Principles of freezing: Cool before freezing: Freezing food while still hot, will increase the temperature of the freezer and could defrost nearby items. Refreeze (only) if you are cooking it in between: When food is thawed, bacteria can multiply quickly, particularly at room temperature. If weput it back in the freezer, the bacteria will survive […]
Few important tips, that will help us get the best out of an electric oven. These simple steps, help in churn out delicious and perfectly baked dishes. Do’s … Space: Give ample space for the food and make sure there is minimum 2 inches gap between the pans for good air circulation. Pans shouldn’t touch
On few occasions, the vessel may land up with surplus food at the end of an event. When a surplus of food is likely, the galley team should start cooling what is not needed, quickly. How to begin… Shift the food container, away from the heat source (Hot plate, Hot box, BainMarie etc) so that
Grilling is a popular cooking method that involves cooking food on a grate overdirect heat, allowing for even cooking and a distinct smoky flavor. Follow the below guidelines for a safe grilling method… Preheat the grill/ Clean all residue / Oil the grill grates Season the food / Place it on the grill / Let
Well-being” is the state of being healthy, safe, comfortable, and happy. And “Wellness” is the act of practicing healthy habits daily to attain better physical and mental health outcomes. Let’s make, being healthy, a part of our overall lifestyle and prevent chronic diseases and long-term illnesses.A healthy balanced diet includes: Eating lots of vegetables and
Reducing Wastage Of Food Why it is so Important to Reduce Food Waste? When we waste food, we also waste all the energy and water it takes to grow, harvest, transport, and package. By reducing our waste, we are conserving our limited natural resources. By taking steps to reduce our energy intake, we contribute to
Good Inventory Practices Having an efficient Inventory process is very important to plan a healthy menu in advance, and to maintain a seamless purchase cycle. It is equally important to constantly upgrade, adapt and streamline our in-house inventory operations to meet the current demands. As we all have experienced, it is very easy to slip
Prevention Of Food Poisoning!!! Drawing attention to the recent unfortunate mass food poisoning onboard couple of vessels, leading to fatal deaths. This broadcast is to reiterate the importance of maintaining food safety on board and more importantly “always”.Good food hygiene is more than cleanliness; it requires food to be protected from the risk of harmful
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the second edition of our “International Chef Day” contest. The primary aim of the contest was to recognise the contribution of our galley teams, that through their skill, passion and hard work, add so much flavour to life at sea. We asked our chefs at sea to
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Menu planning is the pivot of the food preparation operations in the marine industry. It is an advance plan of a dietary pattern, over a given period. The Menu is the summary of food dishes, designed to fulfil the nutritional needs of the crew. It is planned with a lot of care, keeping in mind the
