Cocoa powder may not be traditionally used to cook savory dishes, but I love to use it in my rubs and seasoning blends. Combined with cardamom and smoked paprika, it lends not only a gorgeous color to the chicken but also an amazing flavor. I’m sure you’ve heard all about chocolate being considered an aphrodisiac,FIND OUT MORE |

If you’ve ever had trouble with tough, dry meat, then you know that cooking meat can sometimes be a challenge. Knowing cooking techniques and meat cuts will help in the process, keeping your meat moist and tender for each meal. Selecting the Cut It’s all about location. The wrong cut with the wrong cooking methodFIND OUT MORE |

San Diego (January 23, 2014) – Chef Works sponsored Jim Hutchison’s uniform as he appeared on the Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition (CRPC). Chef Hutchison is wearing the very popular Basic 3/4 Sleeve Chef Coat JLCL which is a great, all around multi-purpose light weight coat. It comes in a variety of colors, has ¾ sleeves,FIND OUT MORE |

Knives are a practical and necessary tool in the culinary experience. Choosing the correct knife for the task starts with an understanding of the differnt types of knives and blades that are available. Proper use and care of your knives will ensure a long life for your sharpest cutlery and keep you from unfortunate kitchenFIND OUT MORE |

Kitchen clothing needs to be comfortable and easy to move in. After all, most chefs and cooks work long hours. However, just because you work in the kitchen doesn’t mean you don’t want to be stylish and look professional. The kitchen clothing trends below show that chef’s wear can be both functional and stylish: Eco-friendlyFIND OUT MORE |

Going Local One of the latest trends in both energy conservation and restaurant cuisine is a focus on the use of local and regional products. The conservationist points to locally grown food as a excellent way to eliminate the large energy costs involved in shipping food across great distances. You will find it worthwhile toFIND OUT MORE |

Making smart choices at the market and filling my pantry with healthy items has been the key to my weight loss plan. It encourages me to cook at home and to avoid the temptations of dining out. It also allows me to control my calorie intake as well as the quality and wholesomeness of theFIND OUT MORE |

From December 13-17, Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival welcomed over one hundred local and international chefs. What started off as a hopeful dream seven years ago has turned into an explosive, epicurean reality at the Four Seasons Hotel. David Sabin, festival organizer, has seen the festival grow from a three-hour foodie charity gathering toFIND OUT MORE |

Each year, the National Restaurant Association surveys thousands of top chefs around the country to learn what will be hot on restaurant menus in the upcoming year. Chefs rate each item as being a “hot trend,” “yesterday’s news,” or “perennial favorite.” Late in the autumn of 2013, the association interviewed nearly 1300 chefs to comeFIND OUT MORE |