Category Misc

Small Kitchen Prep: Maximize Your Efficiency

Hey there, fellow food lovers! Sammy here, from my cozy (read: sometimes frustratingly compact) home office in Nashville, with Luna probably about to knock something off my desk. Today, we’re diving headfirst into a topic near and dear to my…

Expensive Kitchen Gear Nightmares: When Top Equipment Breaks Down

Alright, let’s talk about something that gives seasoned chefs and new restaurant owners alike those cold-sweat inducing nightmares. We’re talking about the moment your gleaming, top-of-the-line, most-expensive-kitchen-equipment-breaks. You know, the kind of gear you probably spent a small fortune on,…

Nashville Porch Party Essentials: Your Guide to Southern Fun

Alright folks, Sammy here, live from my cozy (and occasionally chaotic) home office here in Nashville. Luna, my ever-present feline supervisor, is currently napping on a stack of what I *thought* were important papers, so you know it’s a good…

Nashville’s Speedy Eats: Beyond the Hot Chicken Hype

Alright, let’s talk Nashville. When you think Music City, your mind probably jumps straight to two things: incredible music, obviously, and hot chicken. And look, I get it. I really do. That fiery, crispy bird is a Nashville icon for…

Declutter Your Kitchen: My Zone-by-Zone Survival Guide

Alright, let’s have a real heart-to-heart. We all know the kitchen is supposed to be the heart of the home, right? The place where delicious concoctions are born, where family gathers, where the coffee machine sings its morning song. But…

Restaurant Kitchen Startup: My Essential Equipment List

Alright, so you’re diving into the wild, wonderful world of opening a new restaurant. Mad respect! It’s a journey, let me tell you. I’ve seen so many passionate folks around Nashville take the plunge, and one of the first, and…

Smoothie Science: Perfecting Texture and Taste Secrets

Alright, so let’s talk smoothies. It seems like such a simple thing, right? Throw some fruit in a blender, add some liquid, whizz it up, and boom – instant health in a glass. Or, sometimes, instant disappointment. We’ve all been…

Why Chefs Pick Shallots: Flavor Secrets & Kitchen Prep

Alright, let’s talk about something that might seem small, but in the culinary world, it’s a pretty big deal: shallots. I’ve been kicking around kitchens, both professionally in my marketing life consulting for food businesses and just as a passionate…