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When I opened my first restaurant a few months ago, I knew it was going to be an arduous process. Especially in these tumultuous economic times, luxuries like going out to eat are usually the first to be struck from personal budgets. With that in mind, as the proprietor of a new restaurant I recognized the necessity to deliver a high quality experience to my customers while keeping their pocketbooks in mind.
I catered my menu to this economy, using affordable meats like chicken and local fish while using the in-depth sauces and spice combinations to create eclectic flavors. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to bring your customers a first-rate dining experience. Doing the small things, such as offering fresh cracked pepper from pepper mills and bringing fresh baked bread to each table, really makes your eatery standout in people’s minds.
It would certainly be a stretch to say Americans have refined palettes. The vast majority are more than willing to consume fast food, prepackaged meals and artificial ingredients. And while these foods may be convenient, they certainly aren’t the tastiest or healthiest of choices. Many people assume that having a “refined palette” is analogous to being snooty and only dining out at ritzy restaurants, which certainly isn’t the case; it is simply the appreciation of good food and quality ingredients.
You would find few people who would argue that a Big Mac is superior to a prime sirloin burger, but not all food discrepancies are this blatant. If you are looking to improve your cuisine, you don’t have to blow your budget on Kobe beef, lobster tails and caviar—simply using high quality, fresh ingredients is enough. And remember: the small changes count to. Something as simple as trading out your pepper shaker for a Cilio pepper mill and freshly cracking whole peppercorns can make a huge difference.
Many people drink their morning cup of coffee with pious regularity but neglect to eat breakfast, which is even more essential to sustaining high energy levels throughout the morning. And when people do take the time to eat breakfast, it is typically processed foods, which are chockfull of artificial ingredients and preservatives. One common misconception about breakfast is that it is difficult, which doesn’t have to be the case.
While your automatic espresso machine is brewing your coffee, you can quickly scramble some eggs with a few cracks from your Cilio pepper mill and make yourself some toast with peanut butter. Even just eating a piece of fruit with a glass of milk is better than nothing. And for those that think breakfast is just additional calories, eating a meal in the morning actually kickstarts your metabolism and helps you burn more calories throughout the day.