http://buycatering.ie/blog.html Blog Posts RSS Feed en-us 2012-05-18T16:09:27+01:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-the-burns-supper--post-426-40.html <p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> ... 2012-01-24T12:31:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-the-burns-supper--post-426-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-a-re-introduction-to-an-old-friend-pasta-post-422-40.html <p><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 36pt; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f"... 2011-11-16T12:45:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-a-re-introduction-to-an-old-friend-pasta-post-422-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-get-stocked-up-for-the-new-school-term--post-406-40.html <p style="text-align: left;">With the new school term approaching, now is the time to get stocked up on any catering equipment you might need for your school kitchen. It&rsquo;s best to start looking now as buying catering equipment can be a bit of challenge, between deciding what specifications you... 2011-08-12T13:03:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-get-stocked-up-for-the-new-school-term--post-406-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-how-to-set-up-and-use-chafing-dishes-post-388-40.html <p>Any buffet table can be elevated to a higher level of elegance and food-service efficiency by using chafing dishes. Not only do chafing dishes keep food warm for the duration of a party, they can also add beauty to the food presentation and raise the level of the food on the table for easy... 2011-07-01T15:54:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-how-to-set-up-and-use-chafing-dishes-post-388-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-teapot-cocktails-post-372-40.html <p>A lot of you would have been in a bar at some stage when you have seen a group of people sitting drinking a cocktail out of a large fish bowl. Well now there is a new craze and that is cocktails in TEAPOTS.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Many bars and clubs are buying teapots in all shapes, sizes and... 2011-06-15T08:49:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-teapot-cocktails-post-372-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-how-to-clean-stainless-steel-post-336-40.html <div>Well known as a clean and hygienic surface to work with stainless steel work surfaces are common place in a commercial kitchen, but how do you keep it glistening and looking its fabulous best?</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Cleaning stainless steel tables, sinks and cooking equipment can be a... 2011-04-19T09:46:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-how-to-clean-stainless-steel-post-336-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-have-you-got-enough-knifes-and-forks--post-252-40.html <div> <h4>&nbsp;Yes its that time again when all of us taking up the challenge of cooking for our friends and family over Christmas need to make sure we have enough Cutlery!</h4> <h4>I am not sure about you but every year I seem to be racing back to the sink to wash up the ones just used!</h4>... 2010-12-16T17:14:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-have-you-got-enough-knifes-and-forks--post-252-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-how-to-store-meringues-post-246-40.html <p>At Buycatering we have been doing a little baking of late to get into the swing of things before Christmas and one of the things we have been making is meringues. For all those meringue fans who think there is nothing better than meringues accompanying their favourite dessert or simply by its... 2010-12-13T12:34:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-how-to-store-meringues-post-246-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-know-your-beans-post-236-40.html <p>Top tips for selecting and storing coffee beans, either for smaller domestic appliances or commercial machines.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b><u>Selecting Your Beans</u></b></p> <p>The darker the roast, the stronger the coffee. Pre-ground coffee will be more convenient &ndash; but wont taste as good as... 2010-11-18T16:23:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-know-your-beans-post-236-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-using-muffin-cupcake-trays-for-yorkshire-puddings-post-228-40.html <p>We all know it&rsquo;s simple to go to the supermarket and buy instant Yorkshire Puddings, but how about putting those baking trays to good use and creating homemade Yorkshire Puddings.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Large Puds</b></p> <p>To get those big Yorkshires that you can fill up with gravy use a... 2010-10-15T15:57:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-using-muffin-cupcake-trays-for-yorkshire-puddings-post-228-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-black-iron-cooking-frying-pans-post-226-40.html <p>The term <b>&lsquo;Black Iron&rsquo; </b>is given to products made from mild steel and bears no reference to the colour of the material. These mild steel pans are more robust than aluminium, especially when used at high baking temperatures.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>With black iron pans it is best... 2010-10-08T16:32:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-black-iron-cooking-frying-pans-post-226-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-steak-and-guinness-pie-post-216-40.html <p><b>Adding a dollop of redcurrant jelly to this hearty pie helps take the bitter edge off the Irish stout.</b></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Put 400g of braising steak into a bowl and coat with flour. Heat oil in a 6 pint heat proof casserole dish. Brown the beef, add carrots and onion and cook for 3mins.... 2010-10-01T15:06:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-steak-and-guinness-pie-post-216-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-have-you-heard-about-our-lincat-opus-700-range--post-214-40.html <p>Used in many a busy commercial kitchen the Opus 700 range is favoured by top chefs because they know they are working with equipment designed to work hard every day with outstanding results.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Located in Lincoln, England, Lincat have been manufacturing catering equipment since... 2010-09-24T10:49:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-have-you-heard-about-our-lincat-opus-700-range--post-214-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-the-sophisticated-pick-me-up-post-212-40.html <div>Among espresso lovers, getting a good crema on their espresso has become somewhat of an obsession.<br /> <br /> The crema is the hazelnut colour foamy bit that sits on top of the coffee, and is often regarded as the mark of a good espresso. For espresso experts the crema is the key to... 2010-09-17T15:44:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-the-sophisticated-pick-me-up-post-212-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-it-s-easy-being-green-post-202-40.html <p><b>Minimise your use of plastic bags</b><br /> Take your own bags when you shop. Recycle your old bags at larger supermarket chains.</p> <p><b>Buy local produce</b><br /> Consider using farmers markets or even offer to buy surplus from a local allotment.</p> <p><b> Say no to unnecessary... 2010-09-08T11:06:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-it-s-easy-being-green-post-202-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-chillies-and-milk-top-tip-post-198-40.html <p>Wash your hands in milk after you&rsquo;ve chopped or handled chillies to neutralise the heat. The capsaicin in the chili pepper is responsible for the burning</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Casein in the dairy products acts as a detergent and dissociates the capsaicin from nerve receptors, allowing it to... 2010-09-03T15:17:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-chillies-and-milk-top-tip-post-198-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-chef-clothing-post-194-40.html <div>Chef clothing can come in various colours and styles and often in the kitchen the uniform can indicate rank. Chefs operate in a fast paced dangerous environment therefore it is essential that what they are wearing is comfortable and practical. <br /> <br /> The most popular type of chef wear is... 2010-09-01T10:14:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-chef-clothing-post-194-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-freezer-use-top-tip-post-182-40.html <p>One of the most common questions we have regarding freezers is about how to get them down to their optimum temperature.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Many people will put food straight in the freezer still in the original packaging, but is important to remember that food in a cardboard box greats pockets... 2010-08-20T16:01:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-freezer-use-top-tip-post-182-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-august-bbq-season-post-178-40.html <div>Barbeque Summer<br /> <br /> Step by Step guide to a successful barbeque<br /> <br /> 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When cooking with charcoal, spread it out in an even layer - more thinly in one area for food that needs to be cooked slower. Its important to light the charcoal well in advance as they... 2010-08-17T15:00:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-august-bbq-season-post-178-40.html http://buycatering.ie/blog-vitrified-crockery-post-176-40.html <p>Vitrified crockery or hotelware is often preferred by restaurants and hotels where the appearance and quality of plates and bowls is of the upmost importance.<br /> <br /> Vitrified crockery is double baked, during the baking process it is more susceptible to breakage compared to tableware that... 2010-08-16T10:38:00+00:00 http://buycatering.ie/blog-vitrified-crockery-post-176-40.html