Month: November 2016

No profound message here. Only a reminder to nurture your relationships even when you need the rest so badly that you feel like you have nothing to give. It’s our human connections that fuel us. Maybe you’re lucky enough to have one

Yesterday we talked about how being present can actually give you more time in the kitchen.  So, how do we go about being present? Here’s a simple fix – and it doesn’t require any drastic action on your part. All it

This week in most of your kitchens is probably when you head full swing into the Christmas rush. Which is why this post is super relevant, because being present can totally lift your game in the kitchen. There are many

#CookforSyria is nearly coming to an end – a month-long campaign celebrating Syrian food in aid of a very worthy cause. In case you haven’t heard about it, restaurants, chefs and home cooks around London and the UK have been

Gratitude is a big subject for a post and today’s message is only a soundbite. But it feels important to share. Have you ever come across those receipts that black cab drivers hand you at the end of your ride

If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself – Henry Ford Today’s post is not really addressed to those who lead kitchens and teams of chefs. In a fast-paced, high pressure environment like a professional kitchen

There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither – Alan Cohen Today’s message is simple: Pause. Several times during the day when you are given the opportunity. No matter how long your

Ergonomics noun the study of people and their working conditions Although it’s universally known that a career in catering takes an enormous toll on your body, few of us adopt any measures to make things better. Nor do we have much of