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LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE STUDENT CHEFS WIN ZEST QUEST ASIA
Inspired by the tastes, flavours and textures of Korean food, a trio of student chefs from Loughborough College bagged first place in the 2025 Zest Quest Asia culinary competition and with it, a week-long educational and cultural trip to Hong Kong, compliments of headline sponsors Lee Kum Kee. The team had impressed the judges with their three-course Korean bistro-style menu comprising an amuse bouche of homemade kimchi, sea bream ceviche, oyster aioli and a nori seaweed cracker) followed by Ganjang (Korean BBQ mushrooms glazed in ganjang, Korean wheat noodles, soybean broth, pickled cucumber and tahoon oil), a Gochujang main course (Bibimbap – pork tenderloin, Gochujang fried rice, poached egg and raw…
Read MoreImplementing Proactive Kitchen Safety Management for a Thriving Restaurant
A thriving restaurant is a well-oiled machine that produces delicious food while ensuring the safety of staff and customers. However, a kitchen can be a hazardous environment with common risks like fires, slips, and cuts. Proactive safety management is essential to reduce these dangers significantly. In this article, we’ll explore five key elements that contribute to a safer kitchen. Restaurants can maintain a thriving and safe environment by implementing these strategies. A commitment to safety protects employees while enhancing overall efficiency and customer satisfaction. Regular Safety Training and Drills Statista highlights that the number of people working in the restaurant sector in the United States has changed throughout the last…
Read MoreTop 6 Beers from Dry January
So, I have completed Dry January, give or take the few hours left of today. And I’ve not got a bottle sat by my side waiting for the minutes to tick by. It’s the first time I have tried it and I was surprised at how easy it’s been. The main reason, I think, for…
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