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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Bad advice on thawing your turkey
It’s that time of year when you are bombarded with posts and emails about food safety and Thanksgiving dinner. Most of it is excellent advice. However, today I saw…
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It’s almost Norovirus season!
Norovirus is the number one pathogen that causes foodborne illness in this country! It is responsible for an estimated 20 million cases of each year. Statistically more cases…
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Why do some restaurants succeed while most struggle ?
There are many factors that lead to the success of a restaurant. You have heard the saying; location, location, location, but if the food is inconsistent and service…
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Employee Illness in retail food facilities
Why is it important to have a written policy and effective training for employee illness? The cost of an outbreak is reported to be between $6,330 and $2.6…
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Monitoring Food Temperatures
Monitoring refrigeration units. Have you ever had a unit break down in the middle of the day? How about a unit that just can’t seem to maintain food…
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PFA’s in compostable carry out containers
The internet is blowing up about Chipotle and their bowls. Guess they are an easy target since they have had some mis-steps in the last few years. However,…
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