As you’ve decided to give this blog a shot, I’m assuming you care about what people eat as far as health is concerned. So, from that standpoint, you’ll want to make sure your food company has a food safety management system in place. But if you’re not sure how to implement this food safety management […]
If you are a foodie with a passion for cooking, you might consider being a chef. To be a chef can be an exciting career for someone who has the endeavour and dedication in the food venture. Further, as a chef, you would be dealing with recipes, flavours, textures, and cooking techniques. It would help […]
If you are planning to run a confectionery of your own, you might be asking yourself, “Do I need a food hygiene certificate to sell sweets?” Whilst it’s not a requirement under the law to have a food hygiene certificate to sell sweets, it is strongly recommended to have one by organisations like the FSA. […]
The short answer is- indefinitely. A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate doesn’t expire. But the standard practice in the industry is to renew your certificate every three years. No, it’s not just a random number that the food industry has come up with. It’s rather a careful, calculated outcome of observation of the people that […]
Baking is something we all love. Whether yummy cheesecakes, crispy croissants, cheesy pizzas or delicious birthday cakes, you can only bake all these mouth-watering dishes if you have appropriate baking tools and equipment. Yes! An oven is a must, but with the help of professional baking instruments, you can enhance your baking experience. There are […]
“Can you reheat rice?”, “Can you reheat cooked rice?” The answer to both of these questions is: yes, you certainly can. There’s a common misconception that we should never reheat rice. However, this is not the case. Rice can be reheated, but you have to take special care to ensure that it is safe to […]
Can you reheat chicken? Yes, you definitely can. It is crucial to heat chicken when reheating it thoroughly. As many of us love to indulge ourself in hot, crispy wings of KFC or grilled BBQ prepared at most gatherings. Chicken is high in protein that makes most of the popular dishes for any occasion; whether […]
Why is a well designed kitchen important to food safety? The simple answer is, that it minimises the risk of an outbreak of food poisoning. Most of the food poisoning occurrences are due to the poor storage of food, lack of personal hygiene practices when handling food, dirty kitchen floors, irregular garbage disposal and so […]
Whether it’s a household kitchen or a professional one, you need to maintain safety and hygiene in the kitchen. The kitchen is the place where you prepare, cook and store food. It naturally gets dirty and stained due to frequent use. As such, if it is not cleaned on a regular basis, bacteria can contaminate […]
Those who do not belong to the culinary industry often consider the role of a ‘Cook’ and ‘Chef’ similar. Some also prefer thinking that the cooks who work in lavish hotels or restaurants are termed as chefs, whereas it’s not! Though both of them have their duties in the kitchen, there are certain factors that […]
