Tips & Tricks

Welcome to our Tips & Tricks blogs! Explore expert advice, practical tips, and clever solutions to help you run your foodservice or beverage operation more efficiently. From equipment maintenance to workflow improvements, these tips make your job easier.

The Right Thermometer & Scale for Every Kitchen Application

When it comes to working in a commercial kitchen, accuracy is everything. A poorly-chosen thermometer can have consequences on everything from food storage (making sure your refrigerator is still holding the proper temperature) to cooking techniques (over or undercooking your food) to customer experience (incorrectly prepared food can make someone sick!). And an unsuitable scale could throw off your careful balance of ingredients (which could negatively affect the taste of an otherwise scrumptious meal). To help keep your kitchen on-track and running smoothly, we’ve put together a list of some of the most popular thermometers and scales for a number of kitchen applications!

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Choosing the Right Mixer for Your Restaurant or Bakery

Choosing the wrong mixer for your desired application will lead to costly equipment breakdowns, inconsistent or unacceptable doughs, and a lot of stress and hassle. Thankfully, Vollrath has provided us with an extremely handy chart (along with some helpful tips) that will make finding the best mixer for you much simpler.

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