Celebrate Life on a Yacht. Tips and Menu

Tips and Menu for hosting a yacht celebration

Sustainable Ceviche Recipe

Hi Chefs, as you know BIG CHEF has sponsored the Green Gourmet during the Tortuga Music Festival with YUMMY sustainable Mediterranean Ceviche for the past four years! This year we decided to share our recipe for you to enjoy at home. This ceviche is great because it uses an invasive species: the lionfish as one…

Cultural Table Manners

We have been taught at a young age to eat quietly, use our utensils and finish our meal completely. In other cultures however, throughout different cultures and is acceptable to slurp and a compliment to leave some food behind. EUROPE Meals extensively longer than those in America. In countries like in France, it is necessary…

Pair the right Menu with the right Event

Planning the menu is a must for when planning an event. Anyone who is planning for a special occasion should offer several choices for the different palates of their guests. TIPS: Offer three choices of entrees (remember to offer a vegetarian or gluten free dish for those with special diets.) It is good idea to…

Rejuvenate with these Anti-Aging Ingredients

It’s Monday, and we need to rejuvenate from our weekend toxins. You do not need to go buy fancy cleansers or go on a diet, just simply add these ingredients into your meals for a feel good week. 01 Avocado – One of the most alkalizing foods, avocados are pumped up with Vitamin E. Vitamin…

The Origins of Canapés

Canapé was originally used as a term for sofa in 18th century France. These hors d’oeuvres are decorative and are usually eaten within one bite. They received their name by the variation of toppings that “sit” on top of the base (bread, bouche etc), like people sitting on sofas. In the 1920’s the National Prohibition…

10 Tips to make it an affair to remember

  #1 HIRE A SITTER: If you are having an “adult” party, hire someone to tend to the kids. Children are wonderful, but they can make some adults uncomfortable because they worry about having to clean up after them or entertain them. Especially if they were not asked to bring their own kids to the…

Health conscious eating is a lifestyle

Health conscious eating is a lifestyle. Make the decision to choose foods that is good for you. Some tips to assist you follow through. 1. Read the labels of food products…learn how to understand processed food. Became a well-informed eater and choose items made with organic / natural ingredients. 2. Eat small portions …more often….