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January 01, 2008

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Breakout Breakfast

Its just not possible to relegate the satisfaction and comfort of breakfast foods to early morning hours any more. In recent years, customers have increasingly More

Mediterranean Egg Salad in Focaccia

Yield: 12 servings Bread: 2 loaves focaccia bread (approx. 9-in. diameter ea.) 3 Tbsps. olive oil 12 tsp. kosher salt 14 tsp. coarse ground pepper 2 Tbsps. More

Purdue Cereal Bar Running Hot

Purdue University has found great success with an all-day cereal bar concept it developed in-house. Called Loops, it sits in the Memorial Unions Urban More

Compass Allies With Pura Vida

ompass Group has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Pura Vida Coffee through which Compass will present Pura Vidas coffee, tea and hot chocolate More

New Upscale Eatery at Wachovia Center

Aramark has opened the upscale Cadillac Grille on the Club Level of Philadelphias Wachovia Center arena, home of both the Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia More

Full Circle

Some of you reading this may recall my earlier stint at Food Management. If thats the case, thanks for being such a loyal FM reader. Indeed, having spent More

Getting His Kicks

Ken Sherepita When Ken Sherepita worked in the commercial restaurant world, he was one of the chef stars of the Cleveland culinary scene. As head of catering More

Special Events Can Help You Build Healthy Sales

Julie Meddles. R.D., is associate director, nutrition and foodservice, at The Ohio State University Medical Center As a Nutrition Services department More

IDEAS07

How do you elevate the retail experience in onsite foodservice environments? A slew of ideas and suggestions were offered at the 2007 Food Management IDEAS Conference More

Industry News

MasterFoodServices Now Mars Foodservices Mars, Inc., has changed the name of its foodservice unit from MasterFoodServices to Mars Foodservices as part More

Microsoft Dining 2.0

(l. to r.) Tod Nissle, director of operations for the Microsoft account for Compass Group; Tom Visvikis, dining services manager for the Redmond site; More

Death Be Not Gluttonous

If you knew you were going to die what would you have for your final meal? That was a question posed to 50 famous chefs by photographer Melanie Dunea. More

Healthyburg, USA

Dr. Kenneth Cooper is well known as the father of aerobics. His 1968 best seller, Aerobics, can be credited/blamed for starting todays mania for running More

Custom Baking Products

Bakers can safely and economically give baked goods a perfect, golden brown shine with no eggs, mixing, sticky starch residue or extra labor by substituting More

Dannon Company has launched dannonfoodservice.com

The Dannon Company has launched dannonfoodservice.com. The new website is designed to keep operators informed and educated about the companys products More

Smuckers Plate- Scapers dessert toppings

Enhance the appeal of dessert drink offerings with Smuckers Plate- Scapers dessert toppings. With the wave of a hand, you can menu visually appealing More

Dole Frozen Cranberries

Dole Frozen Cranberries deliver quality fruit when you need it for seasonal beverages, baked goods, condiments, sauses and sides. The distinctive, tangy More

The new air-o-chill blast chiller/ freezer from Electrolux Professional

The new air-o-chill blast chiller/ freezer from Electrolux Professional is even easier to use with a one-touch automatic chilling feature that reduces More

Recipe CD and decorating kit from General Mills Foodservice

Fabulous desserts help an operation build a reputation and improve the bottom line. The Gold Medal Bake. Ice. Profit. recipe CD and decorating kit from More

Georgia-Pacific Food Services Solutions

Georgia-Pacific Food Services Solutions latest addition to its Dixie Insulair insulated paper cups is the new Interlude design. The new look combines More

Hobarts 300 Series Slicer

Hobarts 300 Series Slicer features simplified controls, improved geometry, an enhanced carriage design and other innovations that make it easier to use More

Honey Stung and Tysons Pride

Honey Stung and Tysons Pride fully cooked fried chicken products have always stood for distinctive home-fried quality. And now both product lines are More

Hormel Foods offers operators a full range of turkey products

Turkey adapts well to virtually any recipe, from spicy, savory stir-fries to subtle, simple soups. Hormel Foods offers operators a full range of turkey More

Kelloggs Crunchmania Graham Snacks present operators

For great, big, crunchy flavor in a nutritious snack, Kelloggs Crunchmania Graham Snacks present operators a solid profit opportunity and customers delicious, More

The KMS- 1230MLH Crescent Cube Ice Machine from Hoshizaki America

The KMS- 1230MLH Crescent Cube Ice Machine from Hoshizaki America is 75 percent quieter than traditional remote units. The space-saving design makes for More

The Manitowoc SM50 is a compact, under-counter ice machine

The Manitowoc SM50 is a compact, under-counter ice machine, designed for use in business settings. It is well-suited for board rooms, conference rooms More

The new Mary Jane design from Shoes for Crews

The new Mary Jane design from Shoes for Crews features premium full-grain leather, a compressed foam midsole and a cushioned, stitched-down outsole for More

Master-Bilt offers a 5,000-pound structural floor

Master-Bilt offers a 5,000-pound structural floor option for walk-in coolers and freezers and refrigerated warehouses. The new floor is designed to withstand More

New matcha green tea flavor packets join the lineup

New matcha green tea flavor packets join the lineup of 12 flavors from Frostline soft serve. The shelf-stable flavor packet transforms basic vanilla into More

A new Nabisco cracker website

A new Nabisco cracker website (www.kraftfoodservice.com/crackers) provides valuable information about special offers, foodservice rewards bonus points, More

Ocean Spray has added Diet Ocean Spray

Ocean Spray has added Diet Ocean Spray to its line of No-Thaw Juice Cups. These conveniently portioned shelf-stable 4-ounce cups are easy to open and More

Briefs

The Society for Foodservice Management (SFM) has entered into a partnership with the Association Headquarters association management company based in More

Jerry White Appointed

Jerry White has been appointed to the position of publisher of Food Management magazine. White, a foodservice publishing veteran, counts nearly 30 years More

Otis Spunkmeyer Warm Wishes packaging

Otis Spunkmeyer Warm Wishes packaging is designed to drive incremental cookie sales. Consumers will pay more for cookies wrapped in convenient take-home More

Pilgrims Pride Foodservice introduces Pierce Chicken Filet-Vors

Pilgrims Pride Foodservice introduces Pierce Chicken Filet-Vors. These premium breast fillets deliver consumer-chosen flavors in a choice of three convenient More

Readi-Bake introduces the latest additions to the Supreme cookie line

Readi-Bake introduces the latest additions to the Supreme cookie line: Chocolate Mint, Smores and Rocky Road. The dough contains 25 percent particulates More

Rubbermaid Commercial Products new Deluxe Paneled Carts

Rubbermaid Commercial Products new Deluxe Paneled Carts make waste and linen management smart and stylish. With faux mahogany finished doors and panels, More

The new Security Cage for Cambros Camshelving

The new Security Cage for Cambros Camshelving provides safe storage for valuables such as wine, champagne and spirits. It is also ideal for personal items More

Uncle Bens Brand offers a wide variety of naturally delicious and healthy whole-grain products

Uncle Bens Brand offers a wide variety of naturally delicious and healthy whole-grain products such as Uncle Bens naturel Golden Harvest. This multigrain More

A USA Rice Federation attitude and usage study of 350 foodservice operators

A USA Rice Federation attitude and usage study of 350 foodservice operators shows that rice is perceived as a nutritious, wholesome food that fits with More

Vie de France now offers All Natural Croissants

Vie de France now offers All Natural Croissants. These frozen, proof and bake all-butter croissants are available in three sizes. They are flaky on the More

Wesson Smart Choice is now available in innovative bag-in-box packaging

Wesson Smart Choice is now available in innovative bag-in-box packaging. The 0g trans fat cottonseedcanola oil package offers improved handling, a built-in More

Frittata with Onion, Basil and Tomato

Yield: 12 servings 3 large onions (about 6 cups) 9 Tbsps. olive oil (divided) 3 cups fresh chopped tomatoes (or canned) 112 cups chopped fresh basil 18 More

Breakfast Cazuela

Yield: 25 servings 12 oz. packaged peppered gravy mix 24 eggs 34 cup cilantro, chopped 2 lbs. packaged sweet corn muffin mix 16 oz. water (as called for More

Canadian Bacon, Asparagus and Smoked Gouda Crustless Quiche

Yield: 12 servings 12 oz. Canadian bacon 8 large eggs 3 cups half-n-half or whipping cream 2 cups blanched asparagus, cut in 34-in. pieces 1 cup bottled More

Little Italy Chicken Breakfast Bagel

Yield: 12 servings 12 each fully-cooked, breaded chicken breakfast filets 34 cup mayonnaise 9 Tbsps. sundried tomatoes, diced 3 Tbsps. olive oil 3 cloves More

Grape-Stuffed French Toast

Yield: 12 servings 2 each long baguettes (or day-old artisan bread) 12 cup almond paste 16 oz. N eufchatel cheese 2 cups red seedless grapes, quartered More

Blueberry-Maple Breakfast Bake

Yield: 18 servings 2 loaves egg challah or other white bread (14 oz. each) 8 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided More

On-the-Go Omelet

Yield: 12 servings 12 slices white bread 6 oz. cooked and crumbled, seasoned breakfast sausage 12 large eggs, beaten 34 cup salsa, medium to hot flavor, More

Energy Efficient Equipment

A new generation of ovens has brought speed and energy efficiency to many onsite kitchens. Without a doubt, energy costs are a hot industry topic today. More

Decisions, Decisions: Insights into Interior Design

Interior design elements at University of Rhode Islands Hope Commons separate yet complement the diverse stations. Unifying colors and finishes are shared More

Beef Stew

Yield: 4 serving 8 cups cold water 3 lbs. beef shanks salt as needed 4 small boiling potatoes 4 whole fresh celery leaves 2 Tbsps. extra virgin olive More

A Land of Culinary and Geographic Contrasts

In the 1990s, Chilean wine made culinary headlines but few articles covered the countrys equally intersting cuisine. And with its immensely varied geographic More

Full Circle

Some of you reading this may recall my earlier stint at Food Management. If thats the case, thanks for being such a loyal FM reader. Indeed, having spent More

Advance Food Companys SuperCrispy

Whether youre serving 5 or 500, Advance Food Companys SuperCrispy products are always easy to prepare. These bakeable items are par-fried to lock in texture More

The Alto-Shaam Fry-Tech Auto-Lift Gas Fryer

The Alto-Shaam Fry-Tech Auto-Lift Gas Fryer offers an unsurpassed level of efficiency due to a highly effective heat exchanger system. It provides faster More

Snapshots from the Road More Traveled

Douglas Crane takes a break from the kitchen at Hyde School at Woodstock. St. Ignatius John Pietravoia is extending his serverys brand with convenience More

Basic American Foods introduces new Quick- Start Home Style Chili

For operators who prize timesaving chili recipes with homemade flavor, Basic American Foods introduces new Quick- Start Home Style Chili, a flavorful, More

Bushs Best introduces Homestyle Chili

Bushs Best introduces Homestyle Chili in a 96-ounce batchsize pouch. Loaded with the finest kidney and pinto beans, premium beef and zesty vegetables More

Fresh California Avocados

Long a sleepy daypart, breakfast is providing new opportunities for sales. Operators find Fresh California Avocados ready to rise and shine and boost More

Campbells Tomato Juice

Thick and delicious with consistent quality, Campbells Tomato Juice is now available in a 5.5-ounce can. The 100- percent tomato juice product is a good More

Cargill Meat Solutions

Cargill Meat Solutions offers a new line of high-quality proteins for midscale and casual dining operations. The Cedar Canyon Meats brand provides on-trend, More

Computritions Hospitality Suite Foodservice Operations Management

Computritions Hospitality Suite Foodservice Operations Management software does everything from recipe and menu inception to postmeal costing and analysis. More

Texting ... Texting ...

TEXTING ... TEXTING 1-2-3 The University of Texas-Austin is using a text messaging service to transmit promotional offers to potential customers, says More

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Grilled Breakfast Panini

Yield: 12 servings 24 slices French bread, sliced diagonally into 12-in. thick slices as needed butter, melted 112 cups creamy peanut butter 12 bananas More

New Mexico Tops in Breakfast

New Mexico leads the nation in providing free/reduced breakfasts to low-income children, according to a report from the nonprofit Food Research and Action More

Planet Perdue has added two items

Planet Perdue has added two items to its galaxy of poultry products for K-12: the Spicy Boneless Drumstick and the Spicy SnackAtizer. Both meet nutritional More

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