8 Ways to Save Water in Restaurants
Climate change is something we can no longer ignore and pretend isn’t happening. We are already seeing the consequences of a warmer planet, and without action these effects will worsen...
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10 Best Panini Presses (With Pictures!)
This Italian sandwich that swept American food culture of the 1990s has a long and varied history. The one constant, though, is using using quality ingredients. And a high-quality panini...
Best 15 Bread Boxes
You may think a bread box is not worth investing in, but once you get a taste of well-preserved bread and pastry, you just might think twice. Good bread is...
Best 12 Kitchen Timers
In the artistry of cooking, small details make all the difference in the world. You can cook a meal just enough to make up for dinner, or you can really...
Chef of the Week: Pastry Chef Ruchit Harneja, Musaafer, Houston, TX
We are very excited to showcase this week Ruchit Harneja, a super-talented Indian chef who has wowed us over and over again with his incredible creations. Ruchit is Pastry Chef...
Best 6 Gruyère Cheese Substitutes
Origins Originating in the Saanetal Valley in the Western Fribourg region of Switzerland, Gruyère cheese has been produced for over a thousand years following the same strict recipe. Similar to...
Best Manuka Honey Brands
Honey is generally considered healthy and Manuka honey is a super-food famed for its health properties. Putting aside its delicious flavor, Manuka honey can do much more than simply delight...
A Guide to Chef’s Hats (History + Types of Chef Hats)
Have you ever stayed at a traditional high-end hotel or been lucky enough to see into the kitchen of a traditional style restaurant? If you have then you may have...
Best 10 Commercial Patio Heaters
With the colder months approaching quickly and restaurant restrictions at an all-time high, it’s no wonder why many owners would want to stretch their capacity by any means necessary. By...
Best Bottled Soy Sauce (Our Top 13 Picks!)
It has antiallergenic properties and it acts like an antioxidant but that’s not why we use soy sauce! We use it in our dishes because it tastes amazing and it...
Best 12 Balsamic Vinegars
Balsamic vinegar needs no presentation. If you’ve recently eaten a salad in a restaurant, you were most probably given the option to add it as a dressing. This bold ingredient...
Best 5 Zucchini Substitutes
Zucchini is a nutritious fruit that grows in the warm season. Not surprisingly, it is quite common in the Mediterranean cuisine and that of other warm climate territories. We love...