Heat

I’ve written about how kitchens are hot. I’ve also written about some of the things that stand in the way … Continue reading Heat

The Art of Crafting a Sandwich

Much like how eggs are the staple of breakfast, I’d argue that sandwiches are the national staple of lunch. That … Continue reading The Art of Crafting a Sandwich

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?

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 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”

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

Cliche’s are like stereotypes: they exist for a reason. But unlike stereotypes, when it comes to tracing cliches back to … Continue reading If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Fucking Kitchen!

Think about some of your favorite foods. Now think about them in their natural state. Do you not wonder, “how … Continue reading Eat Everything!

It’s time some light be shed on true kitchen hierarchy and how it translates into the reality of the modern … Continue reading Is The Chef, Sous Chef, or CDC In Charge? A breakdown of whose-who & who does what in kitchens

Wrong! It’s disrespectful to talk about any kitchen (even a hypothetical one) without giving the Executive Chef (EC) top billing. … Continue reading All a Chef Does is Cook, Right?