1. Make him his favorite breakfast in bed. Don’t skimp on the bacon!
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 through 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!

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.

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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.

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?

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!

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.

Up until recently in Ireland, the law mandated that all of the pubs be closed on March 17^th. 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 differently. 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!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!

Bacon-wrapped shrimp (stuffed with jalapenos and cheese)

Bacon-wrapped chicken

Grilled bacon with sour cream

Bacon-infused popcorn

Maple-bacon cupcakes – of which I ate three!

The Maple-Bacon Cupcake Tower

MS. Cheezious Food Truck

Peanut 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 Fisher – United States of Bacon

DJ Zog – Power 96

The Dan Band – Pre-show

The Dan Band – Post-show

The Bacon Brothers Band

Kevin Bacon jamming out

Chef Todd Fisher riding Harley the mechanical hog

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

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

The stockings were made from Rice Krispies and icing,.

And there were Santa Crackers, Oh so enticing!

The piggies were snug in their blankets and beds,

While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads.

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

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

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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”!

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!

On Saturday night, the featured event was Flavors After Dark with 5 fabulous female chefs all local to the area.  These talented chefs all did live demonstrations to teach and engage the audience about their own unique cooking styles and expert tips and tricks.  All of the fabulous female chefs looked extra fabulous in their white ChefUniforms.com #83113 women’s chef coats!  The featured female chefs were Chef Lauren DeShields, Chef Shar Melwani, Chef Elizabeth Barlow, Chef Jennifer Erickson, and Chef Robyn Almodovar.

Chef Robyn Almodovar appeared on season 10 of Hell’s Kitchen. She now owns her own award winning food truck, Palate Party which “brings the party to you” with a DJ and rooftop dance floor.

The Flavors Grand Tasting was held on Sunday, led by the grand “Ambassador of Flavor” Chef Allen Susser.  There were more live demos featuring local male chefs including Chef Alex Feher, Chef Dean Max, Chef Olive Saucy, Chef Tony Sindaco, Chef Johhny Vincencz, and Chef Ralph Pagano.

Chef Pagano appeared on the first season of Hell’s Kitchen and Iron Chef America. He now hosts the series “Pressure Cook” on the Travel Channel as well as “All Mixed Up” on the Lifetime network.

Be sure to check out our ChefUniforms.com Facebook album for more pictures from the Flavors of Fort Lauderdale event!