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Tampa Maid

Tampa Maid
Tampa Maid Foods develops unique value-added products that make it easy for any foodservice operator to prepare, serve and market popular menu items.
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Generation Z & Food Influencers: Restaurant Marketing Tips

Posted by Tampa Maid on Thu, Nov 29, 2018

Is your restaurant ready for the newest generation of food influencers?

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Topics: Small Plates

Seasonal Foods for Holiday Dishes: Small Plates & Appetizers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted by Tampa Maid on Mon, Oct 22, 2018

 Seasonal ingredients add flavor, fresh appeal to holiday dishes. 

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Topics: Small Plates

Holiday Foods: Getting in the Spirit with Seasonal Ingredients

Posted by Tampa Maid on Mon, Oct 22, 2018

Seasonal ingredients add flavor, fresh appeal to holiday dishes like appetizers, entrées, and small plates.

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Topics: Small Plates

Deep-Fried Food 101: Best Frying Techniques to Enhance Menu Options

Posted by Tampa Maid on Thu, Oct 4, 2018

 Make top-quality deep-fried food by following these simple steps.

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Topics: frying techniques, batter, frying, deep fried foods, fried food, frying oil

Tips for Frying & Cooking Oil Maintenance [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted by Tampa Maid on Thu, Oct 4, 2018


Fried foods are some of the most craveable, popular items on any restaurant menu. When cooked correctly, they’re piping hot, wonderfully crisp, never greasy and always receptive to sauces and condiments.

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Topics: Small Plates, flavor, frying techniques, batter, frying, deep fried foods, frying oil

Global Flavors: Spicing Up Menu Options with Exotic Ingredients

Posted by Tampa Maid on Fri, Sep 7, 2018

Familiar dishes can be made more flavorful and distinctive with the addition of global flavors and exotic ingredients.

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Topics: Small Plates, appetizers, exotic ingredients, global ingredients, menu options, exotic flavors

Spicing Up the Menu [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted by Tampa Maid on Fri, Sep 7, 2018

By using a variety of spice and seasoning selections, operators can enhance their
menu options with unique global flavors.

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Topics: Small Plates, increase sales, menu, global flavors, flavor, menu application

Comfort Food 101: Increasing Sales With Breakfast Offerings

Posted by Tampa Maid on Fri, Aug 10, 2018

Operators menu innovative breakfast items to grow the day-part — and not just in the morning.

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Topics: Small Plates, appetizers, breakfast, breakfast items, breakfast menu, all-day breakfast, brunch, comfort food, increase sales

Breakfast Small Plates [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted by Tampa Maid on Fri, Aug 10, 2018

Small plates offer exciting new ideas for breakfast menus, and consumers can't get enough!

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Topics: Small Plates, breakfast, breakfast items, breakfast menu, all-day breakfast, brunch, comfort food, increase sales

Catering: Using Catered Meals to Drive Sales & Grow Customer Base

Posted by Tampa Maid on Wed, Jul 18, 2018

Catering favorites reflect customers’ desire for convenience or indulgence.

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Topics: Small Plates