Soft and Rind-ripened Cheeses

Brie- a disk of light yellow cheese made from pasteurized whole or skim cow's milk or goat's milk, sometimes made with cream. It has a buttery yet pungent flavor with an edible rind and a soft and smooth texture.

Camembert- a disk of light yellow cheese made from raw or pasteurized whole cow's milk or goat's milk. It has a slightly tangy flavor and a softy and creamy texture with a edible rind.

Limburger- a block of light yellow cheese with a brown exterior, made from whole or low-fat cow's milk. It has a very strong flavor and aroma, with a soft, smooth but waxy texture.

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Rosemary

A woody perennial herb with dark green, needle-like leaves and spires of small, white, pink, purple or blue flowers. It has a very pungent fragrance and may be used for cosmetics and decorative purposes, as well as culinary uses. Rosemary adds a great flavor to lamb, pork, chicken and salmon as well as several soups and sauces. A native of the Mediterranean region, rosemary grows wild on dry shrub and is cultivated all year round.

U.S. Measurement System

oz = ounce fl oz = fluid ounce Tbsp = tablespoon tsp = teaspoon C = cup pt = pint qt = quart gl = gallon # or lb = pound 1 C = 16 Tbsp ¾ C = 12 Tbsp ⅔ C = 10 Tbsp ½ C = 8 Tbsp ⅓ C = 5 Tbsp ¼ C = 4 Tbsp ⅛ C = 2 Tbsp 1 Tbsp = 3 tsp ½ Tbsp = 1½ tsp 1 gl = 4 qts = 128 fl oz 1 qt = 2 pts = 32 fl oz 1 pt = 2 C = 16 fl oz 1 C = 16 Tbsp = 8 fl oz 1 Tbsp = 3 tsp = ½ fl oz 1 oz = ½ fl oz 1# = 16 oz ¾# = 12 oz ½# = 8 oz ¼# = 4 oz

Different Types of Kitchen Equipment

Just like knives there are lots (and I mean lots) of different types of kitchen equipment. From cutting boards and peelers to melon ballers/parisienne scoops, measuring cups and spoons to measuring bowls and scales. I could go on and on and on, you get the picture. It is no doubt that Chef's need a lot of equipment in order to put food on the table for customers every day and night. When it's crunch time during service, the tools you need is a hot rag or very thick towel (for grabbing hot pots, pans, etc.) and a pair of tongs. Equipment Used in the Kitchen Peelers The peeler is a very indispensable kitchen tool with a slotted blade, designed for removing a thin layer from various fruits and vegetables. There are two main types of peelers, the Y-shaped peeler and the straight peeler. There is also the mechanical peeler, but it is not often used in the household nor the restaurant industry. Whisks/Whips A whisk or whip is Beat, blend or whip certain foods to inco...

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