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Food Safety and the use of Plastic Containers

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:14:55 -0400

Food has been stored by people in plastic containers for quite some time. There is now a question of food safety and the usage of plastics to store food. The internet is a useful tool for locating results and information from ongoing studies and research regarding food safety, the prevention of food poisoning from E. coli or salmonella, or to find out about diseases that plastics can cause or exacerbate. Phthalates, or endocrine disrupting chemicals also known as EDCs, are found in plastic, as proved by research. Disruption of the receptors for sex hormones and cancer can be caused by these chemicals. To keep from this sort of contamination, you should not use plastic containers to keep food. Rather, containers made of glass or steel should be used, which will stop phthalates from oozing out of plastic and into your food. The majority of articles on food and plastic container usage will bring up the fact that people are worried about using plastic dishes to microwave food. This concern has not yet been firmly backed up by scientists, but most experts warn against it anyway. **End Summary** Topics: Meat grinder parts]]> Hobart parts]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> When it comes to purchasing meat grinder parts for his kitchen, Chef Rodger Haroar chooses National Band Saw. He knows they carry Hobart, Berkel, and Biro meat saw parts at a price he can afford.

How a Food Processor can help You have a Trouble-Free Kitchen

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:57:48 -0400

When my friend asked me to give her a reason why she should be the owner of a food processor, my mind exploded with all the ways mine has made my life trouble-free in the kitchen. Naturally, they can be used to quickly grate cheese or slice potatoes, but there are so many other, more creative uses. Here are 20 reasons for including a food processor in any kitchen. 1. If nothing else, buy a mini food processor to perform your small chopping jobs. 2. You can make pie dough quickly and easily; just cut in chilled butter with the plastic blade and get flaky crust every time. 3. Yes, you'll have to take off the skins; but you'll have sliced apples for your pie in a jiffy. 4. Puree your favorite fresh fruit with honey in the processor, and transfer to an ice cream maker to produce a delicious gelato. 5. Game Day wouldn't be complete without guacamole dip which you can whip up with your food processor. 6. Hummus is the latest trend for diet-conscious dip fans who want to skip the fat. With a food processor, chopping chickpeas and mixing the remaining items is a breeze. 7. **End Summary** Topics: commercial kitchen equipment parts]]> Hobart repair parts]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Professional Chef, Rodger Haroar understands that even the highest quality commercial kitchen equipment parts require replacing from time to time. Rodger replies on National Band Saw to have Biro, Regal, and Hobart repair parts for his kitchen equipment when he needs it.

Choosing Healthy Foods for a Healthy Life

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:35:43 -0500

Every year nearly thirty billion dollars is spent on diet products in America, many of which aren't actually verified to be effective. Instead of spending money on pills, powders, and formulas you can buy healthy foods to help you reach your weight loss goals. Studies show that there are over a dozen foods that can effectively satisfy your appetite while taking care of your sugar, salt, and fat cravings. These foods will also boost your metabolic rate, helping you to drop weight naturally. Also, the best foods offer the greatest nutrients and disease battling substances to guarantee a healthy, happy lifestyle. Basically, healthy foods fill you up and taste good. One of the most satisfying breakfasts you can have is a simple bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon. Not only will you be nourishing yourself with whole grains, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and antioxidants, but also taking in only 110 calories and 2 grams of fat. Adding less than a teaspoon of cinnamon to your oatmeal everyday is beneficial in regulating insulin, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in persons diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. **End Summary** Topics: Hobart parts]]> Hobart replacement parts]]> meat saw parts]]> comm]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> When Chef Rodger Haroar needs commercial restaurant equipment parts he knows heâll find what he needs at National Band Saw. Roger highly recommends the quality replacement parts at NBS to anyone looking for anything from Hobart meat slicer parts to breadmaker parts at lower prices than the original manufacturer.

Top 7 Reasons to Treasure an Electric Skillet

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

You may laugh, but I truly adore my electric skillet. When you hear my reasons, I'm sure you will want to go out and purchase one for yourself. I bought a big, top quality electric skillet with a curved glass lid that allows me to see my food cooking without releasing any heat or steam. In addition, cleanup is quick and simple with the nonstick surface. The 7 main reasons for treasuring my electric skillet are as follows: 1. When I cook strong scented foods like fish or cabbage, I can cook them on my patio with my electric skillet. My home stays fresh and clean smelling and I can still enjoy eating healthy food. 2. The electric skillet allows me to use more of my kitchen space for fancy family meals like those served at Thanksgiving and Christmas when you need to serve a large group. Any location with an outlet will do, and the electric skillet can accommodate a large batch of stuffing, leaving room in the oven for other things -- like the turkey. 3. By baking little roasts in the electric skillet rather than an oven, I save on electricity. **End Summary** Topics: Hobart meat grinder parts]]> Hobart meat saw parts]]> Meat slice]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Using first-rate replacement mixer, slicer, and commercial kitchen equipment parts is a must for Chef Rodger Haroar. Rodger gets his replacement parts from National Band Saw, knowing they carry leading brands like Hobart, Berkel, and Hobart mixer parts for a reasonable price.

A Little History of the Standing Kitchen Mixer

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

In a time when you can use devices the size of your palm to log onto the Internet, listen to thousands of musical compositions, and take photos, as well call people all over the world, it's hard to imagine that at one time a standing kitchen mixer was considered a wonder of technology. The first patent established for an electric mixer was given to Rufus W Eastman in 1885, as claimed by Dennis Thompson in his book Antique Electric Mixersâ€. It was a unique machine as it could be powered by either electricity or water. In 1908 an engineer by the name of Herbert Johnson watched a baker mixing bread dough with a metal spoon. This caused Johnston to create the commercial standing mixer. In 1914, 80 quart commercial mixers were sold to the public and were rapidly known as a machine to make labor easier. A businessman's wife who was using the product in her home said this was "the greatest kitchen aid she ever used" and then a brand name was established. KitchenAid mixers are commonly found in many home kitchens. A commercial stated that a KitchenAid mixer, with its accessories, could "do everything! **End Summary** Topics: Hobart meat slicer parts]]> Hobart meat grinder parts]]> Hobart]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rodger Haroar is no stranger to restaurant equipment parts . For all commercial kitchen equipment parts , he knows the best place to get replacements is National Band Saw. Not only can he get the Biro meat grinder parts he needs, but he can get the replacement parts for his personal food processor as well.

Cookware - It's Not Just Pots and Pans Anymore

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Give some thought to the selection of your new cookware. Remember that you hope to use this set for many years, so you will want it to be just right. Color should not be the only criteria you use to choose your cookware. Having said that, I must admit that I own an excellent set of red cookware that has served me well for many years. While you are looking for new cookware, keep these tips in mind. The material that makes up the cookware should be your main concern. There are a lot to choose from; what follows are a few of the ones that people choose most often. The top choice for many chefs is copper, because it has superior conductivity, enabling it to respond quickly to adjustments in heat. Another metal should be layered along with the copper because, on its own, it reacts with acidic foods. Even though copper pans must be washed by hand and it takes some work to keep them looking nice, serious chefs feel they are well worth the effort. **End Summary** Topics: restaurant equipment parts]]> commercial restaurant equipment]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> When Chef Rodger Haroar is looking for replacement parts for his commercial kitchen equipment, NBS is where he shops. In his line of work the need for good equipment is a must, and Roger can trust NBS to have everything he needs. They carry parts for name-brand equipment such as meat grinder parts , Meat slicer parts , and Regal parts all at an affordable price.

The Chef's Tool Kit

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The term a well stocked kitchenâ€ means more than an abundance of canned food in the pantry. It means the kitchen has the proper tools to do the job of cooking correctly. Just as a skilled carpenter needs more than a hammer and a screwdriver to build exquisite custom cabinets, a chef needs the proper tools to construct a delicious meal. A great set of knives is the starting point. Quality knives are sharp and well balanced with a good feel to the hand. A variety of sizes are necessary as each has its purpose from the small paring knife to the large chefâ€'s knife. Next is the set of pans, again in an assortment of sizes. The pans should be heavy to sit securely on the burner and be made with a copper or aluminum bottom to quickly transmit the heat and to rapidly react to changes in the heat. The handle should be heat resistant for safety. No kitchen should be without a food processor. I have a 14 cup processor that I use constantly. It slices, chops, grates, mixes and is an enormous asset in the kitchen. **End Summary** Topics: Hobart replacement parts]]> Regal meat saw parts]]> Biro parts]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> When Rodger Haroar needs to buy meat grinder parts , he shops at NBS. NBS offers the best prices on Toledo meat grinder parts , slicer parts, and meat saw parts. Plus, Rodger knows that he can get the exact parts he needs for name-brand equipment but without the name-brand price tag.

10 Food Processor Recipes You'll Love

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Sometimes it seems like cooking is just too difficult to do on a daily basis, but food processors take a lot of the hassle out. If you don’t have a food processor, I highly recommend that you get one. In fact, go out and buy one right now! I use my food processor everyday, keeping it on my kitchen counter for fast use. Why? Because I have so many great recipes! Here is my top 10 favorite food processor recipes guaranteed to make you love your food processor. 1. You can make your own peanut butter or any other nut butter that you like in your processor. Cashews make wonderful nut butter too. 2. Speaking of peanut butter, peanut butter cookies are the easiest recipe in the world: 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup peanut butter, and a teaspoon of vanilla if desired. Toss them into your processor; give it a whirl for a few seconds until well mixed. Scoop out a tablespoon of dough and scrap it on the side of the bowl to even the spoon, drop onto a cookie sheet and smash it down with a fork to make the cross hatch design. **End Summary** Topics: meat grinder parts]]> Hobart parts]]> Hobart replacement parts]]> restaurant equipment parts]]> commercial kitchen equipment parts]]> restaurant equipment parts]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rodger Haroar, after working as a chef in a commercial kitchen for years, he is no stranger to Hobart parts . Hobart parts or Biro meat saw parts , he knows the best place for replacements is National Band Saw. He can get the commercial restaurant equipment parts and also the replacement parts for his personal food processor. Now thatâs handy.