Category Misc

Dishwasher Not Working? Common Problems and Fixes

Okay, let’s talk about something near and dear to my heart, or at least, near and dear to my desire to not spend thirty minutes scrubbing plates after dinner: the dishwasher. It’s one of those household heroes, quietly toiling away…

Restaurant Inventory Techniques Beyond Basic FIFO

Okay, let’s talk inventory. If you’ve spent any time in, near, or even just dreaming about running a restaurant kitchen, you’ve heard the acronym: FIFO. First-In, First-Out. It’s like the ABCs of managing your walk-in cooler. Use the older stuff…

Small Apartment Sustainable Living Ideas That Actually Work

Okay, let’s talk about something that’s been rattling around in my head a lot lately: trying to live more sustainably when you’re crammed into a small apartment. It feels like half the advice out there assumes you’ve got a sprawling…

Best Charcoal Chimney Starters Reviewed: Sammy’s Top Picks

Level Up Your Grill Game: Finding the Best Charcoal Chimney Starter Alright, let’s talk fire. Specifically, getting that charcoal glowing just right for a proper barbecue. If you’re still messing around with lighter fluid pyramids, dousing briquettes until they practically…

Choosing the Best Cutting Board for Fish Prep Hassles

Okay, let’s talk cutting boards. Specifically, cutting boards for fish. It sounds simple, right? Just grab a board and go. But anyone who’s ever tried to fillet a slippery trout on a tiny, warped piece of plastic, or dealt with…

Small Kitchen Organization Tips That Actually Work

Okay, let’s talk small kitchens. When I moved from the Bay Area to Nashville a few years back, I traded a decent-sized suburban kitchen for, well, something significantly more ‘cozy’. Cozy is often realtor-speak for tiny, right? Suddenly, my collection…

EUR-CORT-RR-PS Review: European Kitchen Compliance Explained

Hey everyone, Sammy here, reporting live from my Nashville home office – Luna the cat is currently supervising from her perch on the bookshelf, probably judging my typing speed. Today, we’re diving into something a bit technical, but stick with…

Essential Mexican Restaurant Kitchen Equipment Breakdown

Okay, let’s talk kitchens. Specifically, Mexican restaurant kitchens. It’s funny, moving from the Bay Area to Nashville, you see such different vibes in the food scenes, but the heart of any good restaurant – especially one focused on a cuisine…

Choosing Commercial Stainless Steel Work Tables That Last

Alright, let’s talk about something that might seem mundane but is actually the backbone of any serious kitchen: the commercial stainless steel work table. I know, I know, it’s not exactly the sexiest piece of equipment. It doesn’t sizzle or…

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