Recession in the Kitchen....

We are all feeling the pinch in this market down turn however is this a blessing in disguise?

My chef works for a prestigious restaurant in the City of London where 75% of their customers are city suits working in the banking and finance arena. During the good times the finely tuned kitchen produced 180 covers in 90 minutes, enabling the bankers to finalise their deals within their hours lunch break.

But times have now changed, the company credit cards are now block and bankers are lunching out less. This has a knock on effect, cost reduction is require and hours are being reduced, which means my chef and his colleagues are getting a work life balance.

Every area of the business is effected and of course redundancy could be on the cards however, this could be the life change that is required.

All ways look on the bright side of life :-)

No Aprils Fools....I predict a riot!!

So the G20 Summit is in London City…. what beautiful day for a street party, hippies from all around congregate and protest peacefully…

But when the sun goes down and my chef finally leaves work the tranquil streets of the city has been turned in to a scene from 1981. Walking from the financial district riot police are in full gear, missiles are flying and fires are burning… and my innocent chef get charged by 50+ hooligans followed by peace keeping law!

My chef is finally get home safe.

About My Chef.........

My OH has been in the industry since he was 16 and is truly devoted to his vocation. The passion that he exudes for food and cooking is life consuming..... if his not at work preparing, cooking and presenting food, his at home seeking inspiration for new menus and dishes, reading books, watching food programs, dining out and Practicing his new creations in our kitchen at home.

Im sure that I not the only person out there that feels that that having a hobby is healthy... would you call this an obsession though?