Blogging was a new concept for me. I have never done this before for any class or socially for that matter. I approached it with an open mind and have come out with a better understanding of what it is, how it works, and why people use it. Blogging for this assignment was better than writing article reviews because it allowed us to read and research articles that are relavant to the food service industry. I would recommend doing this for future classes.
In blogging for the last several weeks, my knowledge in the food service industry has grown, especially in the qsr/onsite section. I have learned new ordering concepts, the popularity of vegetables during the superbowl game, and the come back of flavored teas. This is only a small portion of what I have read throughout this term. In order to keep current in this ever changing industry I am planning to follow a Food & Beverage blog that is powered by the New York Times. This features postings by professionals as well as average people who can provide a wide array of experience to the table.
The use of a blog in the future can become a great asset for any F & B professional. It will allow us the use of communicating with our competitiors as well as our dinning guests. We will become capitable of staying on the edge and pushing the boundries of the food and drinks.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
LAST BLOG EVER!
Well this was my first time blogging, and to be honest it wasn't that bad at all. I mean it is a no-brainer. I found it very easy and actually got a lot of knowledge out of it. Reading new articles every week and posting my opinion about them as well. What I really liked about blogging was voicing my opinion. I liked to be heard and it was great because not many classes you are graded on your opinion. What I absolutely hated about blogging was trying to find the right article to post. I know that may seem kind of strange but I always look for an article that really grabs my attention but once I find one its smooth sailing. I can use blogging in the future by finding different blogs that are related to my field of work or interest. Even trying to find somewhere new to eat or maybe even live I can find out what people think about the area and get opinions and points of view from others. This blog that i will probably follow because I live in the New York City area Eater NY Is a website with many different types of blogs about the nightlife, new restaurants that are opening, and even job postings. This is a great site to keep track of and I definitely plan on it.
Final Post
Over the past few months, I have really enjoyed the blogging experience. It has opened my eyes up to the advantages of the internet. I never really thought about how important reading was for the hospitality industry. Throughout the blogging experience I discovered a number of different resources which will help me in the future. These resources can provide me with information relavent to the industry including those issues effecting the industry, new trends, and success stories within the industry. Through my research for the blog I discovered some interesting information. One of my favorite articles was about the new concepts Johnny Rockets has developed, for the upcoming year. It was interesting to me to see how Johnny Rockets are transforming market trends and economic trends to benefit their business. In the future, I hope that by reading articles I will be able to make my restaurant more appealing to consumers, by staying current with the market.
Although I felt like the blogging experience was positive, I did not like the fact that I was limited to my specific topic. I also feel like I would enjoy blogging better if I could do it in my leisure time. Overall, I enjoyed blogging and feel like I may continue to blog in the future. It is a way to express new ideas and recieve feedback from outside sources, which I believe can be beneficial to me and my business. I also hope to continue reading different industry related article and blogs. One blog which I have started to follow and will continue to do so is the Voltaggio Brothers. The blog looks into different trends and tools of the trade. I have enjoyed this experience and hope to use these skills in the future.
Although I felt like the blogging experience was positive, I did not like the fact that I was limited to my specific topic. I also feel like I would enjoy blogging better if I could do it in my leisure time. Overall, I enjoyed blogging and feel like I may continue to blog in the future. It is a way to express new ideas and recieve feedback from outside sources, which I believe can be beneficial to me and my business. I also hope to continue reading different industry related article and blogs. One blog which I have started to follow and will continue to do so is the Voltaggio Brothers. The blog looks into different trends and tools of the trade. I have enjoyed this experience and hope to use these skills in the future.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Superbowl Carrots
In this article i found its talks about what the top ten foods eaten at past Sundays Superbowl. surprisingly it wasn't pizza, chicken wings, or beer. Vegetables was the food of choice for this years big game. People have gone years with the same old party food, but now more and more people are worrying about their health. In the survey taken chicken was #7 and pizza was #9. I feel like people have changed there ways because with all these trends and new nutritional ways of eating are becoming more wide spread. People are caring more about what they look like and are looking at the facts of what is healthy and what isn't. I liked this article because it really surprised me that people steered away from junk food on the biggest sports holiday of the year. I don't care how health conscious you are its Superbowl Sunday its meant for wings, pizza, and beer. Binge for one day its not going to hurt.
Within all of the upheaval of new trends for this year colleges and the students within are desiring new and different foods for the cafeteria. This list of trends, in this article, may be surprising to many people across the country, but the company Sodexo believes they are up to challange. Some of the dishes include apricot glazed turkey, meatloaf with frizzle fried onions, and vegetarian lentil shepards pie, not only are these dishes some that you might find in a restaurant, they also feature a variety of vegetarian dishes.
This article has brought to my attention the changing diet of the average college student, they do not just want the normal staple of every day college life, ramen noodles and pizza, but want more of a variety of dishes that have to be eaten while sitting.
This article has brought to my attention the changing diet of the average college student, they do not just want the normal staple of every day college life, ramen noodles and pizza, but want more of a variety of dishes that have to be eaten while sitting.
Dunkin Donuts
In recent years, the food service industry has seen a shift in the way consumers approach food. Today consumers not only expect their food fast, but they also expect its comply to a healthier lifestyle. In the past, Dunkin Donuts was known for its production of fresh coffees and high carb items such as donuts and bagels. Today, Dunkin Donuts is trying to alter their image and provide consumers with more optinions. Over the past year Dunkin Donuts has introduced new items to their menu such as their flat bread sandwhiches and hashbrowns. Although these items added an interesting twist to the menu they still did not display the healthy choice consumers hoped for.
On January 1, 2010, Dunkin Donuts announced the introduction of the new DDSmart menu. The new menu, which will be offered at all location, will offer consumers a "better-for-you" food and beverage menu. This menu will include items such as low fat Cranberry Orange and Apple Caramel Muffins. The menu will also offer consumer an egg white wrap and other breakfast sandwhiches with egg white options. All of the items on this menu must meet the following: "25 percent fewer calories; 25 percent less sugar, fat, saturated fat, or sodium than comparable fare, and/or contain ingredients that are nutritionally beneficial. "
I beleive that the introduce of this menu is a good direction for dunkin donuts. I also believe other establishments like dunkin donut will begin moving in a similar direction in the next few years. Introduction of healthier menu items has become a trend in the industry and I believe we will continue to see this trend expanded into foodservice establishments of all sizes.
On January 1, 2010, Dunkin Donuts announced the introduction of the new DDSmart menu. The new menu, which will be offered at all location, will offer consumers a "better-for-you" food and beverage menu. This menu will include items such as low fat Cranberry Orange and Apple Caramel Muffins. The menu will also offer consumer an egg white wrap and other breakfast sandwhiches with egg white options. All of the items on this menu must meet the following: "25 percent fewer calories; 25 percent less sugar, fat, saturated fat, or sodium than comparable fare, and/or contain ingredients that are nutritionally beneficial. "
I beleive that the introduce of this menu is a good direction for dunkin donuts. I also believe other establishments like dunkin donut will begin moving in a similar direction in the next few years. Introduction of healthier menu items has become a trend in the industry and I believe we will continue to see this trend expanded into foodservice establishments of all sizes.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Tea Party
No im not talking about Boston but a Tea Party that is current across the nation. Although the sales of tea has slowed slightly in the past few years, innovation of different flavors, health benefits, and quicker brewing methods are ways for a come back. In a study refered to in this article 44 percent of Americans purchase ready to drink tea that cost them an average of $26.10 a year. Better for you ingredients such as super fruits and antioxidents.
Tea has always been put to the back burner in this coffee drinking culture. So many different kinds are out there and many Americans are uncertain of what they are, how they benefit us and where we can find them. We have black, white, green, tazo, and loose tea put in a sachet. Each one of the following has a different characteristic that are beneficial to us.
New health benefits of teas are always in the news or are popping up out of no where. Tropical smoothie cafe has experimented with combining fruits with teas and making smoothies. This alternative to coffee with provide the recipeant with less caffeine, more fiber and a nice change. Subway has done this with their fuzed iced teas that contain 10 percent of daily value in vitamins B3, B5, B6, B12 and C per 8 ounce serving.
Coca Cola is facing a challenge of creating an iced tea brewer that is quick and has a little footprint. This unit will provide customers with a variety of options that can be brewed fresh and quickly. This would be a perfect route for quick service chains due to the healthier benefits of tea to soda and a nice change from juice.
Tea has always been put to the back burner in this coffee drinking culture. So many different kinds are out there and many Americans are uncertain of what they are, how they benefit us and where we can find them. We have black, white, green, tazo, and loose tea put in a sachet. Each one of the following has a different characteristic that are beneficial to us.
New health benefits of teas are always in the news or are popping up out of no where. Tropical smoothie cafe has experimented with combining fruits with teas and making smoothies. This alternative to coffee with provide the recipeant with less caffeine, more fiber and a nice change. Subway has done this with their fuzed iced teas that contain 10 percent of daily value in vitamins B3, B5, B6, B12 and C per 8 ounce serving.
Coca Cola is facing a challenge of creating an iced tea brewer that is quick and has a little footprint. This unit will provide customers with a variety of options that can be brewed fresh and quickly. This would be a perfect route for quick service chains due to the healthier benefits of tea to soda and a nice change from juice.
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