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…

Things to Know Before you Go Green

Energy efficiency.  Cool concept.  We should all do our part to save the environment.  Right?  But as simple as it sounds, there are some confusing aspects that should be addressed before you jump in and make decisions about how your restaurant can join the green revolution.  The key is to understand what is available to…

Immersion Blenders

For blending soups, sauces, smoothies, whipped cream, salad dressings…the list of uses for an immersion blender is practically endless! So what is an immersion blender, then, and why is it such a great tool for back-of-the-house food prep? An immersion blender is a kitchen appliance that allows the user to blend or puree food in…