The History of Sous Vide Cooking (and Why You Should Start)

An evenly cooked ribeye steak. An egg with a runny yolk at its ideal consistency. A juicy chicken breast. Even tender, flavorful vegetables. What do all of these dishes have in common? They are ideally prepared using sous vide cooking. But what is sous vide cooking, exactly, and how has it become one of the most popular cooking methods in today’s foodservice operations?

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How 2020 Changed Pizza Trends

Pizza is arguably America's most loved food and a 2020 Technomic reports that 43% Americans eat pizza at least once a week. The COVID-19 crisis further popularized pizza as the go-to restaurant meal because of its freshness, minimum contact handling, and easy delivery. There are several trends that pizzerias have adapted in 2020 to survive in a highly competitive environment and cater to their demanding customers. We look at five pizza trends that are shaping the food industry in 2020.

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Free Training from Rational in your School, College, or University

Purchasing a RATIONAL Combi Oven from High Sabatino includes more than the equipment. We want to help you navigate all the "how to's" that may arise in your very own kitchen, and free staff training and resources are available for clients once the equipment has been shipped and installed, so that they can get the most out of their new Combi Oven. 

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University of Maryland Dining Services Takes the "Cool Food" Pledge

To begin with, we'd like to say congratulations to the University of Maryland Dining Services, for being a stepping stone in leadership! By joining the 'cool food' movement, the university is the first university in the world to join the 'Cool Food Pledge.' As they are making this transition, they're not only offering more options to the students and staff on campus, but they're helping fight climate change! The pledge brings new opportunities that help lower greenhouse gas emissions, provide healthier diets, and allows for everyone to get involved.

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Understanding Smoked Cocktails and Their Benefits

There's something about the smell of smoke that entices you to sit down and stay awhile. It has a way of making you feel cozy, and as long as it's light and flavorful, it's a good trick for pulling in guests, and keeping them there.

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5 Ways to Improve College and University Foodservice

A college campus is full of action. With hustling students rushing from classes to part-time jobs to the dorms to basketball games, it can be difficult for them to stop and enjoy a meal. However, they do still need to eat.

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Foodservice Trends Every College and University Director Should Know

Being in charge of the foodservice operations at any college or university can require a lot of attention. From dealing with multiple vendors to catering to the very students in attendance, you want to make sure everyone is happy and participation is high.

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Three Foodservice Trends to Look for in 2019

The future is here. And the landscape of foodservice is changing at a rate pretty much never seen before. Largely, these changes are driven by consumer preferences. In some cases, they're driven by economics. In others, still, changes are driven by technologies and innovations.

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