Category Food Preparation

Okay, let’s talk knives. Not just any knives, but *your* kitchen knives. The trusty chef’s knife, the paring knife that fits perfectly in your hand, maybe even that slightly intimidating cleaver you bought on a whim. I’m Sammy, by the…

Okay, let’s talk knives. Specifically, let’s talk about that moment – you know the one – where your trusty chef’s knife just isn’t gliding through that onion like it used to. It feels… sluggish. Frustrating, right? Your first instinct might…

Okay, let’s talk meal prep. If you’re anything like me, the idea of having delicious, healthy meals ready to go sounds like a dream. But the *process*? Sometimes it feels like another chore on an already overflowing list. I remember…

Alright, let’s talk mashed potatoes. It seems simple, right? Boil potatoes, mash ’em up, add some butter and milk. Easy peasy. But how many times have you ended up with something… less than stellar? Maybe a bit gluey, kinda watery,…

Okay, let me tell you something. Living down here in Nashville, especially as the weather starts thinking about warming up – and let me tell you, it *thinks* about it differently than back in the Bay Area – my craving…

Alright, let’s talk shop. Specifically, let’s talk about one of the absolute workhorses of any serious commercial kitchen, especially one that deals with baking or large-scale prep: the mixer. Now, if you’re scaling up from home baking or even upgrading…

Okay, let’s be real. We’ve all been there. Staring down another beige buffet table, the usual suspects lined up: the slightly sad veggie platter with ranch, the obligatory cheese and crackers (cheddar, swiss, maybe a daring brie if someone’s feeling…

Okay, let’s talk pudding. Specifically, let’s talk about that sinking feeling when you pull your lovingly prepared, or maybe even store-bought (no judgment!), pudding out of the fridge, ready for that cool, creamy delight, only to find… it’s sad. Limp.…

Okay, let’s talk prep work. Specifically, chopping and dicing vegetables. If you’re running any kind of commercial kitchen, whether it’s a bustling Nashville eatery like some of the amazing places I frequent here, a catering business, or even a high-volume…

Okay, let’s talk about something near and dear to my heart, something that transcends culinary trends and cultural divides: the pursuit of the perfect crispy roast potato. Seriously, is there anything better than that shattering crust giving way to a…