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Lockdown made me fat

I blame chefs! During the worst moments of lockdown, chefs proved to be eminently qualified to provide us with something to hold onto during this traumatic time and well, some of us ended up with a lot more to hold on to.

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When the going gets tough; the tough bake

Baking has become planet earth’s distraction of choice during lockdown. The process of baking is somehow therapeutic, stress relieving, and the feeling of achievement good for the soul.

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Are your windows broken?

If we slowly let standards slip our customers will, over time, begin to form a negative impression of us. Attention to detail demonstrates competence and a company that cares about their customer.

Broken Window
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Chefs need to ‘dare greatly’

If a chef is to be successful, he/she has to put themself in the arena, hoping for praise but knowing that they are one precarious ingredient away from a body blow.

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In loving memory of Joe’s truck stop

Food found in today’s home-grown markets is much the same as what we enjoyed in childhood – that is artisanal, handmade and organic – it’s just far more expensive now that it’s served by hipsters.

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Hospitality’s mental health struggle

The hospitality industry tends to attract deeply creative types. The work is arduous and does not always allow for a healthy balance in life.Ê Along with musicians, artists and writers, chefs appear to be a particularly vulnerable group.

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No tolerance for food allergies

Most people I know are now allergic to something, but I cannot help thinking that food allergies have conveniently become big business. How can chefs cater for all these intolerances?

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