McSucces by Ubel Zuiderveld
6-7-2012
McDonald’s is one of the most succesfull restaurants in the world. Even during economical crises the company still thrives. This Dutch book by Ubel Zuiderveld provides a view in McDonald’s ‘kitchen’. He has published some articles in English as well.
KeTo Reporter is beer from tobacco
6-7-2012
Beer and tobacco don’t match anymore because of the ban on smoking in bars and restaurants. With the KeTo Reporter by Italian brewer ‘Birra del Borgo’ this can change. The starting beer is Re Porter, then Kentucky tobacco leaves are added. The tobacco gives the beer its pitch black color and spicy taste.
Update: The beer is from Friday available at ‘De Bierwinkel‘ in Leiden (The Netherlands).
No waste icecreambowl
5-7-2012
At the Reader’s Digest Food Blog you will find great recipes. We particularly liked these icebowls. No waste, sustainable and a great way to serve ice cream, even in restaurants… At the foodblog Kitchen Vignettes there’s a video about the making of.
Neige Ice cider
4-7-2012
This Neige Ice cider is produced in the same way as eiswein, de apples will stay in the tree until the temperature drops to -7°C. A lot of attention has been paid to the packaging, therefore this could be a nice gift idea.
Bacteria killing wand
4-7-2012
It looks like magic. According to the producer of this Instant-Sanitizing Kitchen Wand, bacteria will be killed in only 20 seconds by using the UV-illumination.
Picnicking on the water
3-7-2012
This summer, the Picknick Company (Dutch) offers picnics on the water in and around Rotterdam. A private captain shows you by boat all the nice picnic places.
Knoll Ridge Cafe on a special location
3-7-2012
In New Zealand’s oldest national park, which is a ski resort and on the edge of an active vulcano, this Knoll Ridge Cafe is built. The restaurant can withstand sub-zero temperatures, wind speeds of up to 125 miles per hour and heavy snowfall during the winter. Besides the beautiful panoramas, the architecture flows perfectly over into the surroundings.
Special Japanese restaurant
3-7-2012
At the end of 2011, this Japanse Tori Tori restaurant and lounge opened its doors in Mexico City. Watch the website for more pictures.
The Sycamore Kitchen Los Angeles
29-6-2012
Recently The Sycamore Kitchen opened on the Highland Boulevard in Los Angeles. Karen and Quinn Hatfield have realized their dream with this pastry that applies French technique to seasonal California produce.
Michelin and San Pellegrino compared
28-6-2012
The top lists by San Pellegrino and Michelin are very different in some countries. Japan has for example 36 three star restaunts according to Michelin, while the San Pellegrino qualifies only two Japanese restaurants as top restaurant. More in this (Dutch) comparison by Van Spronsen & Partners.