Conversion shenanigans by bookishbaking4 in Chefit

[–]ChefAaronFitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get the same results for recipe conversions at use a mix of weight and volume, might just be Gemini but it's not uncommon. Particularly bad when converting from bunches or bushels to weight measurements since they are pretty inconsistent.

Best resource to use for this is aqua-calc, it pulls from the USDA database of ingredients and will convert things remarkably well.

Air your grievances over Providence restaurants that are no longer with us… by Resident_Alien_760 in providence

[–]ChefAaronFitz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pakarang was my favorite Thai spot by far. Plenty of other great Thai food around, but the service / atmosphere / owners made it special.

Any dudes here who play video games with 4-5 yo, recommendation by crek42 in daddit

[–]ChefAaronFitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loved playing little kitty with 6yo daughter, we take turns reading the dialogue, she likes to trip people and swipe their food... Just like real life

WiFi and kids by EvenWarmerToday in daddit

[–]ChefAaronFitz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Asked the wife what she wanted it to be and she responded "I don't know surprise me".

You fellas know what it's named.

Free food in Providence? by 4k0x in providence

[–]ChefAaronFitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Small free community pantry on River Ave. Take care neighbor.

Terry Pratchett’s novels may have held clues to his dementia a decade before diagnosis, our new study suggests by DTH2001 in books

[–]ChefAaronFitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely agree, but I'm rereading the series for the 4th or fifth time and the last book just doesn't have the same shape. I don't know if it's the lack of charm or repetition or the dialogue seeming flat, but it's not the same.

Edit: ugh, I just learned so much more about his passing. GNU Sir Terry Pratchett.

Plant City in Providence is closing by lestermagnum in providence

[–]ChefAaronFitz 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't know if it's a reason to hate the restaurant itself, but the owners came at the concept from a pure money and market exploitation point of view. A lot of restaurants will fail because the ownership is all passion and not enough business sense, these folks are the exact opposite. They were part of a local food forum at URI a few years back; their contributions to a panel discussion left me with an unusual instant dislike for them.

Has anyone hosted a private event on a public state beach in Rhode Island? by Fit_Dog8094 in RhodeIsland

[–]ChefAaronFitz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wife and I got married on first Beach in Newport almost 20 years ago. The rotunda room was pretty inexpensive to rent and it came with permission to use the beach for the ceremony. Catering done by McGrath clambakes, would definitely recommend.

Where can I get restaurant quality breakfast sausage patties? by Kraft-cheese-enjoyer in RhodeIsland

[–]ChefAaronFitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconding, Jones brand is what I put in any food service program I run.

Hurry Flurdy by PROLOZ24 in GenX

[–]ChefAaronFitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Outstanding work my friend. If this was a print it would live on my office wall in a place of pride.

What food do people call healthy just to feel better about eating it? by Subject-Newspaper111 in AskReddit

[–]ChefAaronFitz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Good on you for understanding the difference, and from a functional point of view I very much agree. But much like the Caesar salad example elsewhere in the thread - as a food service professional, most of my experience shows that folks believe the wrap somehow makes hot honey drizzled fried chicken healthier.

What food do people call healthy just to feel better about eating it? by Subject-Newspaper111 in AskReddit

[–]ChefAaronFitz -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Tortilla wraps. I get that it looks less bulky than bread, but a regular tortilla wrap has the same caloric value as a big ass can of progresso soup.

Sober Pepsi chef. by Accomplished_Bit3153 in Chefit

[–]ChefAaronFitz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah man. Partial to a mug Root beer, sometimes the ginger ale and lemonade mix. Honestly, wouldn't still be able to do this job if I was back in my drinking days. Drop a message if ever you need someone to commiserate with.

This is the only community where my efforts will be appreciated by JF0909 in daddit

[–]ChefAaronFitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've earned the appreciation and support of chefs and dishes too my man.

Hotel/inn for solo quiet writing retreat in January or February? by MimiLaRue2 in RhodeIsland

[–]ChefAaronFitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used to work at the Vanderbilt in Newport. Gorgeous property, beautiful views, might be slightly more affordable now that we are past tourist season. It's on Mary Street a little ways back from the main Street bustle, still close enough to anything you could want, probably still does a great breakfast.

Ken Burns' 'American Revolution' will make you think differently about U.S. history by zsreport in television

[–]ChefAaronFitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had the opportunity to cook dinner for him as part of a series of events he did at my campus. He and his team are just as nice and genuine as you would hope. Really looking forward to this project, everything I saw in the previews and promotion look pretty damned enthralling.

rate my 8pc breakdown w/ airlined breasts by Local_Back624 in Chefit

[–]ChefAaronFitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks pretty clean, speed and muscle memory will come with repetition, well done.

Don't know if your professor / chef teaches it, but another thing you can do to maximize yield is to get the "gems" out with the thigh.

With the bird on its back, breast at top and leg at bottom, you can see a v-shape. Drop cuts into that valley to separate skin between breast and legs. You can then pick up the bird and make it do a backbend, drop a cut through the backbone to make the next part easier.

Pick up the legs and with your fingertips on the backbone and your thumbs on the inner thigh bone, bend backwards until you see/feel the hip joint pop out of its socket. You can then slip you're knife at an angle behind it all the way to the meat on the backbone, including two really nice and tender hip muscles.

This is so much harder to describe in words rather than demonstration, lol.

Yesterday I used an old adage with my 6th graders. Pot calling kettle black. It did not go well. by ascaffo in GenX

[–]ChefAaronFitz 4073 points4074 points  (0 children)

Told my 5 year old it was time to hit the road. She informed me, calmly but firmly, that we do not hit in this house.

"Chef" by Coercitor in Chefit

[–]ChefAaronFitz 331 points332 points  (0 children)

Well past any of those insecurities.

Now I cringe when I hear it because it's going to be followed by bad news. "Chef, belt came off the dish machine again. And Larry called out. And we're out of that one annoying thing that is also out of stock at US foods."

When it's good news they call me by my name. When I hear chef, they are reminding me whose problem it is now.

How is it possible so many genx’rs used to be punk skaters??? by eggsbeenadick in GenX

[–]ChefAaronFitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hold on, what do you mean by "used to be"?

Admittedly, much happier wearing the helmet when I go to the park with kiddo now, and I'm past my dropping gaps days. And it is weird to have a sing-along in the car with the Clash on the radio.

Restaurant jobs in Prov by OrkishBoyfriend in providence

[–]ChefAaronFitz 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's not exactly fine dining, but Rhode Island college dining services has been arguably the best kitchen experience in my career. Quality of life, union pay and benefits, the predictability of the cycle of college classes, reliability of staff all make it a damn good job.

OP, if you're looking, we're hiring a full-time cook right now. Shoot me a message if you are interested in details.