If The Oven Mitt Fits, Wear It

When it comes to foodservice hand safety, San Jamar has got you covered.  For as much as your hands are used in the kitchen, it is important to keep them completely protected.  Accidents can happen, especially when working quickly in a busy kitchen, but San Jamar’s wide selection of functional hand protection are here to…

Fire Prevention: Are You Prepared?

Is your restaurant at risk for fire?  If you aren’t certain how safe your establishment is, keep in mind that, according to Claims Journal, as recently as 2011 “an estimated 5,900 restaurant building fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated average of 75 injuries and $172 million in property loss.”  Investing…

Vendor Spotlight: Clean Up With Quest Specialty

When in need of a powerful cleaner for your restaurant equipment, Quest Specialty has you covered. They are a trusted manufacturer of specialty chemicals including aerosols, liquids, powders, and wipes for use in sanitary supply, industrial specialties, foodservice, and automotive industries. Located in Brenham, Texas and St. Louis, Missouri—Quest Specialty has been offering quality commercial…

Boost Your Beverage!

Most of us want to lead healthy lives, but all too often life gets in the way.  We don’t tend to have the time, effort, or energy to make sure we get enough of the nutrients we need from our food to help our bodies function the best they can be.  In addition to a…

“No Tip” Trend

Have you ever found yourself pondering over your bill once you reach the gratuity line on your receipt at the end of a meal out? How much to tip can be confusing for the customers and stressful on the wait staff. The customers ponder over what the appropriate amount to leave the server is and…

It’s Turkey Time!!

How do you get ready for serving up Thanksgiving dinner?  Prepping means different things to just about everybody; some may think prepping means picking out a restaurant that will be open on Thanksgiving day, others may plan out an elaborate meal, and there are probably a great many people who fall somewhere in the middle…

The Influence of Taste Perception

You may think that ingredients are ingredients and a recipe is a recipe, and as long as those stay the same the taste of the end product will remain the same.  However, that is not necessarily the case.  As it turns out, the way we taste food actually goes beyond just its flavor.  All of…

Party Planning Pointers

The holidays are a time to celebrate and enjoy festivities with family and friends.  It’s also a time for giving and what better way to give than to put on a fun festive event that everyone can enjoy.  It can be difficult to stand out to customers amongst the hustle and bustle of the holiday…

Food Waste Reduction

Throwing out the scraps from prepping a meal or ditching the last few bites on the plate that someone couldn’t finish may not seem like a big deal as a single isolated incident.  But when we look at food waste on a global scale, it becomes a much larger issue.  Too much food is destined…

Going Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Likely, you have seen the color pink popping up all over as people everywhere are showing their support in the fight to spread awareness and end the disease that affects roughly 1 in 8 women in the US.  Whether you are contributing to others’ initiatives or creating your own,…