Uh oh. You forgot to throw out that gallon of milk before closing the restaurant for a long weekend. Or perhaps that forgotten bag of potatoes has rotted at the bottom of your crisper drawer. While tossing these remnants is simple enough, sometimes they can leave a powerful odor behind that seems to permeate every inch of your refrigerator. Fortunately, […]
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When you’re crossing off your spring cleaning checklist, don’t forget to look up! Your kitchen exhaust fan and hood get really (and we mean really) dirty over time. The grates are intended to collect all types of grease and grime, but they need to be routinely cleaned to work as effectively as possible. Learn how to clean a greasy kitchen hood and […]
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Kitchen Tools and Equipment Safety Procedures Food service can be a hazardous business, especially when it comes to the many pieces of commercial equipment required to operate and run a successful kitchen. Let’s take a look commercial kitchen equipment that can pose potentially harmful risks, as well as the do’s and don’ts when it comes to operating and maintaining them. Commercial Kitchen […]
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Are you ready to spring forward this Sunday? While lots of us dread losing an hour of our precious weekend, the time change can also influence your energy consumption. Daylight savings time can result in higher energy bills for residents of Maryland. Even though heaters and furnaces will mostly be turned to off for the next few months, energy bills […]
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Like any other appliance in your kitchen, pressure cookers can encounter issues, and influence cooking time, food quality and the like. Fortunately, troubleshooting pressure cooker problems is easier than you may think, and often times doesn’t even require the help of a professional to diagnose the issue. If you’re experiencing a problem with your pressure cooker, read on to learn […]
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As someone in the food industry, maintaining your commercial freezer is a major investment. But when it comes to protecting that investment, your commercial freezer requires preventative maintenance to function efficiently for years to come. Not only does routine maintenance keep your commercial freezer running as efficiently as possible, but it helps you stay ahead of minor issues, which reduces […]
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As long as your commercial refrigeration equipment is up and running in Delmarva or beyond, you’re likely not giving much thought to its maintenance needs. When everything seems to be working properly, it’s understandable that you may not be thinking about unexpected breakdowns, harmful mold growth, and diminishing efficiency. The fact is, however, even when your refrigeration equipment seems to […]
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Running a business in Delmarva or elsewhere, especially in the food industry, can be daunting and stressful at times. One of the most important things you can do, however, to keep small issues from becoming big messes that affect business profits is scheduling regular maintenance for your kitchen equipment. Even if you’re familiar with the basics of keeping up with […]
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If you own your own restaurant or manage a kitchen, you know just how difficult maintaining the kitchen can be. Fortunately, maintaining your commercial kitchen doesn’t have to be a burden with these five simple tips. Consult the Owner’s Manual Even if you think you can figure out a commercial kitchen appliance yourself, it’s always best to familiarize yourself with […]
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How much do you know about indoor air quality? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, levels of indoor air pollutants are, on average, two to five times greater than the pollutant levels outdoors. Considering we spend a good portion of our lives inside, whether at home or at the office, we can all benefit from having a little more IAQ […]
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