What is tart, pungent, flavourful, refreshing and a sure sign of spring? Well it is rhubarb of course. Rhubarb is the first fruit to grow in Canada in the spring...
From the glorious sunshine to the moist rain sodden air to the earthy smell that envelops us, it is safe to say that spring has sprung. Spring conjures up feelings...
As spring marches on and the days get longer, it’s easy to stay awake later than we intend. To make matters worse, we live in a world where the accomplished...
Change is inevitable. Change is good. Even so, we as humans are programmed to resist change—regardless of whether it is perceived to be positive or negative. Overcoming resistance and getting...
What is a retherm cart anyway? When I first started working at Burlodge Canada the world of Retherm Technology was introduced to me, my first thoughts were WOW, that’s some...
Simple preventative maintenance for your casters will greatly extend caster and wheel life. The following steps will help assure that your casters live up to your expectations and application requirements....
** This weeks post was the winning submission from a Kitchen Heat Blog Contest, held at Humber College. This article was written by Tawnee VandenBroek ** As the food industry...
Hello everyone, My inspiration for this month’s B-Fit entry is the 2012 theme for Nutrition month. The Dietitians of Canada nutrition month theme for 2012 is interesting, challenging and important...
Sneezing or coughing, smoking or chewing, eating or drinking– what do you do after? Wash your hands. Hygiene consists of a set of practices associated with the preservation of both...
Increasingly, patients and family members are insisting on the inclusion of ethnic food varieties in healthcare menus. In the countless discussions I have had with family members and patients around...
Research has shown that eating a generous amount of fruits and vegetables may prevent certain types of cancers, decrease the risk of obesity, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, lower...
Air curtain refrigeration is a necessity in food service, particularly at the trayline. The common air curtain is typically a tall unit that has one door and can be quite...
One of Burlodge’s most prominent point-of-service carts is the Multigen 105 Series, a system designed to accommodate cook-serve, cook-chill and cook-freeze food applications. Showcasing Burlodge’s unique dualoven technology, the Multigen...
How important is dishware in the food service industry? Crucial. In food services, high quality meals must be delivered to customers and patients alike by the right employees, at the...