Category Misc

Keep Your Commercial Fryer Frying: Longevity Tips

Hey folks, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com. If there’s one piece of equipment in a commercial kitchen that truly earns its keep, it’s the humble (or not-so-humble, depending on its size) deep fryer. I mean, think about it – from crispy…

Urban Composting Small Spaces: My Nashville Journey

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com. Living in an urban jungle, especially one as vibrant and growing as Nashville, often means making the most of limited space. I remember when I first moved here from the Bay Area, my apartment…

Smart Kitchen Organization Hacks to Maximize Your Space

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com. It’s May 10th, 2025, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably stood in your kitchen at some point, hands on hips, wondering how on earth it got so… full. It’s a universal truth,…

HACCP Compliance Tech: Your Kitchen Safety Upgrade

Alright, let’s talk about something that can make even seasoned chefs break into a cold sweat: HACCP. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. Sounds like a mouthful, and honestly, it can feel like one too. I remember back when I…

Plant-Based Thickeners: Beyond Agar for Kitchen Magic

Hey everyone, Sammy here, tuning in from my Nashville home office – Luna, my rescue cat, is currently supervising from her sunbeam spot, probably judging my coffee intake. It’s May 10th, 2025, and the Nashville air is just starting to…

Smart Green Kitchens: Energy-Efficient Restaurant Gear

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com. Living in Nashville, with Luna my rescue cat probably napping on my notes as I type this, I’ve really come to appreciate how interconnected everything is. From the food scene here to the broader…

Essential Kitchen Tools for Beginners: Sammy’s Top Picks

Alright, let’s talk kitchens. Specifically, let’s talk about that slightly terrifying moment when you decide, ‘Right, I’m going to cook more,’ and then you walk into a kitchen supply store, or worse, browse online, and are immediately assaulted by a…

Restaurant Fridges: Keeping Your Cool & Your Profits

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com, tuning in from my home office here in Nashville – Luna, my rescue cat, is currently napping on a stack of (what I thought were) important papers, so if I seem a bit distracted,…

Essential Coffee Shop Supplies: Your Checklist for Success

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com. If you’re dreaming of opening your own coffee shop, that glorious aroma of freshly ground beans, the gentle hiss of the espresso machine, the buzz of happy customers – well, you’re not alone. It’s…