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…

Whiskey Elements by Time & Oak

Introducing Whiskey Elements by Time & Oak, the oak stave that is the answer to all of life’s biggest questions.  Well, maybe that is an overstatement, but to downplay the Whiskey Element in the least would be to deprive yourself of great barrel-aged product without waiting years to enjoy it. Simply drop an Element into…

Got Hiccups? Try Peppermint!

Did you know?  Ancient Greeks believed that mint could cure the hiccups!  Whether you have the hiccups or are just craving a delicious, minty, frothy beverage, try out this delicious peppermint milkshake recipe from Monin®:  simply combine 2 ounces Monin® Peppermint Syrup with 5 ounces of vanilla ice cream and 2 cups of ice in…

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,…

Pack a Punch this Holiday Season

With the holidays fast approaching, don’t get stuck without beverages for your guests.  This Holiday Pomegranate Punch from Torani® is easy, delicious, and makes enough to feed your crowd.  And in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, this punch is a gorgeous pink color!  Win-win-win-win!   Ingredients 1 ½ cups Torani® Pomegranate Syrup ¾ cup…

Monin Meal: Fall Flavors from the Monin Kitchen

Crisp leaves, cool air, and the taste and aroma of comfort in the kitchen.  Along with the fall season comes a new palate of flavors to enjoy and there’s nothing like putting together a festive meal to celebrate the season.  Luckily, Monin has come up with a few appetizing recipes which incorporate some of their…

Football Season: Food Service Necessities & Recipes

Are you ready for some football? Whether you’re a college fan or a pro fan, football season is upon us.  And with that comes a great responsibility in the food service industry—to provide delicious snacks that both satisfy the appetite of a hungry football fan, and complement the game watching experience.  Not only is food…

Pumpkin, Spice, and Everything Nice

By the cooler air and the chatter about pumpkin spice, we can tell that fall is on its way.  Luckily there are plenty of great products available to help make sure there is a 100% chance of pumpkin in your life this fall.  Stock up on your favorite pumpkin flavors and try these tasty pumpkin…

The Root of all that is Good

Do you eat root vegetables?  If not, you are missing out on one of the tastiest items the fall and winter seasons have to offer.  Versatile, and bursting with flavor and color, root vegetables pack a nutrient-dense punch—they are loaded with antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Vitamin A, and iron, all which help to cleanse…

The Craft of Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate in American comfort food.  What’s not to like?  Gooey, creamy cheese sauce surrounding tender morsels of pasta.  Delicious! No one really knows when mac and cheese was invented, but it seems to be clear that it was an Italian concoction.  According to Wikipedia, the casserole was recorded in cookbooks…