Category Misc

Okay, let’s talk remote work. It feels like just yesterday everyone was scrambling to figure out how to work from their kitchen tables (guilty!), and now, for many of us, it’s just… life. Since moving to Nashville from the Bay…

Okay, let’s talk about something that’s been buzzing around my head a lot lately, especially since I swapped the Bay Area hustle for Nashville charm. It’s this whole idea of locally sourced ingredients. You hear it everywhere, right? Farm-to-table this,…

Alright, let’s talk about something near and dear to my heart, especially living here in Nashville: perfectly fried food. Specifically, the kind of crispy, juicy magic that often comes from a commercial pressure fryer. Since moving down here from the…

Okay, let’s talk grilling. That primal call of fire and food, the smell wafting through the neighborhood… it seems so straightforward, doesn’t it? A piece of meat, some heat, boom. Dinner. But if you’re just starting out, staring down a…

Alright, let’s talk about something cool. Literally. Commercial refrigeration. I know, I know, maybe not the sexiest topic compared to, say, a gleaming new six-burner range or a fancy combi oven. But honestly? Getting your refrigeration right is probably one…

Alright, let’s talk knives. Specifically, that first real chef’s knife. You know the one. The one that doesn’t feel like a flimsy toy, the one that makes you feel like you actually know what you’re doing in the kitchen, even…

Alright, let’s talk knives. It feels like one of those fundamental kitchen things, right? Like knowing how to boil water, except… way more intimidating for a lot of folks. I remember when I first moved out on my own, armed…

Hey everyone, Sammy here, blogging from my cozy corner in Nashville – Luna, my rescue cat, is currently supervising from her perch on the bookshelf. Today, I want to dive into something that’s literally vital for any commercial kitchen but…

Alright, let’s talk bakery dreams. That intoxicating smell of yeast, sugar, and warmth hitting you the moment you walk in… it’s powerful stuff. I get it. Since moving to Nashville from the Bay Area, I’ve swapped analyzing software adoption curves…

Okay, confession time. The other night, right here in my Nashville kitchen – Luna judging me silently from her perch on the counter, naturally – I set off the smoke alarm. Again. The culprit? Using the wrong oil for the…