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Those in the retail food and restaurant industry follow many different paths when navigating their perceived road to success. These "streets" help define
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]
January 19, 2021
I have visited thousands upon thousands of restaurants over the years. Both from the kitchen door as a sales rep for Qualifirst Foods and as a customer,
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]
January 15, 2021
![Cocktails: Mandatory Creativity for Restaurants [Part 1]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fik.imagekit.io%2Fqualifirst%2Fblog-images%2Fcocktails-mandatory-creativity-for-restaurants-part-1-267.png%3FupdatedAt%3D1777652505210&w=3840&q=75)
Mad Men, the American period drama that debuted in 2007, was part of the cultural movement to revive the cocktail hour as an essential part of
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]
January 12, 2021

To make great sandwiches, it is all about the bread, the mains, and the condiments. The corporate side of food has done everything possible to cheapen all
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]
January 8, 2021

A fervent fan is the customer restaurant and store owners need and want. Today we explore how to earn them one ingredient at a time. Read on...
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]
October 5, 2017

There's lots of umami flavour in this risotto from the toasted grano, meaty cremini mushrooms and shaved parmesan.
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]
March 21, 2017

Nutty farro and Arabic spices make a beautiful flavour combination. Serve as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish with roast leg of lamb or grilled meat.
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]
March 21, 2017

Grano is an ancient grain from Southern Italy with a toasted wheat flavour and texture similar to barley. Cooked with pesto and topped with a poached egg.
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]
March 21, 2017

Spring vegetables, sorghum and truffle oil make this a spectacular risotto. Sorghum is an excellent gluten-free substitute for Israeli couscous.
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]
March 21, 2017

Freekeh has a firm, chewy texture and a distinctly earthy, nutty and slightly smoky flavour that's perfect in this risotto.
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]
March 21, 2017

Fragrant Indian spices pair perfectly with sweet caramelised onion and nutty farro. Delicious as a vegetarian main course or served with Tandoori chicken.
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]
March 21, 2017
![Women & Cocktails: A Powerful Principle to Understand [Part 3]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fik.imagekit.io%2Fqualifirst%2Fblog-images%2Fwomen-cocktails-a-powerful-principle-to-understand-part-3-265.jpg%3FupdatedAt%3D1777652503907&w=3840&q=75)
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
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]
January 7, 2016
![Cocktails: Ingredients meet Knowledge to Evoke Pleasure [Part 2]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fik.imagekit.io%2Fqualifirst%2Fblog-images%2Fcocktails-ingredients-meet-knowledge-to-evoke-pleasure-part-2-266.jpg%3FupdatedAt%3D1777652504647&w=3840&q=75)
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
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]
December 29, 2015

Menu creation requires the respect and time it deserves because when art meets science, the wait is always worth the result.
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]
September 14, 2015

In today's multimedia world, the key to making your recipes and dishes flow into the internet as well as your customer's stomachs is to realize the
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]
September 11, 2015

To make great salads, it is all about the base (legumes, rice, quinoa, pasta) side notes, and dressing. Corporations do everything possible to maximize
Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]
September 9, 2015

The best of two worlds in a bowl. A creamy risotto with the Japanese flavours of ginger, seaweed, tangerine peel and black sesame seeds.
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]
June 12, 2015