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Happy #FridayFive everyone! 1. There's no question that condiments can be one of the hardest working horses in your back of house. But, has our love of condiments gotten a bit out of hand...and, if so, will there be a looming backlash? This article from The Wall Street Journal lays out the love and the angst around the plethora of condiments we've embraced. https://lnkd.in/eA6RZcxT 2. And speaking of a category with endless options and reasons to love, sandwiches have really never been out of favor. That may be a stretch, but only slightly. Want to get a virtual taste of sandwiches from history. Well, I give you a social media account that is offering you just such an opportunity. (https://lnkd.in/eyEmuP2S). I have to admit, I don't know that I'm down with the ham & sardine sandwich of yore. 3. I was in San Francisco this week leading an immersion, and I have to give a heartfelt shout out to several of the operators who offered some of the best hospitality I have experienced recently. Teresa and Joseph Ahearne at El Porteno Empanadas proofed decisively that hospitality is not owned by fine dining or even full service (not to mention their empanadas are to die for). The staff at Tartine Bakery Manufactory went out of their way during a busy time. And Michael Aldridge and the staff at Wildseed embodied hospitality by quietly and professionally anticipating needs, shifting to accommodate changing needs, and making us feel incredibly welcome. 4. If you're wondering what's new in the animal protein space, feast your eyes and your professional curiosity on the first 3-D printed octopus alternative, The Kraken (great name). I'm still of the opinion there are greater opportunities for these types of alternatives with seafood than with other proteins, but there's such a tension between 3-D printing and the amount of processing required versus the demand for more natural, whole ingredient solutions. Time will tell, but the innovation will absolutely not slow down. https://lnkd.in/ePzshRev 5. Let's wrap this up with some of the truly wacky food-related or food-adjacent stories this week. From shrimp Jesus (https://lnkd.in/eR86Em8b) to a croissant burglar with a penchant for yoga (https://lnkd.in/eGvpAaHr), there was some truly strange stuff happening. #innovation #trends2024 #consumerinsights #foodandbeverageindustry #restaurants #cpg #condiments #hospitality #foodservice

Day 4 Voting for Great Baker Competition This is your Day 4 Greatest Baker voting reminder. One week from today will mark the end of the first round and I’m in #1 position for my group. Hang in there! Please vote each day. Click on the link below for voting instructions. https://lnkd.in/gfKzDsVC SHARING this link with your friends, on and off Facebook, will do a lot to spread the word. FOLLOW me on Instagram for my latest bakes. https://lnkd.in/gTmciAUT Thank you. To cast your Free Daily Vote you will want to click the "Free Daily Vote" button on the competitor's profile page. You will have two options to verify your vote: 1.      Verification with Facebook Facebook is only used to verify eligibility. We do not disclose, sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information. The competition is not associated with Facebook. 2.      Verification by card We authorize (not charge) your card for $1 to help us verify you are a real person, and you'll receive an extra bonus vote every time you vote for free. This is a one-time authorization that is quickly reversed.

ou must have heard of the famous delicious homemade jam of a certain family. The secret to making that jam may have been passed down through generations, bringing a special flavor to each jar of jam. The passage "It turns out that this is a Jam-Making secret passed down for 100 YEARS" is about that. Details may include: History: Jam made according to this recipe dates back 100 years, passed down from grandmother to mother and now to your generation. Meaning: This recipe has a family significance, symbolizing the bond between generations in the family. Taste: Jams made according to esoteric recipes can have a special taste, which is different from ordinary jams. Method: The details of the secret may be kept secret (because it is secret), but it may reveal a few factors such as careful selection of ingredients, cooking time, or special technique. Note: This is only basic content, you can be more creative to make the story of the secret of making jam more attractive.

Procedures are created for reasons, and yet, some employees and managers just don’t understand that when procedures get in the way of good customer service, you follow your instincts. And just give him the water. 😆 #Policies #policiesandprocedures #leadershipdevelopment #customerservice #criticalthinking #businesshumor #followyourintuition #followyourinstincts #leadershipskills

Why not decide who is the master chef at your place of work ? NO MORE BACK-TO-BACK COOKING – Dual basket function allows you to cook different foods on different cooking programmes, so each part of your meal is ready simultaneously. • 8 PRESET COOKING FUNCTIONS – Air Fry, Roast, Broil/Grill, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate, Keep Warm, French Fries – with default temperatures and cooking times to make preparing dinner easy and stress-free. • LARGE CAPACITY – The dual 4L cooking drawers make this perfect for large families or parties of up to eight people. • QUICK & HEALTHY MEALS – Using 360° hot air circulation technology with an 80-200°C temperature range, this air fryer is up to 50% quicker than a fan oven and allows food to contain up to 70% less fat than traditional frying methods. Little to no oil needed. • ACCESSORIES INCLUDED – 2 x 4L Cooking drawers, 2 x crisper plates and dishwasher safe parts. • DIMENSIONS (W x D x H) – 385 x 400 x 305mm. https://lnkd.in/dzbUqpib

Retro fun with MillerCoors Miller Lite, Leo Burnett and a full PXP Chicago crew! Credits in original post 🍻📺🎉 #chicago #chicagoadvertising #advertising #ad #millerlite #millercoors #edit #editing #video #videoediting #leoburnett #pxp #premiere #avid #advertisingandmarketing #socialmedia #digitalmarketing

Did you purchase Wahlburgers pickles between April 1, 2021, and March 31, 2023? You might be eligible for compensation from a $2 million settlement over allegations of misleading "natural" labels. Discover how you can claim up to $12 without proof of purchase or a full refund with proof. #Wahlburgers #ClassAction #ConsumerRights #Pickles

VERY proud of my longtime friend Sam E. Goldberg, Esq. for his success with Respect The Chain - content created to highlight chain restaurants. My favorite part of his content puts the spotlight on the chefs, unique items you may never know about and the energy he brings to kitchen and restaurants. For my brand friends, check him out. DM for intros 🤓 #contentcreator

Blending on the small-batch scale, craft-whiskey makers have limitations that the bigger producers don’t have—but they also have distinct advantages. Heeding advice from accomplished blenders, let’s look closer at how to blend whiskeys mindfully, with art and with purpose. https://lnkd.in/gRVUAXu9

It is always important to focus on mutual gains or interests when entering into negotiations. The best parable on negotiations involves sharing an orange 🍊. The obvious approach from many people is simply to cut the orange into equal halves with each person getting a fair share. However, if parties begin to negotiate, exchange information about their interests, the best solution becomes clear. A party that is into making lemonade may only be interested in the orange peels (orange rind or skin) and the party interested in making orange juice may only be interested in the orange juice.The two parties may even further become creative and agree to coorporate and plant an orchard. It takes expertise to come up with the best negotiated agreement 🤝 #thebestnegotiatedagreement #paraninternational #collectivebargaining #mutualgains #interests