February 23, 2012

Opening a restaurant? Make a check list and check it MORE than twice!

As I write, a young couple I know are sinking every penny they have into a “Champagne and Oyster” bar in the south of England.  With the current economic climate, this may be questionable, but with their background, knowledge and attention to detail, fingers crossed they’ll make a “go” of it. 

The doors to success however, may not open straight away.  They are currently within one month of the opening and builders are still renovating, oyster and lobster suppliers are not decided upon and there’s a distinct lack of possible staff, such as waiters, front of house and Chefs!  [Read more...]

Where’s my personal Chef Hero?

Oh for a Personal Chef, standing by to rustle up mouth watering meals and snacks!  I’ve tried to be good in life – surely I deserve a bit of help?!  It’s always the same story, I take off some weight and I’m doing well.  I realise that I need to select the right foods and in the right quantities.  Food, and indeed diet food, is readily available in our shops, but how much should I allow myself?  It’s these boundaries that I’m unsure of and that’s where that friendly, personal Chef would come in. [Read more...]