chefs
Yacht Chef Tackles Epic Challenge for a Cause
When it comes to helping others, Chef Helgi Olafson is willing to go the distance — 2,850 miles, to be exact.
Galley Playlist
Galley Playlist Galley days are long days and music always makes it better. The right song encourages me to keep going, helps me stay calm under pressure, creates a shared…
Chefs up their game when short supplies mean empty shelves at food stores
Whether scrambling for scarce provisions or conjuring up some immunity-boosting magic, these pro yacht chefs tackled pandemic challenges with true aplomb.
For a perfectly tailored charter, first tailor the preference sheet to the yacht
Have your charter broker send you a copy of what they send out to clients. Do this not only to please your guests, but also to keep from disappointing them. Those are two entirely different things.
Culinary Waves: Getting proficient in portion control
The past 30 years has seen an increase in portion sizes, which is one of the main causes of obesity. If the chef has portion distortion when it comes to…
Culinary Waves: Chefs play major role in crew happiness
As the saying goes: happy wife, happy life. The same goes for our crew. The chef plays an important role onboard a vessel: keeping the “wife” (i.e., crew) happy. If…
Culinary Waves: How to clean your galley
Culinary Waves: by Chef Mary Beth Lawton Johnson Cleaning the galley usually begins with either a special cloth (eco-friendly versus paper towels) and a spray bottle of something. I can’t…
Top Shelf: Cooking for the boss, no matter what
Top Shelf: by Chef Timothy MacDonald Often, we see in employment ads “American home cooking, midwest style, meat-and-potatoes”. There seems to be two sides to the culinary coin in regard…
Culinary Waves: Raise the health bar on board
Culinary Waves: by Chef Mary Beth Lawton Johnson As yacht chefs, our goal is to present award-winning cuisine – but not with the added fat, calories and sugar that will…