Short Orders

What ends up on a school lunch tray is the result of decades of decisions—some driven by nutrition, others by economics, policy, and scale. In Epsidoe 2 of Beyond the Tray, we trace how school meals evolved from informal, locally run programs into a national system feeding millions, and how that growth changed not just how food is served, but what gets served in the first place. From Depression-er...

School lunch has come a long way—but it's never been just about what's on the menu. In this first episode of our Beyond the Tray series, we take a step back and look at the bigger picture: how school food programs evolved, how meals are actually served at scale, and why the design of a cafeteria matters just as much as the menu itself. From early community-led programs to today's highly structured...

It's said that time can be measured in memories. Maybe a song on the radio takes you back to the days of your youth, or an old photograph may immediatly transport you to the moment it was snapped. But what about food?    Some dishes are just so intrinsically linked to the eras they were created that to discuss them, is to also discuss a very specific decade, year, or even day.  On this episode of...

We've got a lot on our plates for the third season of Short Orders, and we're happy to share it all with you. As alwasy, we're your source for Hospitality and FoodService Infotainment but This third sason will also see some changes to the menu. Namely guest chefs, giving us their spin on important and interesting nuggets of industry news, mini-series' like 'Coffee Talk,' and 'This vs That,' as wel...

  Welcome to Short Orders, by RHI Solutions.  In this episode, we delve deep into the alarming world of food waste. We'll explore how this is not so much a single problem as a complex web of interconnected challenges, and pause at each step of the food service pipeline to see how food is wasted and what can be done to correct it.   We'll also take a look at some pretty staggering statistics about...

Ever wondered what gives Nitro Cold Brew its mesmerizing cascade and creamy texture? Get ready for a journey into the science of nitrogen infusion. Discover how tiny nitrogen bubbles dance through the coffee, creating a velvety mouthfeel and enhancing the flavor profile. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur, Cafe owner, equipment buyer or just someone looking to quench their curiosity, this episode...

Welcome to the Second Season of Short Orders by RHI Solutions.  Today we'll step into a world of liquid innovation, plunging into the captivating realm of cold brew coffee. Join us on this multi-part series as we discover the intricate techniques and artistry that sets cold brew apart from its hot-brewed counterparts. We'll explore the science behind the slow extraction, unlocking the chemistry th...

Call it what you will, Nugget, Sonic, Chewy, Pearl....one thing is for certain, everyone calls it the hotest ice on the market. This fun, airy, light, and long lasting little trinket of frozen water is all the rage right now....so what exactly is going on with it? Where did come from? How is it made? And why is it just so darn popular? Let's find out together during this episode of Short Orders.  ...

Commercial Kitchens, as you may be aware are an enormous consumer of energy. But so to, are the factories that produce kitchen equipment. So while many people are (rightly) concerned about the energy ratings, and efficiency of their equipment, little thought is often given to how the equipment was created.  In this episode, the first of a multi-part series, we're going to discuss some of the envir...

Whether it's your first time or you've been attending for decades, The National Resturant Association Show can, at times, be an overwhelming experience.  That's why we sent our first timer to Chicago with some simple advice; 'Stay Foccused, Take It One Booth at a Time, Don't Worry about Missing Things.' We also gave her one simple request; Record your thoughts on some of your favorite booths.  We...

  You've had your time, you had the power, You've yet to have your finest Hour. Radio -Queen    Well kids, the time may just be here. Dinner time that is, and we're cooking with Radio.    Radio is a sound salvation, Radio is cleaning up the nation. They say you better listen to the voice of reason. But they don't give you any choice, 'Cause they think it's treason. So you had better do as you are...

  Picking up where we left off a couple weeks ago, Short Orders takes a look five of the Big Nine Food Allergens.  Using recent studies, polls, and trends we'll disect what these allergies mean, and how they effect the people living with them.  See links below for contact information and more reading on this topic. And remember to stay tuned as we continue this discussion in the coming weeks.    C...

  The Kraken are in the playoffs, and they might just be taking the rug out from under the Avalanche. Is that wise? forcing an avalanche to take a spill?  Well, if you use Hamilton Beach blenders, you're chances of ever making a spill are greatly reduced thanks to countless innovations and features. You also wont disturb guests with a loud motor, worry about the consistency of your final product o...

With the rise in diagnosed food allergies and specific dietary guiedlines that many consumers are following, restaurants and other food service business have had to adapt to ensure they can accomdate all customers. Today we begin a two part look at the rise of Food Allergies, starting with an historical look at the evolution of allergen safety within the food industry.  Next time we'll dig into ho...

  Imagine you have everything you need, every piece of equipment, every tool, every recipe and ingreident, to make any imagineable dish. Now imagine you're outside.  What? That's nonsence you say!  Maybe in the past it was, but not anymore baby!....listen to this week's episode of Short Orders to find out why. As always please like, share, and subscribe to the podcast.  Also, if you're interested...

With the International Pizza Expo taking place this week (as long as you're reading this before March 31st, 2023), we thought what better time is there to introduce you to the future.  Or more like, to the past, as it appears the future has already started.  What are we even talking about? Pizza of course! well, kind of, but mostly robots. Anyway, just listen to the episode, it's like 4 mins, but...

  On the second edition of Short Orders; Serving Up history, we continue our journey through the past. Once again taking a look at the suprisingly interesting world of Food Safety.   How did a Novel, a Rough and Ready President, and a chemist conspire to make sure the food we eat today is fresh and sanitary? Hit Play on your rectangle and find out during this week's episode of Short Orders.   Epis...

Hungry? Thirsty? Just want to go out and see friends or check out a new spot in the neighborhood? Ordering a meal or going out for the evening is a fairly routine occurrence for most us, but why is that? For much of human history geting a quick bite, or even a cold beer wasn't an option...at least not one that came without sever risks of food bourne illness. So How did we get to a point were break...

  It's rare to use the phrase 'game changer' when discussing food pans. What could possibly change a game, whose rules are as simple as fill with food 2. place lid on top 3. store Well, Carlisle found a way. Enter The Storeplus Permalable food pans. Check out this week's episode of Short Orders to see just how the Food Pan game has been changed.    Remember to like and subscible so you won't miss...

Welcome to Short Orders-a brand new podcast from RHI Solutions.  You may be aware of our long-form audio magazine, The Bark. However with your time being valuable, we decided to shorten things up a bit and offer you a program designed to both enhance and simpilfy your busy work schedule.  Each short, three minute episode will revolve around a single piece of industry news, a product release, or so...