Category Misc

Restaurant Energy Savings: Choosing Efficient Kitchen Gear

Hey everyone, Sammy here, tuning in from my home office in Nashville – Luna, my rescue cat, is currently supervising my typing from her sunbeam spot, probably dreaming of tuna. Today, I want to dive into something that’s, honestly, a…

Smart Restaurant Food Waste Reduction Tips

Okay, so, food waste in restaurants. It’s one of those things that, until you *really* look at it, you might just shrug off as a cost of doing business. I mean, I’ve been around the food scene for years, first…

Zero-Waste Commercial Kitchen Layout Essentials

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com, broadcasting from my cozy home office here in Nashville. Luna, my rescue cat, is currently napping on a stack of invoices I probably should be looking at, but honestly, thinking about transforming commercial kitchens…

Preventing Kitchen Cross-Contamination: Real Talk & Tactics

Alright, let’s dive into something that’s, frankly, non-negotiable in any food business: preventing cross-contamination in your restaurant kitchen. It’s one of those topics that might seem a bit dry, maybe even a little intimidating, but trust me, getting this right…

Air Fryer Cooking Tips: My Go-To Tricks

Hey everyone, Sammy here, live from my Nashville home office – which, let’s be honest, is mostly my kitchen these days. Luna, my ever-present feline supervisor, is currently giving the whirring dishwasher a suspicious side-eye, probably wondering if it’s a…

Meal Prep Foundations: Eat Well Without The Rush

Okay, so let’s talk meal prep. I feel like it’s one of those things that everyone *talks* about, like meditating daily or finally organizing the garage. We all know it’s probably good for us, that it’s the secret sauce to…

Starting a Pizzeria: Your Essential Supplies Checklist

Alright, let’s talk pizza. Who doesn’t dream of opening their own pizzeria? The smell of baking dough, the happy faces of customers, the sheer joy of creating that perfect pie. I get it. Since moving to Nashville from the Bay…

WFH Pain? Fix Your Home Office Ergonomics Fast

Alright, let’s talk. If you’re anything like me, your home office setup probably started as a “temporary” measure back when the world went a bit sideways. Fast forward to now, May 9th, 2025, and that makeshift corner of the dining…