I’ve worked in the restaurant industry for over 17 years. Starting from the bottom of the dish pit to owning my own place, I have been through a lot of ups and downs. I still love the business, but I don’t love everything about it! Here are the 3 worst parts of working in a restaurant.

Seasonings and spices can take an ordinary dish and turn them extraordinary. There are tons of options out there, but most of us can’t afford to keep every available spice on hand. Fortunately, you can make some amazing dishes with a few select options. Here are 5 spices every kitchen needs.

It is a battle that has been waged in kitchens across the world. Fresh vs dried herbs. Which one is better? Which one should you use? Let’s explore this flavor battle and settle things once and for all.

Youtube is a great place to find recipes and learn new skills. Watching a dish being cooked makes it much easier to create the dish yourself later. It’s like having a culinary teacher in your own kitchen. I have learned a ton from watching Youtube videos. Here are my top 3 cooking channels on Youtube.

Temperatures are very important when it comes to cooking. If you want to get that perfect medium-rare steak, you have to be able to take an accurate temperature. You need a good thermometer in order to do that. Today, I’m going to teach you how to calibrate your thermometer.

America is a melting pot. This great mix of cultures has brought with it numerous cuisines. As a result, you can eat from cultures around the world on a single city block. Furthermore, the explosion of Food Network and celebrity chefs have brought all sorts of different cuisines right into people’s living rooms. Here are my 5 best cuisines in America.