No time to cook? These 5-ingredient dishes are for you
If you’re like a lot of folks, you’re cooking quite a bit more at home these days. While that can be great for your physical and financial health, it does come with its drawbacks. There’s […]
You’ve got to see this chef’s creative banana splits
Creative plating goes a long way with these desserts The end of summer is fast approaching and, if you’re like most people this year, you’re probably feeling like there was no summer at all — […]
Watch out for these toxins lurking in your kitchen
Eating organic foods whenever possible has been shown to reduce your exposure to toxic substances, such as pesticides. But food is just one source to consider when evaluating all of the possible toxins in your […]
Great chicken & waffle joints in every state
The concept of combining chicken and waffles has been around since the 1600s when early versions of waffles were being topped with pulled chicken and gravy by home cooks in Pennsylvania Dutch country. But it […]
Mustard-flavored beer is about to be a thing
That’s right. Mustard beer is about to be a thing, and chances are you’re going to fall into one of two camps about this: 1. “Eww. Vile.” 2. “Hmmm, that would go well with a […]
Robots are starting to deliver groceries. Are you ready?
By 2020, people thought the autonomous car would whisk you to the office while you read the paper and tackle your emails, then taking you home from the bar on a Friday evening. That remains […]
These hyper-realistic cakes may make you question reality
The internet had a bit of a meltdown recently over videos and photos of cakes made to look like everyday items. They’re so realistic that they almost bend reality when they’re being cut into and […]
Guess how much Popeyes fried chicken this guy ate in one sitting
Let’s face it — we can all be forgiven for self-medicating with junk food during the COVID-19 lockdown. Stress eating is very normal, and some experts even say stress eating is OK. I certainly find […]
5 creative ways restaurants are solving cash flow problems
One of the bright spots in a bleak string of weeks has been the creativity, adaptability, and entrepreneurial spirit shown by the restaurant industry in dealing with COVID-19. The sector has been hit extremely hard. […]
Reinventing your restaurant? Here are 3 key ingredients
Thirty days ago I had 1,100 employees and seven large, full-service restaurants in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. We were serving 50,000 guests every week. Our restaurants, bakery, and distillery were all […]