Category Misc

Simple Wine Pairing Basics Anyone Can Learn

Okay, let’s talk wine pairing. Feels intimidating, right? Like some secret code only sommeliers and fancy folks know. I definitely felt that way for the longest time. Walking down the wine aisle felt like navigating a minefield – pick the…

Sammy Dives Into Major Red Wine Grapes You Should Know

Alright, let’s talk red wine. It’s funny, moving from the Bay Area to Nashville, I expected a shift in, well, everything. Music, food, pace of life… and yeah, that all happened. But one constant, maybe even amplified here in Music…

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation: More Than Just Hot Air

Okay, let’s talk about something that’s usually invisible but totally essential in any serious kitchen: ventilation. I know, I know, not exactly the sexiest topic, right? We love talking about sous vide, fancy knife skills, the perfect sear… but the…

Your Kitchen Island: More Than Just Counter Space

Alright, let’s talk kitchen islands. For so many of us, it’s the absolute centerpiece of the kitchen, isn’t it? That big, beautiful slab of potential right in the middle of everything. When I first moved to Nashville, my apartment kitchen…

Air Fryer Main Dishes: Breaking Out of the Chicken Rut

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com. If you’re anything like me, your air fryer probably earned its counter space by promising crispy chicken everything, right? And for a while, that was amazing. Chicken wings that tasted deep-fried without the vat…

Smart Appliances Data: What’s Really Being Collected?

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com. It’s a bright Nashville morning, Luna’s currently batting at my keyboard cable (classic Luna), and I’m sipping on coffee that, yes, was brewed by a “smart” coffee maker. Which got me thinking, as it…

Best Oil for Deep Frying: My Kitchen Confessions & Top Picks

Alright, let’s talk deep frying. It’s one of those culinary techniques that can elevate a simple ingredient to something truly transcendent – we’re talking crispy, golden perfection. But, and it’s a big but, the oil you choose can make or…

Kitchen Flooring Secrets: Safety, Sanitation, Smart Choices

Alright, let’s get down to brass tacks, or maybe I should say, down to the very foundation of any functional, safe, and sanitary commercial kitchen: the flooring. I know, I know, talking about floors doesn’t exactly scream ‘culinary glamour,’ does…

Intermediate Cooking Skills: Elevate Your Kitchen Game

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com. It’s May 12th, 2025, and from my cozy home office here in Nashville – with Luna, my rescue cat, probably judging my typing speed from her sunbeam spot – I’ve been thinking a lot…

Nashville Food Artisans: Support Local Makers Today

It’s funny, isn’t it? How a city can just… get under your skin. When I packed my bags and left the Bay Area for Nashville, I was chasing a vibe, a creative pulse I’d heard whispers about. And boy, did…