This Issue

Flatbread Pizza with Romesco Sauce, Portobellos, Mozzarella and Smoked Gouda

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS Romesco Sauce: cup canned, drained fire-roasted tomatoes, drained cup roughly chopped roasted red peppers 1 tsp. chopped roasted garlic Read More

Paris Pizza with Portobello, Boursin, Brie & Grilled Chicken

YIELD: 12 PIZZAS 3 lbs., 6 oz. whole-wheat pizza dough 2 lbs. Boursin cheese, softened 3 lbs. fresh tomatoes (about 12 medium), sliced thin 1 lbs. portobello Read More

Greek Isle-Style Smoked-Salmon Pizzette

YIELD: 2 6" PIZZETTES 10 oz. fresh pizza dough 1 Tbsp. olive oil 4 oz. regular or seasoned goat cheese, crumbled cup thinly sliced green bell pepper cup Read More

Mango and Bacon Barbecue Pizza

YIELD: 1 PIZZA 1 7"pizza crust 2 Tbsps. barbecue sauce cup shredded Italian cheese blend (about 2 oz.) 2 strips bacon, cooked crisp and coarsely crumbled Read More

Mediterranean Mashed-Potato & Fresh Herb Pizza

YIELD: 48 2-SLICE SERVINGS 3.55-lb. carton unseasoned, extra-rich dry mashed potatoes cup garlic powder 1 Tbsp. salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper Read More

American Lamb Pizza Supreme

YIELD: 4 2-SLICE SERVINGS lb. ground lamb tsp. onion salt tsp. fennel seed tsp. crushed dried oregano leaves tsp. crushed dried basil leaves tsp. crushed Read More

Veggie Wheat Pizza

YIELD: 9 7" PIZZAS Pizza Dough: 2 cups whole-wheat flour, divided 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided cup dry oats 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsps. active dry yeast tsp. Read More

Mild Provolone & Tomato Pizza

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS 3 Tbsps. extra-virgin olive oil 1 fresh 14-oz. pizza dough cup grated Parmesan cheese 12 oz. sliced mild provolone cheese 5 Roma tomatoes, Read More

Classic Pepperoni Pizza

YIELD: 1 RECTANGULAR PIZZA 1 12" by 3" sheeted dough, slacked in cooler oz. light olive oil 4 oz. red pizza sauce 4 oz. pizza cheese blend (4:1 shredded Read More

Wild Mushroom & Onion Pizza

YIELD: 24 6" PIZZAS Pizza Dough: 3 cups lukewarm water 6 packages dry yeast 2 Tbsps. honey cup safflower oil 1 Tbsp. sea salt 7 cups whole-wheat flour Read More

Smoked-Turkey Mexican Pizza

YIELD: 8 SERVINGS Green Chile Paste: 2 oz. canola oil 5 lbs. sweet onions, roughly chopped 5 large green bell peppers, roasted and peeled 5 poblano chiles, Read More

Pizza del Giorno

YIELD: 6 1-SLICE SERVINGS 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 lbs. yellow or red onions, halved and sliced (about 5 cups) 8 oz. spicy fully cooked smoked sausage, sliced Read More

Muffaletta Pizza

YIELD: 1 14" PIZZA 1 Tbsp. minced garlic cup minced green olives cup minced black olives 2 Tbsps. minced pepperoncini 2 Tbsps. minced roasted red bell Read More

Heirloom-Tomato Pizza

YIELD: 4 1-SLICE SERVINGS 1 frozen 12" oven-rising sheeted pizza dough 3 oz. arugula pesto sauce 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded 8 slices heirloom tomato Read More

Grilled Pizza with Bacon & Tomato

YIELD: 12 SERVINGS Seasoned Tomatoes: 1 lbs. fresh grape tomatoes, halved cup olive oil cup chiffonade fresh basil Kosher salt and course-ground black Read More

Sweet Vidalia Primavera Pizza

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS Olive oil, as needed 1 lb. pizza dough 1 cups grated smoked mozzarella 1 cup drained diced canned tomatoes with Italian seasoning 10 Read More

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