Author: 24content
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The Art of Plating – Smoked Eel
SMOKED EEL MACARONI, PICKLED CHICORY, ARTICHOKE AND ALMOND SAUCE BY ADAM REID This is a visually appealing dish, packed with lovely, strong flavours, and is intended as a ‘small plate’. The eel is served two ways.Firstly, as macaroni, which is filled with a delicious mix of smoked eel and tarragon. Secondly, slices of fresh eel…
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Customer Profile: Military Precision
An ex-military chef and paramedic has enlisted the skills he learned in the armed forces and deployed them in a care setting. After deciding to work on ‘Civvy Street’, Cliff Grand-Scrutton is now the director of Larchfield House, a dementia care specialist home with 74 beds in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The home prides itself on its…
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Looking after your mental health
By Mark Lewis, CEO of Hospitality Action Since the COVID-19 emergency started, life as we know it has changed beyond all recognition. For many people who have invested years in their careers to suddenly lose the job which defined them and the livelihood they relied on can feel like grief. That combined with the guilt…
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Top of the class
A talented school cook from Liverpool has scooped the education sector’s top prize. Holly Charnock has won the national title of LACA School Chef of the Year 2020, beating off tough competition from caterers from across the UK. She was voted Britain’s No 1 school chef by a panel of judges at the national final,…
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Green Gauge- Focus on Food Waste
The post-coronavirus era will require caterers to be more careful than ever of their budgets and they navigate their way through a difficult financial climate. With many catering businesses fearing for their survival, one way they can secure their future is with better stock management and minimal waste, as well as offering cost-effective nourishment to…
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Championing the nation’s care caterers
During these challenging times with Covid19 the spotlight has regularly been on the care sector. However, care caterers have continuedto work in extremely difficult circumstances creating delicious and nutritious meals that all customers will enjoy. Premier Foods has always supported the care industry who provide such a valuable service to residents and staff. The Bisto…
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Every interaction matters
A charity dedicated to enriching the lives of people with care and support needs is offering free access to its activity resources during the coronavirus crisis. NAPA (National Activity Providers Association) is a membership organisation which promotes and supports wellbeing in the care sector – something which is needed now more than ever. Hilary Woodhead,…
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5 ways to use – Chickpeas
Chick peas are packed with fibre, vitamins and minerals – and a brilliant source of protein, making them an ideal choice for people following a plant-based diet. An 80g serving counts as one of your ‘5 a day’. They’re also incredibly versatile, lending themselves well to an array of delicious dishes, as Ian Jaundoo, the…
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We’re here for you
Supporting independent caterers every step of the way – A message from Coral Rose, managing director of the Country Range Group. Stir it up is created by the Country Range Group to give support to our customers through helpful advice, product news, recipe ideas and lots more. The Country Range Group is a collective of…
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Online workshop teaches lockdown families about food sustainability
Children and parents in lockdown across Wales are learning how they can play their part in taking care of the planet thanks to an online, interactive Food Heroes workshop. The free, 30-minute, bilingual workshop, which promotes global sustainability development goals, has been developed by Donna Heath, national sustainability champion for the Culinary Association of Wales…