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Food Service Warrior: On the Line and Behind the Scenes
How many people that have never worked in the kitchen think they have what it takes? I am going to guess maybe 1 out of 10 people actually do. There are a lot of misconceptions about working in a kitchen.
Read MoreOmaha’s Thunderbird Salad 0
The Thunderbird Salad date’s back to the 1960’s when Executive Chef Luis Villamonte at the Happy Hollow country club served the salad to his patrons. Peruvian-born chef Luis Villamonte created the recipe to be what fans of the salad know
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20 Questions: Steve Villamonte
MR: Chef, tell us about your family history in culinary arts and how it has influenced your career choices. SV: I don’t know a lot about my family history if I’m honest. I could (and most likely will at some
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Resources Beyond the Ordinary
Being the president of the one of the largest local foodservice distribution companies means that I am often asked about the industry and economy by colleagues, customers and consumers. All you have to do is tune into Hell’s Kitchen, The
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More Bang for Your Buck
With people these days moving away from the generic and cozying up to the unique with just about all consumer products, I thought that I’d deviate from my normal topic of cigars and try to educate the public on another
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FSM’s Interview with Cat Cora
Cat Cora will host The Food Bank’s 8th Annual Celebrity Chef Fundraiser on February 26th. I was able to catch up with her by phone and ask her some questions about her career in food and what makes her tick.
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High School Teams Showcase Skills at MCC’s High School Culinary Invitational
The Institute for the Culinary Arts at Metropolitan Community College holds a High School Culinary Invitational every year for area high school students to compete in. This year marks their fourth year of holding the event, which will be held
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Gotta Have It! You’re so Sili Edition
Turn your kitchen into a fun place to create the meals you enjoy with friends and family with some of my tried & true gadgets. Double-Edged Mandoline Thin Slicer This handy mandoline slicer easily produces twice the thin slices (just
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Grilling for a Cause
Seven Omaha-area chefs will be firing up their grills in competition for the best gourmet burger at the second annual Ted E. Bear Hollow Comfort Food Classic on Sunday, October 5 at the Happy Hollow Country Club. The fund-raising event
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Bar Chat: Blue Orchid in Lincoln
Bartending is a difficult, challenging and sometimes thankless job. Still, at least in my opinion, it’s one of the coolest jobs out there. Here’s why; Bartending has been a staple of American culture from this country’s inception. Given that America
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