This is a trick question because some people like vegetable mush ie over cooked and some people like al dente and all stages in between. I like vegetables al dente so I place them in boiling water a few minutes then shock them in ice water to set the vibrant color, before I eat them I lightly sautee them to warm them.
When you temporarily leave the dinner table you should always ask to be excused. Also, never place your napkin back on the table, leave it in your chair.
The only difference between the European Steam Table and an American Steam Table is the plug that plugs into the wall. If you want to plug in an American Steam Table while you are in Europe, you will need an adapter. http://DirectBuyRestaurantSupply.com
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George W. Kelley invented the steam table in 1897. Patent number 592,591.
A steam table can be purchased through Amazon or Ebay stores. Other places of interest for a steam table include Walmart and Target and also Costco stores.
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If you turn a light on when you come in, you should turn it off when you leave. I left my keys on the table.
No time when you are done eating you should be able to leave. Now if there is company or another situation where it would be considered rude to leave like a converstion for example; then it may be polite to remain at the table until you are finished eating.
The purpose of a steam table is to heat food with steam. That is to say specifically from steam. Other types of hot tables will make use of water to keep food hot. The difference is that in a steam table the pans of food are not actually sitting in the water and can reach a higher temperature because steam gets hotter than water. Most tables employ the use of water heating the food directly, which will keep the temperature below 212F and heat the food more evenly. Both types of table can be either electric or propane fueled.
A mixture of vinegar and water or a commercial descaling solution can help remove mineral buildup on a steam table. Simply fill the steam table with the solution, let it soak for a few hours, and then scrub the surfaces to remove the buildup. Rinse thoroughly with clean water afterwards.
Lidia's Family Table - 2005 The Triad Vegetables and Meat was released on: USA: 25 June 2005