September 2023

September is National Food Safety Education Month, check out this month’s top picks to help keep the food operation safe! The Cooper-Atkins Multi-Function Thermometer wirelessly transmits temperatures to a mobile device using Bluetooth technology. There is also the option to have data transmitted to a cloud (online portal) via an app. It has an easy-to-read display and can utilize any Cooper-Atkins type-K thermocouple temperature probe, making it versatile for insertion, air, or surface temperature measurement. This thermometer runs on one AA Alkaline battery. Cooper-Atkins HACCP manager kit is a portable data-collecting instrument designed to accurately gather temperatures, manage standard checklist processes, and document corrective actions. Built for commercial kitchens, this unit works in kitchens, walk-ins and loading docks. The temperature […]

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December 2021

In honor of National Hard Candy Day, here are three great products that will assist in creating the perfect sugar hard candies for the holiday season. The Matfer Bourgeat Sugar pump is the perfect tool for creating sugar art. The copper end is a great conductor of heat and ensures the sugar will stay at a temperature that avoids texture change. The air pump delivers a large volume of air quickly, while the wide, easy grip hose assures secure handling throughout the process. Cooper-Atkins Candy / Deep Fry Paddle Thermometer comes with an adjustable clip hook so the thermometer easily hooks onto the side of pots. The thermometer has a non-toxic spirit-filled tube and durable stainless steel housing for longevity […]

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April 2021

The beginning of baseball season also brings the beginning of the grilling season and National Hotdog Day. Here are three products designed to make grilling easier! The American metalcraft two-sided broiler (grill) brush is my go-to for keeping the grill clean before, during and after cooking. Dualsided, with one side is semi-stiff, the other extra-stiff, this brush offers a tempered stainless-steel scraper on the side for those stubborn burned-on foods. What makes this my go to brush is the fact that it has a 31-inch handle that is metal threaded to the brush head.  This feature allows me to get extra power to remove the residue without fear of getting burned. Cooper-Atkins has developed the easiest pocket thermometer not to get lost, the […]

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September 2020

Back to school, even if the students are logging on to a computer for class, doesn’t mean the party’s over. Check out these products to help with those fall events. The Waring Pulp Eject Juice Extractor can do it all. It is versatile enough to get the best yield out of those apples picked from the orchard or if you are to eat healthy around the holidays. The three-inch feed chute makes the prep work for juicing minimal. The 1.2 HP motor combined with the 12-quart continuous feed pulp container makes quick work of any seeds, leaving the extracted pulp extremely dry.  Perhaps the best feature is the ability to put a 48 oz blender jar under the juice spout […]

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