When you think of an apron, you probably think of cooking, but aprons are used in all types of industries. Think about the main purpose of an apron: to keep your clothes from getting stained. It sounds like an inexpensive tool that does a simple job, but depending on what you’re doing in it, anFIND OUT MORE |

If you have a small kitchen, you don’t want to clog up your cabinets and drawers with single use items, especially if you don’t use them often. Even if you do have space, why store something if it doesn’t prove to be extremely useful? Luckily, many kitchen items can do more than one thing, andFIND OUT MORE |

If you’ve never spent a lot of time in a restaurant kitchen, you may think that the culinary uniform is outdated, stuffy, and pointless, but you could not be more wrong. While the look of the traditional uniform is, in fact, stark and severe, the usefulness of it is not. Each piece serves a specificFIND OUT MORE |

  Dried herbs and spices are expensive, and jars of premade seasonings are even more expensive. When you buy those packets of seasonings for things like tacos and fajitas, you’re not only paying a premium, but you’re getting additives and preservatives that you may not want. Luckily, it’s easy to make your own spice mixesFIND OUT MORE |

Ever wonder what chef clothing does besides making you look like a chef? Statistics show most people aren’t aware that chef clothing serves many purposes. It protects from heat, prevents hair and sweat from getting into food, and more. Check out this infographic to see all the interesting facts about chef clothing and why youFIND OUT MORE |

Working in a commercial kitchen is much different than it was centuries ago when Escoffier paved the way for professional chefs everywhere. With modern equipment, air conditioned kitchens, and technology that allows the cook to see exactly what guests have ordered without speaking to anyone, a lot has changed. What hasn’t changed however, is theFIND OUT MORE |

Pasta is a popular dish that you’ll find on every restaurant menu in town, and with good reason: It’s easy to cook, it’s inexpensive, and you can use it in almost any kind of dish. You can turn pasta into a classic Italian dish, a Mediterranean meal, or make home style comfort food like macaroniFIND OUT MORE |

If you’re going to be a professional chef, or work in any part of a restaurant, a uniform of some sort is unavoidable. It’s not just for looks; there are several purposes for wearing clothing dedicated to the kitchen, and it’s not to sweat. No, a chef’s uniform is supposed to serve two main purposes:FIND OUT MORE |

Whether you cook professionally or just like to make more elaborate meals for your family, you’ve probably at some point made a soup or sauce that just didn’t have that thick, lush texture you were hoping for. It’s a simple fix during the cooking process, but once it’s done, disaster can ensue if you don’tFIND OUT MORE |