The CP105 Patisserie of Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Business introduces students to practical techniques and theoretical skills, and also knowledge pertaining to traditional and contemporary patisserie techniques. Throughout the course students will increase knowledge, skills and passion for the art of pastry. There are two parts to the CP105 Patisserie assessment: Part 1 is a report that involves self-directed research and reflection on the evaluation of patisserie practices. Students are expected to conduct primary and secondary researches to gain knowledge about patisserie businesses. The researches should include critiques on efficiency and effectiveness of work practices over time and the rationale of uses, including market viability, and be able to make logical recommendations based on the research. The main objective of the report is to make comparisons traditional and contemporary patisserie practices and the reasons they have been adopted.
My research for this assessment is based on bread and mainly on sourdough. I have selected to specialize my researches in the production of bread, giving me the freedom and allows me to concentrate on baking. I have conducted primary researches by observing local patisserie outlets and interview bakers to obtain information and gain knowledge.
Sourdough is simply “soured” dough, or dough that has been fermented. Unlike regular, non-soured bread, like french bread, traditional sourdough does not rely on added sugar or yeast
As mentioned in the case study, Panera Bread Company is known to be one of the leading bakery/café that offers freshly baked pastries and French inspired entrées across various states in the US. However in the recent years, Panera Bread faced a decrease in their usual high growth rate from 9.1% and 12.0% in the year 2000 to merely 0.2% and 0.5% of comparable sales and annualized unit volumes respectively.
At some locations, Breadsmith offers gluten-free breads to satisfy their customers. Breadsmith also offers their customers an impressive assortment of muffins, cookies and other sweets as well.
Foodworks Beaumaris (Vic), located in the shopping strip on Balcombe Road, Beaumaris is a typical medium sized grocer/liquer retailer as determined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics - greater than 20 but less than 200 employees.
Montreal’s Le Petit Bistro crafts incredible cuisine inspired by classic French cuisine in its charming and warm restaurant. The duck foie gras served with figs and crusty house bread and the platter of Quebec cheeses make the most delectable starters. Some of Le Petit Bistro’s specialty entrée dishes include the grilled Spanish octopus with garlic confit and edamame bean stew with chorizo sausage, the rabbit medallions stuffed with mushrooms and roasted squash, the lobster risotto with asparagus and yuzu and the seafood tagliatelle pasta with mussels, shrimp, clams and scallops, all of which are divine with a glass of wine.
A restaurant that is practicing farm-to-table style presentations is M Street Kitchen which is located at 2000 Main Street in Los Angeles, California. M Street Kitchen is one block away from Venice beach. M Street Kitchen has always stood by having fresh, organic, seasonal, honest, and delicious food at all times. M Street Kitchen was said to be American cooking done right. M Street Kitchen presents simple, accessible modern American cooking using only the freshest ingredients. Some of the items on the breakfast menu include omelettes, French toast, pancakes, and morning sandwiches. Items on the lunch menu include a variety of sandwiches and burgers, tacos, a grilled teriyaki salmon bowl, and a quinoa and forbidden black rice bowl. Dinner
Many Americans love the delicious, yet fattening, carbohydrate recognized as bread. Usually, we all eat bread when it is stuffed with meat and cheese, but most can't resist the taste of certain breads without the added accompaniments. Sour Dough bread, being a popular favorite, is most commonly made by preparing your starter dough, feeding the starter dough, then finally kneading and baking the loaves.
Rotellinis Gourmet is a Sole Proprietorship business that was created in 2015 . It is owned by her founder Yanil Gonzalez a Dominican girl , 21 years old who immigrate to the United States in 2007 and that has seen her dreams come true. Rotellinis Gourmet was born with the idea of improving the food quality of immigrants by bringing them closer to their origins. It means that , it is a restaurant that gives priority to immigrants residing legally and illegally in the United States. They sell food from different parts of the world to approximately 500 to 650 employees who work in the factories and companies of the area , such as Mexicans, Russians, Poles, Germans, Peruvians, Dominicans, Colombians , and many other.
My interview wasn’t fully planned, not the way I thought it would be however it worked out right. At first, I wanted to speak to a TV star chef but had to be realistic a suggestion to talk to a restaurant chef. It may not be one my choices then but I’ll wait till later this could be useful for my career choice. I didn’t get the name of the person I was interviewing but I was able to get some good information.
The report investigates quality issues in Walkers Shortbread Ltd. The area chosen for assessment is quality control process. Walkers Shortbread Ltd, it’s a company with a long history and their tradition is still with them as keeping the same recipe. It starts in 1898 when Joseph Walker owned a little bakery and as his fame spread and demand increased for his quality shortbreads. Local grocers began stocking Walkers products, and the family had to invest in bakery machinery to help them meet increase demands. Their products were of high standards and very quickly their products where in finest shops shelves. Walkers reputation growth over the years and they innovate new products like ginger, chocolate and oatcakes shortbreads. The family carry out tradition and are now the fourth generation of Walkers and they will make 'The world's classic pure butter shortbread'.
The Making of a Chef was a fascinating book that alternated my perspective on cooking giving me a clearer view of working through a culinary program. Michael Ruhlman gave readers a glimpse of life within the Culinary Institute of America, which is the most critical culinary school in the United States. Nothing is left to instinct or assumed information, everything is shown whether it is with culinary maths or precisely how you lay out unresolved issues for the ideal stock. Everything was just striven to be excellent, not good, nor O.K., but miraculously perfect.
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The success of a career would alter dining in style forever. Antonin’s amazing design for food would create an elegance and standard for French cooking. Placing food cohesively on a plate and coordinating the look of the table the chefs would use for centuries to come. In any high end resturaunt the same techniques that Antonin had used to attract customers chef’s today use to attract customers. Not only by making delicious food, but by presenting them as a form of art appealing to the eye. Today’s society shows these forms not only in the resuraunt, but on television shows such as Top Chef, Julia Childs, and in catering businesses. Many non-professional chefs use his
“Customization of bread types, flavor, toppings and ingredients coupled with fresh, steamed, toasted preparations provide combinations that appeal to almost all consumers” (Tristano in Levin, 2008). Based on the factors and demographic data exposed above the following market needs were identified:
Steers is a quick service, burger brand and the reason behind Famous Brands group. Steers was the first restaurant group owned by Famous Brands, making it the oldest member of Famous Brands. Steers specializes in Flame Grilled burgers and has been voted Joburg’s best burger for the past 18 years as well as best chips for the past 14 years in the Leisure options Best Of Joburg Awards. The Steers burger range is dominated by 100% pure beef burgers. The food is freshly prepared in each restaurant. Steers supplies the main hamburger ingredients, including buns, patties and sauces to all its franchises through Famous Brand Services and approved suppliers. Steers has 505 restaurants
Beside the dough mixing bin is a sink, there the baker is expected to wash his hands every working time to ensure the quality of bread produced. Also, the water used in baking is sourced in the same sink for easy transferring of water into the mixing bin. There is also a storage area for sacks of flour near the baker’s room.