Now’s the Time to Buy a Sous Vide

As prices have come down Sous Vide devices have become increasingly popular with home chefs. I have this Anova model and am very happy with it. It is now at it’s lowest price ever on Amazon.com and a great deal. If you are looking to make your kitchen life a little easier or want to turn low cost cuts of meat into mouth watering delights, give it a try. Here is an excellent Anova tutorial on using a Sous Vide. The Sous Vide Facebook group has over 21,000 members.

Instant Pot 101: How To Cook Vegetables

From starchy veggies to green veggies to the fungus among us, learn how to perfectly cook every nutritious and delicious vegetable in your Instant Pot pressure cooker with this comprehensive Instant Pot 101 guide. If you’ve cooked enough vegetables in your Instant Pot, you know that it can be a very delicate balance!

Source: Instant Pot 101: How To Cook Vegetables

Cast-Iron Skillets: How to Season, Clean, and Cook with Them FOREVER

Everything you’ve ever wanted (and needed!) to know about cast-iron skillets—the toughest, most versatile pans in your kitchen.

Source: Cast-Iron Skillets: How to Season, Clean, and Cook with Them FOREVER

Mike Isabella Restaurants Allegedly Used NDAs To Silence Potential Accusers

The lawyers in the sexual harassment lawsuit against Chef Mike Isabella have come forward with new evidence. Lawyers for Chloe Caras, the former Mike Isabella Concepts (MIC) manager who accused Top Chef alum Isabella and other men at MIC of sexual harassment, have expanded their lawsuit.

Source: Mike Isabella Restaurants Allegedly Used NDAs To Silence Potential Accusers

Star Chef at Arroz and Requin Resigns From Mike Isabella’s Restaurant Group

Michael Rafidi says he is departing in April to pursue his own restaurant. Rafidi, the multi-talented chef that restaurateur Mike Isabella tapped to run new Spanish-Moorish restaurant Arroz and modern French restaurant Requin at the Wharf, is leaving Isabella’s restaurant group next month.

Source: Star Chef at Arroz and Requin Resigns From Mike Isabella’s Restaurant Group

Restaurant Owners and Managers Cannot Keep Servers’ Tips, Per New Budget Bill

Restaurant Owners and Managers Cannot Keep Servers’ Tips, Per New Budget Bill. Eater.com has full coverage of the changes to the law.

Source: Restaurant Owners and Managers Cannot Keep Servers’ Tips, Per New Budget Bill

Great Amazon Deal on Commercial Half Sheets

Nortic Ware Half Sheet

Amazon.com is running an awesome special on Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheets for only $9.97 with free Prime add on. It is heavy duty easy to clean sheet that is Amazon’s best seller.

2018 Northern Virginia Restaurant Week

Northern Virginia Restaurant Week - Unleash Your Inner Foodie

Northern Virginia Restaurant is March 19-26, 2018 so you have 5 days left to get some great food at a good price. You can see a list of participating restaurants here. Some of our favorite restaurants have joined in. You won’t be disappointed at Girasole in The Plains, Goodstone Inn & Restaurant in Middleburg, and Red’s Table in Reston.