
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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Comfort Food for a Rainy Day
Cheesy Potato and Bacon soup. How much more comfort could there be? This is an economical and easy recipe anyone can make. Boil 6 cups diced Green Giant…
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Packing a food safe lunch
Children are back in school and for many of us that means packing lunches again. You may not realize that some lunch box choices my be putting…
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Lemon Parmesan Baked Perch
I usually fry my perch, however, today I was looking for a healthier alternative. Wanting the crunch of fried without the fat was a small challenge that I…
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Food Poisoning vs. Foodborne Illness
1 in 6 Americans will become affected by Foodborne Illness every year. Please note that I said, “Foodborne Illness” and not food poisoning. Although most people refer to…
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Opening a new food service facility – you can do it!
In 1998 I entered the food service industry. I was a green as you could be! What I did have in my corner was two things: a desire…
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Giving credit where credit is due: Five Guys Inner Harbor
When Carl Fisher, the Owner of the Inner Harbor, Five Guys ® Burgers and Fries franchise, contacted me for training I thought he would be just another satisfied customer.…
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