Aspiring restaurant owners: if you’ve spent enough time dreaming about your future as a restaurateur to research start-up costs, you likely found it equally daunting, expensive and fraught with risk. If you have a secure job with benefits, the last thing you want to do is risk your livelihood in pursuit of a dream that…
Downton Abbey popularized afternoon tea for Americans everywhere, but Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, deserves credit for starting the tradition. The Duchess began a habit of enjoying tea with bread and butter, and small biscuits in the late afternoon. She invited friends to join her, and afternoon tea became the thing that one did…
Joining a kitchen with a community of like-minded folks is an electrifying and inspiring experience. It can revitalize motivation and commitment, reminding us why we do what we do. The Cookline is a place for culinary entrepreneurs to gather and share their dreams in the form of tasty, delightful dishes that put a smile on…
Since we love the equipment we provide, we wanted to highlight what we have available. Convection Ovens Convection ovens are the love of all chefs. These types of ovens run a fan to circulate the inner fragrant air. You can cook your muffins, cakes, and other baked goods quickly and efficiently. We have 4 available…
Most people often pay very little attention when it comes to dry goods storage. Today we look at some rules of storing dry goods correctly. Cover the Dry Goods Once you have opened a dry product, It is advisable to store dry goods in open sealable, clean, and uncontaminated vessels. The sealing is to help…
Choosing the right wine for the right occasion can often be a difficult task. Finding that right balance between the ingredients on the plate and the complexity in a glass of wine seems daunting for most. Thankfully, it’s not as hard as you would expect. The key? Thinking of the wine as one more ingredient….
Using your home kitchen for professional tasks doesn’t make any sense at all. Beyond keeping personal and professional matters separate, a home kitchen simply lacks many of the things necessary to operate like its professional counterparts. Whether it’s a lack of equipment, a lack of space, or anything in between, your place at home just…
If you are just starting out in a culinary type business, then you may not yet have considered the benefits of a kitchen rental facility. Many chefs don’t realize that they could benefit from working in a kitchen rental facility until they come across a recipe that requires a piece of equipment they don’t have….
Cooking has been a part of human nature for almost as long as humans have been alive. These days, cooking has become an instrumental part of many people’s lives. This would, naturally, include cooking for work. The needs of a commercial cooking operation differ quite greatly from the home kitchen. Not only space but equipment…
If you have a desire to let your inner teacher out, host a virtual cooking class. Now is as good a time as any to begin instructing aspiring at-home cooks. Here’s a quick guide to start virtually sharing your sage wisdom. Outline Your Lesson Session Map out what you want to share. Start by brainstorming…