CTIA Blog

3 days 12 hours ago

 

SA Chefs Training and Innovation Academy would like to invite all potential students to our Interactive Open day.
 
If you're a student already but know of someone who may be interested in pursuing a professional career within the culinary field, please inform them with regards to our Information Evening this coming week.
 
Centurion Information Evening : Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Cape Town...
1 week 2 days ago
Vacancy Alert!

 

Rosemary Hill is looking for a recently qualified sous chef with a flair and passion for baking.
The candidate must be a non-smoker who is prepared to work most weekends.

 

The kitchen runs an a la cart menu on weekends and also does catering,

high teas and functions.  We use natural and organic ingredients where

possible and make everything "from scratch".

Responsibilities will include:

- Menu planning

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1 week 3 days ago
Methods & Guidelines for Chocolate Making

If you've ever tried working with chocolate, you know that it can be a bit tricky. These tips for tempering chocolate correctly will help you succeed in making candy and other chocolaty treats perfectly.

If you’re an avid baker or chocolate lover, you’ve most likely tried making your own chocolate truffles. And sure, they were good, but they were probably soft and had to be refrigerated. Once you get the hang of tempering chocolate, you'll be able to not only make truffles but your...

2 weeks 3 days ago
Is the trend of barrel-aged condiments finally here to stay?

 

The culinary world is a fan of aged items: dry-aged meats and aged cheeses are two that quickly come to mind. Aged items are carefully produced and cared for, and the results tend to be mind-blowing and out-of-this world flavorful. 2013 is the year that aged condiments become a sensation!

Trends come and go, but we're thinking the trend of barrel-aged condiments is finally here to stay. The most beloved barrel-aged condiment that's not new to anyone is balsamic vinegar...

3 weeks 3 days ago
Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe

Start taking out your mittens, the winter is coming! To soften the blow, here's a lovely recipe to keep you warm!

 

 

Ingredients

 

  1. 20ml       Butter/ Oil
  2. 60g         Bacon diced
  3. 150g       Onions
  4. 150g       Carrots
  5. 50g         Celery
  6. 5g           Garlic
  7. 1 tin  ...