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National Dine Out Day: Help Make a Difference

by on June 19, 2013 in Food Events

National Dine Out Day

Today is National Dine Out Day, a day dedicated to Hurricane Sandy Relief in New Jersey. Across the country, restaurants are donating a percentage of today’s sales to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund, which supports recovery and rebuilding efforts in communities that have been impacted by the storm.

Homes, businesses, attractions and more were washed away by the storm, leaving countless people still feeling the sting of this disaster today. How can you help? Simply dine out tonight at a participating restaurant, and a portion of your tab will be donated to relief efforts. Help make a difference in someone’s life today.

Some of the participating restaurants include Benihana, Ra Sushi, Aunti Anne’s, Panera Bread, Firebirds and Haru, as well as many others. For more information, to donate to the cause, or to view the restaurant list to find a participating location near you, visit
http://www.nationaldineoutday.com/
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A Day for Dad

by on June 12, 2013 in Holidays

Father’s Day is coming fast! Time is running out to get the perfect gift for that special guy in your life. In our last blog, Father’s Day Gifts: Time is Running Out! we wrote about getting dad an embroidered chef coat with his name, #1 Dad, or another term of endearment printed right on it. If that’s not up your alley, or you’d rather get a little more creative, here are a few other ideas to get you started on your “Day for Dad”:

  1. Make him his favorite breakfast in bed. Don’t skimp on the bacon!Fathers Day Catch
  2. Take him to his favorite sporting event. Not the right season? How about playing it with him instead?
  3. Do his favorite activity with him. If it’s the same as number 2, you’ve killed two birds with one ball!
  4. Put on his favorite movie and watch with him. Try your best not to fall asleep or whine.
  5. Take him to his favorite restaurant for dinner, or cook him his favorite meal. The way to a man’s heart is Fathers Day Moviethrough the stomach.
  6. Don’t make him fix, kill, walk, feed, or clean anything today – unless he REALLY wants to.

… and of course, the most important one:

  1. Be sure to wish him a HAPPY FATHER’S Day!

Father’s Day Gifts: Time is Running Out!

by on June 9, 2013 in Holidays

Fathers DayThe clock is ticking… there’s only one week left until Father’s Day (if you’re not aware, it’s next Sunday, 6/16)! Are you tired of getting dad the same old gifts like ties and tools? Doesn’t he deserve something a little more fun and personal this year? Still not sure what to get him? How about a new chef uniform, with his name embroidered on it? He’ll be able to show off to family and friends at barbecues or family get-togethers, and he’s sure to be the life of the party.

It’s getting hotter out there, so be sure to check out a short sleeved chef coat for those hot summer days out by the grill. If you can’t find what you’re looking for there, go to our men’s chef coat department, you’re sure to find the right gift for the occasion.

Still having trouble deciding what to buy? Live chat with a customer representative for help and ideas:
https://www.livewebsitehelp.com/UserPreChat.aspx?ref=http%3a%2f%2fwww.chefuniforms.com%2fchef-coats%2fmens-chef-coats%2f&d=&u=&bypass=&topic=Chef%20Uniforms
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Memorial Day: Remembering the Lost

by on May 27, 2013 in Holidays

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day in which we remember those who lost their lives in service to our country. However, in light of recent events, we feel that we should also honor and remember the 3 Boston Marathon victims, the 24 Oklahoma Tornado victims, and the 28 Newton school shooting victims, as well as everyone else who lost their lives due to a tragedy like these.

With that in mind, Memorial Day in recent years has become more than simply honoring and remembering people who have perished. It has also become a day in which we gather with family and friends and celebrate that togetherness. But it is important to not lose sight of the true purpose of the day. So, this Memorial Day, while you man the BBQ in your chef coats and cook for your friends and relatives, don’t forget to remember why we have this holiday in the first place: To honor the fallen.

National Waiters and Waitresses Day

by on May 21, 2013 in Holidays, Uncategorized

National Waiter & Watiress Day

With just under 600,000 restaurants in this country, it can be quite difficult to stand out as a waiter or waitress. For those of you who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service to your patrons, this day serves to honor your hard work and dedication to your craft.

For those of us who are not part of the wait staff, it is important to realize that across the country, about 70% of states pay less than $5.00 per hour to tipped employees. So, with that in mind, it is time to stop thinking of a tip as an “extra bonus for great service,” and start thinking of it as part of that person’s salary. So go ahead and give your server an extra few dollars today to thank them for their hard work, they’ve earned it!

If you’re feeling extra generous, why not purchase your favorite server a new restaurant uniform from ChefUniforms.com?

The 2013 NRA Show in a Nut Shell

by on May 17, 2013 in Food Events, General Chef Talk

It’s finally here! The National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, Illinois stars tomorrow, May 18th, and goes on until Tuesday, May 21st. If you’ve never been to one of these shows before, imagine a giant convention all about food. Recipes, products, demonstrations, innovations, you name it. What could be better, right? This year, expect to see over 1,800 suppliers and tens of thousands of buyers all gathering for the event of the season. And speaking of seasoning…

Get ready to see demonstrations from some of your favorite celebrity chefs and restaurateurs, connect with exhibitors and learn about new processes in the industry, listen to presentations from some of the top people in the hospitality field, check out some cool food sculptures, and of course, even sample some delicious dishes.

Two years ago, a certain celebrity came over to visit our booth from a T.V. show that will remain nameless (though it does go well with dip), and ended up wearing our chef coat all day!

Eric Estrada with the ChefUniforms.com Sales Team

Are you going to the show this year? If so, be sure to stop by the ChefUniforms.com booth, # 514.

For more information on the show and a list of attendees, visit show.restaurant.org/Home.

St. Patty’s Day Around the World

by on March 17, 2013 in Food Events, Holidays

Happy St. Patty’s Day, everyone! While many people would tell you that this holiday is about going out and being festive, it’s important to note that it’s about more than just drinking green beer and partying. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th every year on the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish observe today as a religious holiday, as it falls during the Christian season of Lent. So, Irish families would traditionally go to church in the morning and celebrate afterward with dancing, drinking and feasting. The customary meal for this holiday is Irish bacon and cabbage.

Up until recently in Ireland, the law mandated that all of the pubs be closed on March 17th. However, in 1995, in a campaign to drive tourism to the country, the Irish government decided to hold a multi-day celebration featuring parades, concerts, outdoor theater and fireworks.

In the United States, we celebrate this holiday a bit Chicago Riverdifferently. The Chicago River is dyed green in celebration of the day – a creative way to bring the spirit of the season to its residents. This started in 1962, when city pollution-control workers used vegetable dyes to trace illegal sewage discharges. They then realized that this dye produced a very festive side-effect: it turned the river green!

This day has evolved from a religious holiday to one of Irish patriotism around the world. Whether you are Irish or not, you have undoubtedly sampled a green beer, or at least tasted one of these traditional Irish dishes:

  • Irish Bacon and Cabbage
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage
  • Shepherd’s Pie
  • Irish Soda Bread
  • Stuffed Cabbage
  • Potato Cakes

Whether you’re eating one of these tasty dishes or cooking it, don’t forget to wear your green chef coat for the occasion! Don’t have one? Pick one up at ChefUniforms.com, and shop till you drop! Green Chef Coat

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!

Bacon Fest 2013 Recap

by on February 25, 2013 in Food Events

Bacon Fest 2013In case you missed the action, here’s a recap of Florida’s Inaugural Bacon Festival. Bacon Fest Florida, 2013 was held at the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino on Saturday, February 23rd from 6-11pm. It was hosted by Chef Todd Fisher, Discovery’s Destination America TV Show, “United States of Bacon”. Over 20 South Florida restaurants turned out to the event wearing their chef coats, giving out samples of their… unconventional, yet delicious, bacon-inspired dishes. In order to showcase their creativity and culinary prowess, vendors needed to come up with some out-of-the-box uses for bacon, other than the classic bacon-wrapped chicken. Of course, that dish was in attendance, but it took a backseat to some of the stranger concoctions, such as Maple Bacon Cupcakes, Bacon-infused Popcorn, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Covered Bacon, among others. There was even a food truck, Ms. Cheezious, handing out grilled goat cheese and bacon sandwiches.

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Bacon-wrapped shrimp (stuffed with jalapenos and cheese)

Bacon Wrapped ChickenBacon-wrapped chicken

Grilled BaconGrilled bacon with sour cream

Bacon Infused PopcornBacon-infused popcorn

Maple Bacon CupcakeMaple-bacon cupcakes – of which I ate three!

Maple Bacon Cupcakes

The Maple-Bacon Cupcake Tower

Ms Cheezious

MS. Cheezious Food Truck

Peanut Butter Chocolate Covered BaconPeanut Butter & Chocolate Covered Bacon

Entertainment for the event did not disappoint, either – from Radio Station Power 96’s DJ Zog to actor Kevin Bacon’s band, The Bacon Brothers, to The Dan Band, from movies such as Old School and The Hangover. Other activities at the event included bowling, bean bag toss, and even a mechanical hog named Harley. Everyone walked around wearing plastic bacon bracelets, drinking bacon-flavored vodka and wearing their bacon-inspired merchandise, which were for sale at the “Bacon Merch” booth.

Chef Todd FisherChef Todd Fisher – United States of Bacon

DJ Zog

DJ Zog – Power 96

Dan Band

The Dan Band – Pre-show

The Dan Band

The Dan Band – Post-show

Bacon BrothersThe Bacon Brothers Band

Kevin BaconKevin Bacon jamming out

Harley the Mechanical HogChef Todd Fisher riding Harley the mechanical hog

Bacon Fest Crowd

Overall, this sold out event was a great success, gathering thousands of bacon enthusiasts from across the state (and elsewhere). I can hardly wait to see what they come up with next year!

Were you able to attend Bacon Fest this year? What was your favorite part?

For more information about this event, please visit: http://www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com/entertainment/baconfest-fl

‘Twas a treat before Christmas…

by on December 24, 2012 in Holidays

‘Twas the night before Christmas in the gingerbread house,

Gingerbread House

All the cookies were baking, and shaped like a mouse!

Mouse Cookies

The stockings were made from Rice Krispies and icing,.

Rice Krispies Stocking

And there were Santa Crackers, Oh so enticing!

Santa Crackers

The piggies were snug in their blankets and beds,

Pigs In Blanket

While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads.

.Sugar Plums

And mamma in her ‘kerchief and the pretzels in their caps,

.Santa Pretzels

And cheese shaped like snowmen was made with a snap..

Cheesy Snowman

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When on the computer there arose such a clatter,

I ran in my chef coat (which was covered with spatter).

Away to ChefUniforms.com I flew like a flash,

And bought a new chef coat while saving some cash!

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The website has chef coats and chef pants galore,

And an assistant to find what you’re looking for.

They’ve got aprons, hats and shoes for your feet,

Happy Holidays to all, and to all “Bon Appétit”!

National Diabetes Awareness Month – Protect Our Future

by on November 18, 2012 in Uncategorized

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. This month, we try to raise awareness of this disease and raise funds for a cure. Did you know that nearly 26 million adults and children in the United States have diabetes? That’s about one new diabetes diagnosis every 30 seconds, with 41 of those cases per day being children! These alarming statistics are a wake-up call for our country to all do our part to create a life free of diabetes and the burdens that accompany this disease. This year’s theme is Protect Our Future. This theme highlights the startling fact from the CDC that if we continue on our current path, 1 in 3 US adults will have diabetes by 2050. The good part is that preventing Type 2 Diabetes is actually quite simple; eat a lower calorie diet and increase physical activity! Type 1 Diabetes, on the other hand, is tied to a combination of genetic and environmental causes, so parental risk factors and screenings are key to early diagnosis and treatment.

Since the goal of November’s National Diabetes Month is to raise awareness of the disease, there are events around the country to do just that. You can find local community resources near you to get screened or to help fundraise and volunteer in fun ways like a walk, dance, or bike race here.

If you would like to donate to the American Diabetes Association to help in this national fight you can do so here on their official organization page.

If you’re looking for some diabetic recipes for yourself or a loved one, be sure to check out Diabetic Living for some great recipes, tips and tricks!

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