Snacking Strengthens Restaurant Spending.

Americans’ love of snacking is boosting restaurant traffic and spending. More and more menus are offering snackable food options to attract customers during the mid-morning and pre-dinner day parts.  Lower cost and portability are the main reasons behind the boom in restaurant snack sales.  Restaurants are relying on snacks to entice customers to purchase additional foods & beverages. 
Consumers between the ages of 18 and 24 spend the highest percentage of their income on snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, followed by those from 25-34 and 35-44.

Strawberries are the perfect fruit for these cold winter months. Did you know this beautiful read fruit fights colds and flues?  One cup of fresh strawberries has 160% of the Daily Recommended Value of Vitamin C and a boost against colds and flu.  Considered a super food, fresh strawberries are loaded with nutrients and low […]

Offsetting the High Food Cost Menu Items– Most restaurants today feel it is necessary to menu the traditional cuts of beef, pork, lamb and veal. Because this is the norm I thought it would be beneficial to talk about a couple of food cost friendly, high quality items. The first item that we are having […]

TIP: Spice and Herb Storage Tips – *  They can be maintained longer if they are stored air tight. *  Keep away from heat and moisture *  Best flavor when used by: Ground spices:  3 years Whole Spices:  4 years Herbs:  1-3 years Seeds:  4 years (except poppy seeds and sesame seeds – 2 years) Seasoning Blends:  […]

Grilling Secrets Check out these great marinating and grilling secrets for your steaks, ribs, seafood, chicken and veggies.  Keep this handy fact sheet in the kitchen or near the grill. Beef: Preparation Tips: * Always marinate in the refrigerator; never at room temperature.  * Marinate in a food-safe plastic bag or glass dish – – never […]

Diane Perry, Executive Director, Paul Saval, Pres., Saval Foodservice, Shirley Howard, Pres. of the Board & Founder, Emma Handzo, CCF Child, & Jerry Chadwick, Lancaster Produce THIS YEAR’S EVENT: 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Benefitting the Children’s Cancer Foundation Whiskey Creek Golf Course More Info to Come! Bob Plant, Dominick’s, Elliott […]

FOODS THAT HELP PREVENT AGING. Not only might there be a fountain of youth, but there is a pantry of youth.  People who stock up on the right foods can turn back the clock on aging. Be sure to add these items to your diet: SPINACH:  It’s loaded with Vitamin K, which helps with bone […]

Bacon, an old favorite, going upscale with recipes that are versatile and sometimes surprising. Bacon inspires city chefs, down-home cooks and local food fans.  You’ll find it at breakfast, lunch and dinner – – maybe even at dessert. It’s everything you could ask for in a food.  It’s sweet, smoky, salty, and rich;  all in one […]

6 Steps to a Great Steak: Always use fresh beef that you’ve just purchased or has been in the refrigerator for no more then 3 days. Preheat your gas grill for at least 10 minutes.  Always keep the grill closed during preheating and as you cook. Trim excess fat from the steak.  Then season the […]

Creating and serving “Menu Specials” in your restaurant will generate interest with your guests and will help motivate your staff and boost margins. For many chefs and owners, the process of developing specials can be a task that is often neglected, thus resulting in “specials” that are not so special after all!  Developing a plan of action […]