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Key statistics: The following table shows the actual drinks used during the wedding. Category Item Qty Used Notes Beer Budweiser (cans) 18 Beer Coors Light (cans) 88 Beer Bud Light (cans) 67 Beer Corona 32 Beer Fat Tire New Belgium 24 Beer Boulevard 24 Beer Michelob Ultra 18 Wine Redvolution (liters) 3 Wine Pinot Grigio… Continue reading Wedding Checklist

These are just random notes and lists I use when serving food to a large (more than 5 people) group. How much do People Eat: We served a taco bar for about 120 people at a wedding. The average person ate 15 ounces of food (including meat and sides). The Quarter Pounder Rule: Just like… Continue reading Catering – DIY

WHY MAKE YOUR OWN BEEF TALLOW? It is easy. It is great for frying.  It has a smoke point of 420 degrees so you can fry food at a hotter temperature which means the food will actually absorb less of the fry oil, be crispier and healthier.   Using tallow in gravy gives it a… Continue reading Tallow – DIY

QUICK REFERENCE Item Temperature Best Time Max Time Beef: Steak Rare 54 °C / 129 °F 1:00 2:00 Beef: Roast Medium Rare 60 °C / 140 °F 6:00 14:00 Pork: Chop Medium Rare 62 °C / 144 °F 1:00 3:00 Chicken: Light Meat Juicy and Tender 70 °C / 158 °F 1:00 3:00 Chicken: Dark Meat… Continue reading Sous Vide Reference

RESOURCES (SOME OF MY FAVORITE): PROPER SALTING RATIO: If the recipe says, salt and pepper to taste, don’t risk ruining the food by guessing.  Follow these ratios and adjust just before serving, if necessary: SALT TO BLACK PEPPER RATIO: Most recipes call for salt and pepper to taste.  For soups and sauces, you can start… Continue reading Food Trivia – Substitutions and Ratios

Serving Size: A typical serving size for sauces is 4 oz. per person. A typical serving size for gravy is 8 oz. per person. Assume the end product will be equal to the added liquid. The roux will add very little volume. So, if you are using 16 oz. of liquid, it should serve 4… Continue reading Sauces and Gravies – Theory and Ratios

Key Concepts www.investopedia.com is a great resource if you have questions about terminology in your company plan. Some of the information in this document is copied from investopedia. Inflation DEFINITION – The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling. Central banks attempt… Continue reading Retirement Planning for Young Adults

My electric smoker drips water out of the downdraft exhaust pipe. I noticed the water creates black stains on the concrete beneath the smoker. I did a little online research and found out that liquid smoke is basically the condensed smoke from charcoal production. My smoke generator is basically a charcoal generator because heat is… Continue reading DIY Liquid Smoke

PRINCIPLES To create great smoked meats you need three things: You need to be able to produce clean smoke while cooking. You need to be able to control the cooking temperature within a reasonable range. You need to be able to pull the finished product at the correct cooked temperature. Producing clean smoke: Clean smoke… Continue reading Electric Oven Smoker Build