Category Misc

China’s Amazing Sweets: A Regional Dessert Dive

Alright, let’s talk sweets. Specifically, Chinese sweets. Now, I know what some of you might be thinking – fortune cookies, maybe some of those sesame balls from the dim sum cart, or perhaps the ubiquitous almond jelly. And hey, those…

Fixing Kitchen Gear: Pro Tips for Equipment Breakdowns

Alright, let’s talk about something that gives every chef, kitchen manager, and restaurant owner a little pang of anxiety: when the trusty commercial kitchen equipment decides to take an unscheduled vacation. It’s like a key musician in an orchestra suddenly…

Smart Kitchens: Is Your Data on Their Menu?

Alright, let’s talk kitchens. For me, it’s always been the heart of the home – even more so now that I work remotely here in Nashville. My cat, Luna, seems to agree, especially around meal times. But lately, the heart…

First Restaurant Job: Your Essential Equipment Checklist

Alright, so you’ve landed your first restaurant gig. Congrats! That’s a huge step into a world that’s, well, let’s just say it’s unlike anything else. I remember my first day like it was yesterday – a blur of clanging pans,…

Chefs Beyond Burnout: Real Talk on Mental Wellbeing

Hey everyone, Sammy here, tuning in from my home office in Nashville – Luna’s currently napping on a stack of marketing reports, the little rascal. Today, I want to dive into something that’s been on my mind a lot, especially…

Restaurant Kitchen Shelving: Smart Choices for Max Space

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com, reporting live from my home office in Nashville – Luna, my rescue cat, is currently supervising my typing from her favorite sunbeam, probably judging my posture. Today, May 10th, 2025, we’re tackling a topic…

Smart Inventory: Slashing Restaurant Food Waste Effectively

Hey everyone, Sammy here, tuning in from my home office in Nashville – Luna, my rescue cat, is currently supervising from her favorite sunbeam, probably judging my coffee intake. Today, I want to dive into something that’s been on my…

Effective Sanitation Station Design Commercial Kitchens

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com, broadcasting from my cozy home office here in Nashville – with Luna, my rescue cat, probably about to make a guest appearance on my keyboard. Today, I want to dive into something that’s, frankly,…