How well do you look after the tools of your trade, chef? You might be under the impression that I’m talking about your knife kit. But I’m not. What you should honour on a daily basis are the things that
Meditative state
Whether meditation is part of your day or simply a trend you’ve heard a lot about recently, you must be aware of the numerous benefits it brings. How it helps beat stress, sharpens your focus and concentration, gives you clarity,
Connect with your own humanity
Chefs, make sure you connect with your own humanity today. Maybe you’ve made a mistake, messed up prep, plated the wrong order, let your team down, said the wrong thing. But acknowledge that that’s not all of you. Maybe in
Stillness
What’s the best thing you can do when you have no time for anything on a crazy busy day, chef? This might sound counterintuitive: but please, grab a moment of stillness. You don’t have to do anything else. Just take a moment
Feeding others
We’ve all had those days in the kitchen when we’re less than inspired and motivated, haven’t we, chef? It may be that we’re distracted by other goings on in life, or too tired to focus, or maybe even bored with the
Detach from your emotions
How well do you manage your emotions at work, chef? Kitchens are environments where passions ride high, and this is actually a bigger topic than one blog post can cover. Maybe it’s not easy to process what goes on inside of you
Look after each other
Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community – Anthony J. D’Angelo It’s ironic that in an industry that’s all about feeding people, chefs often go without a substantial meal during the day. Staff food is the probably
Do one thing for you
Simple message today: this week, do one thing, just for you. Remember that you work in service of others. Which is why you have to start with serving yourself. That’s not being selfish. Because if you are not full, you