Food Preparation

Alright, let’s talk about something that’s been hanging out in my pantry, sort of unassuming but actually kind of a rockstar: buckwheat. And its toasted cousin, kasha. I feel like […]

Alright, let’s talk thermometers. Seems simple, right? Stick it in, get a number. But honestly, in a busy restaurant kitchen, choosing and using the *right* thermometer is way more critical—and […]

Okay, let’s talk potatoes. Specifically, fried potatoes. Even more specifically, that elusive, perfect, shatteringly crispy fried potato. We’ve all been there, right? You follow a recipe, you heat the oil, […]

Okay, let’s talk crudités. I know, I know, sounds about as exciting as watching paint dry, right? For years, the term ‘crudité platter’ conjured images of sad, sweating baby carrots, […]

Okay, let’s talk about something fundamental, something that’s literally the foundation of almost every dish that comes out of a professional kitchen: prep tables and surfaces. It sounds simple, right? […]

Okay, let’s talk knives. Seriously. For the longest time, I thought fancy ingredients or complicated techniques were the key to unlocking amazing food at home. I mean, I work in […]

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com. Sitting here in my Nashville home office, Luna curled up on the chair nearby (mostly ignoring me, as cats do), and thinking about kitchen […]

Hey everyone, Sammy here. Let’s talk about something that can feel both incredibly exciting and kinda terrifying: spices. I mean, really *using* spices, beyond the salt and pepper shakers that […]

Okay, let’s talk prep work. If there’s one thing that stands between me and a glorious home-cooked meal some nights, it’s the mountain of vegetables waiting to be chopped, diced, […]

Okay, let’s talk about starting solids with babies. It feels like one minute you’re just trying to figure out sleep schedules (good luck with that!), and the next, everyone’s asking […]