Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Why Acai Berries May Help the Fight Against Covid-19 Are Acai Berries the future in the fight against Covid? ** Scientists and medical researchers are scrambling to discover new medicines to stop the coronavirus (COVID-19) as it continues to destroy li...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Pumpkin Spice makes everything nice ** Pumpkin – Enjoy the Flavour of Fall All Year Round ** There is more than meets the eye when it comes to these orange winter squashes that decorate our doorsteps, windowsills, and dining tables ...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Discover Why Yuzu is the new favorite of Top Chefs? There’s been a lot of buzz about Yuzu lately. The exotic flavour of this tiny Japanese citrus fruit adds a welcome and potent zing to everything from dressing to desserts. Yuzu is healthy, delicious a... citrus Tips for Chefs yuzu
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE] Should You Use Yuzu Pao or Yuzu Bang? At Qualifirst we get asked a lot of questions about the difference between Yuzu Pao and Yuzu Bang. So we thought we might as well share the following insights in a blog post. Enjoy! * * What Is The ... bartending citrus Tips for Chefs
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE] The Customer a Restaurant and Store Owner Need and Want…a fervent fan! What turns a customer into a fervent fan of a restaurant or retail food store? What type of customer does a restaurant and store owner need and want? Let’s talk about the customer you really want. I... Tips for Restaurants Tips for Retailers
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE] A Step up for Food Quality You are in the food business. Perhaps a restaurant? Chef or owner? Perhaps a retailer selling food items and ingredients? Large? Small? A buyer or manager? Or perhaps you are none of these but r...
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE] Summer Spanish Paprika Dressing ** Salad Dressings DIY Quality: Part IV The Summer Spanish Paprika Dressing ** What do you call “a youthful time, accompanied by the inexperience, enthusiasm, idealism, innocence, or indiscretion tha... diy salad dressing Salad Spanish
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE] Women & Cocktails: A Powerful Principle to Understand [Part 3] My team asked that I write a post about women and cocktails, and I feel as if I have been handed a live grenade on a silver tray. Why you ask? There is such a powerful emotional association betwee... bartending cocktail series Tips for Bartenders Tips for Restaurants
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE] Cocktails: Ingredients meet Knowledge to Evoke Pleasure [Part 2] A meal cooked at home is quite different from a meal produced by a professional chef in a restaurant. This also holds true for cocktails as well. There is a world of difference between a cocktail mad... bartending cocktail series Tips for Bartenders Tips for Restaurants
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE] Butcher Shop Environment Series: Becoming the destination [Part 1] One of the most fascinating and skill-required retail operations is the professional butcher shop. *Photo courtesy of www.annahorling.se [1] * I have spent many years visiting restaurants ... butcher shop Tips for Retailers
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE] Qualifirst Olive Oils – Best in the World It is not just once in a while, but very often, that one of Qualifirst's selections are recognized as world class. Once again Castillo de Canena has been recognized as the best in the world, most rec... Arbequina olive oil best olive oil olives Picual olive oil
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE] The Tale of Strawberry Jam Specialty jams used to be a welcome addition to a food retailer's offering. This is no longer the case. Specialty stores are renting incubator kitchens for a few weeks during strawberry season, buyin... Tips for Retailers