Category Food Preparation

Okay, let’s talk reality for a second. You’re opening a restaurant. The dreams are big, the menu is *chef’s kiss*, the location scout felt like a scene from a movie, and you’ve agonized over the big-ticket items – the six-burner…

Okay, let’s talk spices. Not just the individual soldiers like cumin or paprika, but the whole platoons – the spice blends that define cuisines around the globe. It’s something I’ve become increasingly obsessed with since moving to Nashville. The food…

Alright, let’s talk knives. Specifically, the chef knife. It’s kinda the undisputed heavyweight champion of the kitchen drawer, isn’t it? The one tool you reach for more than any other. If you’re serious about cooking, even just a little bit,…

Alright, let’s talk kitchen gear. Specifically, the shiny stuff. You know, the stainless steel tables, sinks, shelves – the backbone of pretty much any serious kitchen, whether it’s in a bustling Nashville restaurant or even a meticulously organized home setup…

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…