Last week in our community, discussions centered around both practical and creative aspects of cooking. Members shared insights on flavor combinations, debated age-old kitchen techniques, and explored solutions to common kitchen equipment woes. The dialogue was engaging and highlighted the diversity of experiences within our community.
This Week’s Hot Topics
Mussels: filter-feeders and flavor
This thread dives into the culinary potential of mussels, discussing their unique taste profiles and how their natural habitat as filter-feeders influences their flavor. It’s a fascinating look at how sourcing can impact your dish.
Ticket printer mutiny at 7:02
A lively discussion on a common kitchen hiccup—ticket printers acting up during busy service. Members chimed in with both frustration and humor, offering tips and tales from their own experiences.
Do you still salt eggplant
The age-old debate on whether to salt eggplant before cooking is revisited. Members shared their personal techniques and the results they’ve achieved, making this a practical read for anyone looking to perfect their dishes.
Where to buy ultra-thin acetate collars
A resourceful thread for pastry chefs and bakers in search of ultra-thin acetate collars for cake decorating. This conversation offers helpful sourcing tips from members who have successfully tracked them down.
Happened to us mid-rush last month — switching the ticket printer to Ethernet with a static IP stopped the random stalls and tickets hit instantly instead of piling up. If you’re USB-only, that won’t help, but this guide is a good starting point if you can go network: https://epson.com/Support/Point-of-Sale.
On our Epson TM-T88 the holdup was the cutter sulking; switching to partial cut and a quick blast of compressed air in the slot kept it moving. On Windows, toggling ‘Print directly to the printer’ in Printer Properties plus @dylan_r76’s Ethernet note made tickets show up faster during the dinner push. Only caveat: partial cut leaves a tab, so make sure staff know to tear straight.