The concept of breakfast in Western civilization is a comparative newcomer. In Medieval times, the Roman Catholic Church standardized the day with two meals – a heavy lunch and a light supper. Only children and the ill were served a small breakfast. It wasn’t until the 15th century that breakfast began to be socially acceptable. ...
Sauce Chef The Saucier is responsible for preparing all the sauces in the kitchen. Much of this work is done hours before the dining room opens. We visited a small neighborhood restaurant to look at this important work behind the scenes. Large kitchens require many cooks and are organized as a military command structure – ...
Matzoh When Moses led the Jews from Egypt there was no time to let bread dough rise, so the flour was cooked right after kneading. The result was Matzoh, a thin flat bread. This event is celebrated as Passover (Pesach) and is a symbol of freedom from slavery. Matzoh is an integral part of the ...
