Monthly Archives: January 2012

Interview with Chef Amanda Hartigan

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Amanda was one of the contestants with the highest number of votes in the ChefUniforms.com Cash for the Holidays Contest, and is February’s Chef of the Month! Below is a short interview with Amanda about her experiences in the contest … Continue reading →

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Bake for Family Fun!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

February is Bake for Family Fun Month! This month, families across the nation are encouraged to spend some time together in the kitchen. If you’re looking for an activity that will bring the family together but won’t break the bank, … Continue reading →

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National Canned Food Month

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

With January coming to a close and February just around the corner, it makes you think about your plans for the upcoming holiday festivities. No, I’m not talking about Valentine’s Day, I’m talking about National Canned Food Month! This is … Continue reading →

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National Pie Day!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Today is National Pie Day, one of our favorite holidays here at ChefUniforms.com! This holiday began on January 23rd, 1986 in order to commemorate the 75th birthday of Crisco’s “Serving Foods to Families Everywhere” campaign. Why 1/23? Because enjoying a … Continue reading →

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National Soup Month

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Every year in January, we celebrate National Soup Month here in the U.S. Though it is an American holiday, National Soup Month celebrates all types of soups from around the world. In recent years, other countries have started to get … Continue reading →

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A Presidential Appetite

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

For the past 3 years, First Lady Michelle Obama has transformed the White House’s backyard into a thriving fruit and vegetable garden. She has been using the fruits and vegetables that she grows to feed not only her family, but … Continue reading →

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Interview with Chef Jose Luis Usquiano

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

Jose Luis Usquiano 667 Votes Jose was one of the contestants with the most votes in the ChefUniforms.com Cash for the Holidays Contest, and is January’s Chef of the month! Below is a short interview with Jose about his experiences … Continue reading →

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George Washington Carver Recognition Day

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

George Washington Carver was a scientist, botanist, educator and inventor (not bad for a day’s work!). He spent his time coming up with alternative crops to cotton that would be a source of food for the farmer, as well as … Continue reading →

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National Drinking Straw Day

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Happy National Drinking Straw Day! Every year, on January 3rd in the US, we celebrate the greatest invention since sliced bread. Actually, since the first modern drinking straw was invented back in 1888, it’s probably the greatest invention since the … Continue reading →

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