Hey Food Fans! Unlock culinary secrets with Chef Cal and Christa DeMercurio in this episode of Cooking Like a Pro. Learn essential tips for everything from pomegranate preparation to perfecting your roast beef.

• Discover an efficient method for extracting pomegranate seeds underwater.
• Learn the best cuts for tender roast beef and techniques to avoid toughness.
• Quick tip for thickening soups using instant mashed potatoes and cooking grains and pasta separate from your soup.
• Advice from Chef Cal on entering the culinary profession and becoming a chef

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Hey Food Fans! Join Chef Cal and Christa DeMercurio on another insightful episode of Cooking Like a Pro, where they delve into culinary techniques, trends, and the art of flavors. Tune in for tips that will elevate your cooking game at home.

• Learn the essentials of making beef stock from scratch.
• Discover the differences between pickling and fermenting, and their health benefits.
• Gain insights on enhancing flavor through aroma and presentation.
• Understand the fundamentals of proper vegetable preparation to avoid bitterness or undercooking.

Don't miss these expert tips and more on "Cooking Like a Pro"!

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Hey Food Fans! In this episode, we dive into the heart of family-owned restaurant operations, revealing the secrets behind hand-crafted, from-scratch, dishes and staying community and customer driven.

Join Chef Cal as he chats with Kathy and Charlew Byerly from Charlew's Taphouse about the intricacies of running a family-owned restaurant and how they maintain quality and customer satisfaction amidst economic challenges.

• The evolution of Charlew's, from a Mary's Pizza Shack family franchise operation, to their current success as an independent third-generation owned Italian restaurant.
• How Grandma Mary started out in the restaurant business at 48 years old back in the 60's, creating a legacy that inspires current operations
• Being family-owned and independent allows for adaptability and personalized customer experiences, unlike chain restaurants
• Navigating economic challenges and maintaining menu prices
• The importance of hands-on experience and unique recipes for aspiring restaurateurs

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👩‍🍳 Christa www.mrschef.net

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