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Each year on Oct. 20, the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (aka Worldchefs) celebrates International Chefs Day.
Since its founding in 2004 by late Chef Dr. Bill Gallagher, Worldchefs has used International Chefs Day to “pass their knowledge and culinary skills to the next generation of chefs.”
As part of the effort, Worldchefs has partnered with Nestlé Professional to host workshops around the world to teach children the importance of eating healthy.
This year’s International Chef Day campaign is “Growing a Healthy Future.” Any chef worldwide can host an in-person workshop. The 2022 focus is on teaching kids about healthy foods and the impact food production and consumption have on the planet.
Home chefs everywhere can also honor International Chefs Day by whipping up some favorite international dishes for family and friends. Using these kitchen essentials will help.
Personalized Chef Name Embroidered Apron and Hat Set
An apron and hat are chef staples. You can add your name, business logo, or a phrase to this Personalized Chef Name Embroidered Apron and Hat Set. Customizing the set makes it unique for yourself, your business, or as a gift — all while protecting your clothes as you cook.
Written for chefs everywhere, author and award-winning Certified Executive Chef Charles Carroll offers a keen guide for creating excellence in the kitchen. In “Leadership Lessons From a Chef: Finding Time to Be Great,” Carroll shares proven wisdom and tips for managing kitchen staff and building a motivated and efficient team.
Cutting boards are essential for chopping, dicing, preparing, and serving food. They can also spice up kitchen décor. This Personalized Cutting Board from NakedWoodWorks is handmade from maple and walnut hardwoods in the USA. A special oil coating preserves and hardens the board.
Personalizing the board to include a family last name — or a couple’s names with an anniversary date — is optional. NaturalWoodWorks uses a deep engraving process and wraps each board securely for shipping.
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to cook a tasty, healthy meal is often challenging. Bestselling author Jennifer Segal offers multiple solutions in her new cookbook, “Once Upon a Chef: Weeknight/Weekend: 70 Quick-Fix Weeknight Dinners + 30 Luscious Weekend Recipes.” From Marvelous Meatballs to Chorizo-Style Burgers and Lasagna Soup, Segal serves up lots of easy, quick, and delicious choices for busy home chefs.
The late renowned chef and TV personality Julia Child brought French cuisine to the United States via her debut cookbook, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” Due to the cookbook’s success, PBS launched “The French Chef” with Julia Child as host and star. The show was one of the first cooking shows on American television.
Fans and culinary enthusiasts of all skill levels can watch the beloved American chef prepare her famous French dishes in select episodes of the long-running series via this “Julia Child – The French Chef” DVD Set. Eighteen episodes unfold across three discs, in which Child prepares dishes with her unique wit and presentation style.
Using the right knife makes cooking prep easier and faster and sharpness is key to making the best cuts. The imarku Pro Kitchen eight-inch Japanese Chef Knife boasts a high-carbon stainless steel blade and an ultra-sharp edge that slices through the toughest jobs and doesn’t dull. An ergonomic handle helps prevent hand fatigue.
Slicing, dicing, and chopping are some of the most repetitive yet crucial cooking tasks. That’s why using a superior knife taht can manage any job is essential. The Misen eight-inch Chef Knife delivers a balance of durability and precision that makes every cut effortless. The blade is made of AICHI AUS-10 steel, with twice the amount of carbon as other professional knives — which preserves sharpness and longevity.
Different cooking tasks require specific knives. If you’re looking for a quality, affordable knife set that bundles the most useful pieces of kitchen cutlery in one package, consider the eight-piece Japanese Kitchen Chef Knives Set from TUO.
German high-carbon stainless steel knife blades offer durability and the patent-pending Pakkawood composite handles deliver optimal stability and sanitization. The versatile cooking knife set includes a four-inch paring knife, a seven-inch cleaver knife, a seven-inch santoku knife, an eight-inch chef knife, a nine-inch bread knife, honing steel, kitchen shears, and a wooden block.
Every chef should have a jacket that blends professional style and comfort. TOPTIE meets that need with their Unisex Short Sleeve Chef Coat. The classic button-up short sleeve jacket features patch and sleeve pockets to hold pens, thermometers, or other essentials. TOPTIE offers a complete line of chef coats in assorted colors and styles.
Wearing comfortable attire is a must when working in a commercial kitchen or behind a hot stove. These Men’s Essential Baggy Chef Pants from Chef Works look professional and boast an adjustable elastic waistband to ensure easy movement and a proper fit. The polyester and cotton fabric also offers breathability in warm environments.
Whether you’re a novice home chef or a culinary professional, these items will make cooking easier and more enjoyable.
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Man preparing delicious and healthy food in the home kitchen.
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