Dried herbs and spices are expensive, and jars of premade seasonings are even more expensive. When you buy those packets of seasonings for things like tacos and fajitas, you’re not only paying a premium, but you’re getting additives and preservatives that you may not want. Luckily, it’s easy to make your own spice mixesFIND OUT MORE |

Ever wonder what chef clothing does besides making you look like a chef? Statistics show most people aren’t aware that chef clothing serves many purposes. It protects from heat, prevents hair and sweat from getting into food, and more. Check out this infographic to see all the interesting facts about chef clothing and why youFIND OUT MORE |

Working in a commercial kitchen is much different than it was centuries ago when Escoffier paved the way for professional chefs everywhere. With modern equipment, air conditioned kitchens, and technology that allows the cook to see exactly what guests have ordered without speaking to anyone, a lot has changed. What hasn’t changed however, is theFIND OUT MORE |

Pasta is a popular dish that you’ll find on every restaurant menu in town, and with good reason: It’s easy to cook, it’s inexpensive, and you can use it in almost any kind of dish. You can turn pasta into a classic Italian dish, a Mediterranean meal, or make home style comfort food like macaroniFIND OUT MORE |

If you’re going to be a professional chef, or work in any part of a restaurant, a uniform of some sort is unavoidable. It’s not just for looks; there are several purposes for wearing clothing dedicated to the kitchen, and it’s not to sweat. No, a chef’s uniform is supposed to serve two main purposes:FIND OUT MORE |

Whether you cook professionally or just like to make more elaborate meals for your family, you’ve probably at some point made a soup or sauce that just didn’t have that thick, lush texture you were hoping for. It’s a simple fix during the cooking process, but once it’s done, disaster can ensue if you don’tFIND OUT MORE |

 If you work in a restaurant, whether the front or back of the house, you know you’re going to get dirty. Even if you’re not cooking, spills happen, and sometimes, even walking back to the kitchen can leave your apron or jacket smelling like grease and smoke. Chef pieces are an investment, and while youFIND OUT MORE |

  Dear Chef Works: Many many thanks for your generous support of our 25th Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters.  It is really difficult to express just how much your participation means to us.  We are well aware of how many worthwhile causes you are asked to support and we do not take your contributionFIND OUT MORE |

Navigating grocery store shelves can be exhausting. Trying to buy foods that are healthy, delicious, and good for the environment can be difficult, especially when boxes and bags are covered with labels touting various nutritional claims. How do you know what’s what? You don’t exactly, but you can help yourself by understanding what manufacturers areFIND OUT MORE |