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What a Demo Chef Actually Does at a Trade Show
A demo chef is not cooking samples. Chef Andres Dangond, who spent nearly a decade doing this work inside Lynx Grills and Middleby, explains what the job actually covers: planning the menu around the equipment, running the floor, training dealers, and turning a taste into a sale.

Andres Dangond
6 days ago


Stop Searing Your Black Pepper: It Burns, Turns Bitter, and Loses Everything Good
Black pepper is a delicate seasoning, not a searing spice. Its aromatics boil off below searing heat and the fine grind scorches into bitterness. Here is the science, and how to use pepper properly.

Andres Dangond
Oct 20


Why Cookies Taste Better After 24 Hours: The Science of Cooling
One of the main reasons why cookies taste better after they've cooled is because the flavors have had time to meld together.

Andres Dangond
Jan 16


The Reason a Well-Done Steak Might Taste Better
It requires a skilled cook with attention to detail, but a properly cooked, well-done steak is beautiful.

Andres Dangond
Jan 25, 2023


The 1% Rule for Seasoning Anything
The 1% rule for seasoning with salt is a simple concept to understand. All you need to know is the initial weight of the food you are

Andres Dangond
Jan 10, 2023


The Great Measurement Debate: Grams vs. Volume in the Kitchen
When it comes to cooking, precision is key. After all, you don't want to end up with a cake that's as hard as a rock or a soup that's as

Andres Dangond
Jan 9, 2023
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