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Most restaurants are short on storage space. It's an age-old problem and comes with only one solution: making a plan and sticking to it.

January 4th is National Trivia Day. The term “trivia” has come to refer to obscure and arcane bits of dry knowledge, as well as nostalgic remembrances of pop culture. The first trivia contests were held on college campuses and known as "quiz bowls," testing knowledge of cultural references and useless information. These types of contest became more mainstream with the introduction of the game Trivial Pursuit, which allowed us to challenge each other in the comfort of our own living rooms. While these boardgame versions of Trivial Pursuit may have peaked in the 1980's, trivia games in general were just getting started. Computers, gaming systems, and tabletop tablets brought trivia games into the 21st century, making trivia contests a fun and popular part of bar and restaurant culture.

National Bacon Day is December 30th. This should not be confused with International Bacon Day which is celebrated on September 2nd. Quite frankly we would be happy to celebrate Bacon day 365 days out of the year. A Bacon celebration means a party, a party means food. If the party is to celebrate Bacon, then obviously the food must have bacon in it. Throw in a Kevin Bacon movie or two and now you have a themed party that everyone is going to love.

December 28th is National Chocolate Candy Day. Few people would dispute that chocolate is worth celebrating, and even fewer would argue that chocolate candy is one of the best ways to eat it! Chocolate addiction is a real thing, and December 28th is a day that chocoholics can freely feed their addiction without guilt.

Get a FREE Dexter paring knife with any purchase now through the end of 2016!

'Tis the season for baking Christmas cookies and, fortunately, to help you celebrate the season, Rapids has their sheet pans on sale at blowout prices. On top of those great prices, any web store purchase made between Dec. 12th and Dec. 19th of 2016 will include a free set of stainless steel measuring spoons as a holiday gift from us to you! Every cook needs a few easy Christmas Cookie recipes that help move that cookie production into overdrive. These Painted Sugar Christmas Trees are easy and fun to make and just take minutes.

For maximized quality and taste, it is imperative to serve your beer, wine, and cold brew coffee cold. This can be a challenge when you are trying to serve your beer or other beverages at a party, festival, or catered event away from your place of business. The solution: a party cooler (otherwise known as a jockey box).

Get a free measuring spoon set with every purchase from our webstore from December 12th through the 16th!

CFSP is a professional certification specific to the foodservice industry. This certification was created in 1987, and is a vital credential for foodservice professionals. The training ensures that these individuals are more knowledgeable and qualified than others in the industry, allowing their organizations to compete more effectively and provide superior service.

Thumbprint Soap is an artisanal soap company located in Cedar Rapids, IA. Thumbprint soaps are formulated for sensitive skin, free of the harsh chemicals you find in many commercial soaps, and made with only high quality ingredients.