Tag: Freezers
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Win a fabulous free fridge-freezer! (UK)
Ideal Home has loads of great competitions, including one for a fridge-freezer worth £1,300.
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RepairCare
As soon as the warranty runs out, the problems start… As always seems to be the case with anything around the home, whether it’s the TV, the washing machine or the dishwasher, everything seems to be working perfectly until you’re no longer covered. When things do start to go wrong what choices do you have?…
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Measuring Temperatures
In a commercial kitchen you’d expect your employer to provide the necessary equipment but, sadly, that’s not always the case. However, there are a couple of handy little gadgets which are of great use in both commercial and domestic kitchens. Temperature Probe Insert the probe into the core of the food and read the temperature.…
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Thawing Food
Some small items of food such as fish cutlets, thin chops, vegetables and many convenience foods can be cooked from frozen without the need to defrost them first. However, you must NOT do this with joints of meat, poultry and bulky items. These must be completely thawed out before you begin the cooking process. The…
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Freezing Food
Freezers keep food at a temperature well below freezing point (-22°C/-8°F). Freezing denies the bacteria the warmth they need to multiply. The coldness also turns water to ice, denying them the moisture they need. Some bacteria will die as a result of freezing but others will survive, although unable to grow. They will, however start…
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Kitchen Work Flow
Organising the kitchen into separate areas for separate tasks lies at the heart of hygienic kitchen design. The exact layout depends on the size of the kitchen as well as what type of meals are to be prepared there. The objective is to facilitate a smooth work flow: DELIVERY >> STORAGE>> PREPARATION>> SERVICE It’s all…