This week we did a food lab to test various salads and sandwiches for Coffee+Food. Sampling different combinations, taking notes on the ingredients and presentation. Creating a training guide for the prep team that will make the food day after day.
The problem is that I am a random cook. I have no chef training. I do not measure. I fill my food with love and it usually turns out ok. But to create a menu that we will duplicate week after week, means dialing in the recipe and being able to pass on the information.
In getting ready for the tasting, I got self conscious about the way I "WING IT" in the kitchen. So I found myself GOOGLING "How to make a panini sandwich" and took note of the various techniques listed online. As we began to make the sandwiches, all the notes went out the window and we ultimately created our own techniques that will work with how we want the sandwiches to look and taste.
Our menu will be small and inspired. You will remember the kale salad and crave it over and over. You will think about the chicken salad and wonder what the special ingredient is that makes it so good. You will love our creamy salad dressing.
