Culinary Waves
Summer truffles bring memories and flavors
I met a dear friend in New York recently and out of his coat pocket he handed me a package of aluminum foil. He hid it going through customs, which…
As the chef, scheduled upkeep and necessary evils
Usually, a yacht chef is in a department of one. On larger yachts, there can be a crew chef or a sous chef, or both. And with larger numbers of…
Crew interview may not include the captain
As a chef looking for work, you’ve been selected to interview for a job. Congratulations. So you show up with your best face forward. You are so prepared and excited,…
Prevent foodborne bacteria from sickening crew and guests
Recently, a friend on a yacht suffered a foodborne Illness. He toughed it out, thinking he had a stomach flu or virus of some sort. Needless to say, he did…
Get beyond the typical to showcase mango’s flavor
There is nothing more exotic and fulfilling than a juicy ripe mango to eat during the warmer months. I love this fruit. What I truly love about the versatile mango…
Yacht chefs can shine onboard with a bit extra
Chefs often are singled out on a charter or owner’s trip. It’s easy to be memorable when you give guests a style of food and service they aren’t accustomed to.…
Fall fruits are plentiful, but not all work in every recipe
It’s getting chilly outside and a nice warm apple crisp might be just what the doctor ordered. Looking through the magazines out on the stand, you’d certainly get that idea;…
Years in galley hone chef’s top 10 list
I can honestly say that my 10 must-haves in the galley have changed over the years. What was once important is not so much anymore. This view also applies to…
Base recipes for last-minute galley emergency
In the last issue I spoke about having an employer who is the consummate entertainer when onboard. It takes planning and tricks to keep abreast of the unexpected party or…
Overcome the challenge of unexpected guests
Do you work for the constant entertainer? This could be your employer, the wife or the girlfriend, but there’s someone onboard who constantly invites friends over, throws impromptu get-togethers, hosts…
