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Luxury restaurants are of course wonderful places to dine. However, they are also filled with history and tradition. Chefs use cooking techniques that have been handed down from previous generations, and the chef uniform is full of history too. Indeed, the tradition of being a chef dates back over 2000 years.   Where did the Chef Hat Come From?  ...

So here’s a question - an exceptionally prepared meal touched by dirty hands or an ‘ok’ meal that is conducive to your health; which would you prefer? Whatever your answer is, know that diners, chefs and the public are all affected by the new law in California, which explicitly restricts chefs from having contact with ready-to-eat food without the use...

If you want to keep maintain a healthy weight as a chef, managing eating habits isn’t always easy. Chefs are in a greater conundrum than many weight-conscious folks because we have a special relationship with food. After all, we’re the chefs – and if we’re not around great-tasting food, we’re not doing our jobs.  Being around food all day, having...

Irritating laundry mistakes can happen regardless of how experienced you are in the kitchen. As a chef, you likely don’t have a ton of time to worry about getting everything dry cleaned or what temperature water you’re using in your washer. You probably want to spend your free time enjoying yourself rather than worrying about your work uniform. At the...