Understanding the past illuminates the present and shapes the future. Understanding our industry's history clarifies the rationale behind our practices, reveals the evolution of our culinary methods, and highlights opportunities for future innovation in the food service industry.
We realize that the way we cook today stems from the efforts of countless cooks over the past century. Cooking involves both science and art.This implies we can try new things and question the status quo. This indicates that a great deal of information has amassed over time, and it is prudent to make use of it. We must identify the beliefs we are up against before we can question conventional wisdom. Knowledge fuels the best inventions.