chef's notes

Intimate at-home private dining table with a chef plating in the kitchen

How to plan an at-home private dining experienc...

Taylor Corbett

Create a relaxed at-home private dining experience by planning the guest list, chef, menu, kitchen, table, timing, and responsibilities as one connected system.

How to plan an at-home private dining experienc...

Taylor Corbett

Create a relaxed at-home private dining experience by planning the guest list, chef, menu, kitchen, table, timing, and responsibilities as one connected system.

Catered buffet portions arranged for an event guest count

How much food per person for catering? A practi...

Taylor Corbett

Estimate practical catering portions for appetizers, proteins, sides, desserts, and drinks, then adjust for event timing, guest mix, and service style.

How much food per person for catering? A practi...

Taylor Corbett

Estimate practical catering portions for appetizers, proteins, sides, desserts, and drinks, then adjust for event timing, guest mix, and service style.

Experienced forager examining edible wild greens and berries in an Ontario woodland

What are foraged foods? Understand wild ingredi...

Taylor Corbett

Foraged foods are wild ingredients gathered from their natural environment, but safe use requires expert identification, legal permission, clean habitat, responsible harvesting, and traceability.

What are foraged foods? Understand wild ingredi...

Taylor Corbett

Foraged foods are wild ingredients gathered from their natural environment, but safe use requires expert identification, legal permission, clean habitat, responsible harvesting, and traceability.

Split training scene with an online food safety learner and an instructor-led kitchen classroom

Online vs in-person food safety training: Choos...

Taylor Corbett

Online food safety training offers scheduling flexibility, while in-person training supports live discussion and shared team learning; recognition and workplace application matter most.

Online vs in-person food safety training: Choos...

Taylor Corbett

Online food safety training offers scheduling flexibility, while in-person training supports live discussion and shared team learning; recognition and workplace application matter most.

Restaurant menu development table with plated dishes, recipe cards, and costing notes

Restaurant menu development: Build a menu your ...

Taylor Corbett

Restaurant menu development connects concept, customer, recipes, cost, equipment, suppliers, service flow, and training in one testable system.

Restaurant menu development: Build a menu your ...

Taylor Corbett

Restaurant menu development connects concept, customer, recipes, cost, equipment, suppliers, service flow, and training in one testable system.

Thick dry-aged ribeye searing in a cast-iron pan with a deep brown crust

How to cook dry-aged steak for a deep crust and...

Taylor Corbett

Cook dry-aged steak with a dry surface, restrained seasoning, high initial heat, and a digital thermometer so its concentrated flavour stays at the centre of the meal.

How to cook dry-aged steak for a deep crust and...

Taylor Corbett

Cook dry-aged steak with a dry surface, restrained seasoning, high initial heat, and a digital thermometer so its concentrated flavour stays at the centre of the meal.