Tipping: Let’s talk about it
Tipping in the US is complicated. COVID has heightened the need for clarity. Continue reading Tipping: Let’s talk about it
Tag: chef rant
Is Cooking an Art?
In my observation, people love to refer to cooking as an “art”. This does indeed sound romantic and sexy. But … Continue reading Is Cooking an Art?
Why Every Restaurant Hates Yelp!
Seriously. Every chef, cook, server, manager and bartender hates the popular customer review platform Yelp!, and the majority of the … Continue reading Why Every Restaurant Hates Yelp!
Dish Presentation: Fashion vs. Function
Have you ever been presented with the food you ordered and said “Wow! How beautiful!” You then pick up your … Continue reading Dish Presentation: Fashion vs. Function
Salt 101
Yes, considering it’s half of the title of my blog (and that I have a damn salt tattoo!), salt is … Continue reading Salt 101
A chef describes “Call-Backs”
A working kitchen is a symphony of sound. The hiss of a steak hitting a hot pan, the scraping … Continue reading A chef describes “Call-Backs”
What It Means To “Cook With Love”
This blog was established under the guise of a piece of advice I received from my first Sous Chef, in … Continue reading What It Means To “Cook With Love”
Should I Go To Culinary School? Aspiring Chefs, Read This First
Do you need to go to culinary school to be a chef? There are many responses I receive in casual … Continue reading Should I Go To Culinary School? Aspiring Chefs, Read This First
How to Make It Happen Before “Just F*** Make It Happen!” Happens
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and for many tired hosts, sighs of relief breeze through the nation. As someone who … Continue reading How to Make It Happen Before “Just F*** Make It Happen!” Happens
Eat Everything!
Think about some of your favorite foods. Now think about them in their natural state. Do you not wonder, “how … Continue reading Eat Everything!
Salt and Love 