
Behind The Line
Behind the Line shares real-world food safety insight, kitchen tools that actually work, and practical guidance for food service professionals and home cooks.
Taylor Waterproof Digital Food Thermometer – Calibratable
This Taylor Thermometer is an essential tool in my toolbox. It is fast, reliable, and can be calibrated. The price is right as well!

Quality Food Pans at a great price
I thought for sure the price was too good to be true! But not at all. They are NSF and quality.

Excellent Scale for recipe consistency
All good chefs know that weighing ingredients is easier for scaling recipes and consistent results. Great for measuring flour, sugar, water, or any other bulk ingredients.

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Norovirus: What can you do to protect yourself and others.
I start each class with a review of some CDC statistics. Is it part of the ServSafe curriculum? No. Why do I do it? One simple answer, I…
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Certified Food Safety Manager course: Can you take the online course?
Can you take the online course and receive certification? Yes, you can. But… I received a phone call today from someone stating they only need to take the exam. “That…
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Protecting Consumers from Illness: Employee Training, More Regulation or both.
Lets start with statistics. According to the 2011 CDC estimates for domestically acquired illness, Norovirus is responsible for 58 % or 5.5 million cases a year. See…
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Leftovers: The best thing about the day after a Holiday!!
Leftovers are the best! Don’t you agree? After all the wrapping paper has been cleaned up and the presents are being played with I love the thought of NOT…
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Enter to Win a FREE Two Day Food Manager Training Course
Enter our contest to win a FREE two day Food Manager Training. Simply upload a photo of you at work. Photo with the most votes wins!! Click here…
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Holiday Food Safety
If you have ever had an ‘upset stomach’ or diarrhea after a holiday gathering you may have picked up a little too much unwanted bacteria. Here are some simple…
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