February 2022

What is the first food you think of when you hear Italian Food? For me it’s pasta! Celebrate National Italian Food Day with these three great products for making that perfect handmade pasta dish. The Matfer Bourgeat Imperia pasta machine is the perfect tool for making homemade, delicious pastas. Attach the clamp to the countertop or table and use the manual hand crank to work the interior rollers. This pasta machine has an adjustable thickness knob that accommodates dough up to 3/8 of an inch and can accept dough roughly twelve inches wide. Attachments are available for the production of different pasta shapes. I prefer the manual crank to the electric. Besides the price difference, the manual has less of a chance […]

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September 2021

September brings National Pizza Day.  Regardless of your favorite toppings, here are three products to assist in getting the perfect slice of pizza. The Waring medium duty Pizza oven is the perfect countertop appliance for small operations that want to expand their menu without breaking the bank or having to renovate a space. This 120V appliance is only 23 inches wide and 18 inches deep and has a temperature range of 280 – 600 degrees Fahrenheit. This unit is designed to accommodate a 14-inch diameter pizza, but can be used for reheating items out of a displaycase or other baking items–thanks to the manual fifteen-minute timer. It has everything you need to start cooking right out of the box– a […]

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August 2021

In honor of National Bratwurst Day, check out these three products to ease the process of enjoying a sizzling hot bratwurst and cold beer! The Waring countertop griddle is the ideal solution for facilities that are looking to save space or create a unique action station. This compact, heavy-duty electric griddle offers the best of both worlds– durability and performance along with a stainless-steel cook top. Just like traditional gas griddles, there is an adjustable thermostat that has a maximum temperature of 570 degrees, but perhaps the best feature are the splash guards along the sides and back to prevent grease splatters. Combine the splash guards with the 11-inch easy to remove grease trap and there should be no reason […]

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July 2021

Get ready for ice cream…. National Ice Cream Month is upon us! What better way to ensure the freshest ingredients than to make the ice cream yourself! Here are this month’s top picks to make you look like a rock star when it comes to making and dishing out ice cream. The Waring 2.5 qt ice cream maker is the perfect all-in-one machine for making ice cream, gelato or frozen yogurt.  This machine requires no pre-freezing of the bowl or paddle. Just pour the ingredients in and start the process; the easy-to-use display and buttons identify each step of the process.  This lightweight vertical footprint ice cream maker is designed to be transported and stored away from the busy areas […]

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Fig Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 6 ea. 14.11 oz Jars Fig Jam 3 ea. 14.11 oz Jars Red Wine vinegar 1 QT Water 2 QT Blended Oil Cooking method: Empty the Fig Jam jars into a large round container Fill each of the fig jam jar half way with red wine vinegar and close the lid Shake the jars to get all the fig jam and pour into the round container Add in the water Mix with the immersion stick blender While mixing slowly pour in the Blended Oil Yields: 5 QT’s

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March 2021

As someone who used to drink a minimum two pots of coffee a day, I want to emphasize the importance of quality coffee products as well as draw attention to March being Caffeine Awareness month. Let’s all have one cup of decaf coffee or tea each day! The American Metalcraft tri-sided stainless steel beverage sign is perfect for that check in station, off-premise catering events orbuffets. Never again have to write a sign that may be knocked over or unreadable. The bold black lettering is a time saver with each side having a different choice—be it coffee, decaf, or hot water. The Waring coffee brewer provides the option of a pour over or plumb coffee machine. There are two individually operated […]

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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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July 2020

The peak month of the summer, brings outdoor parties and old friends gathering together. Here are three products that can help start conversations with old friends or help gain catering events into autumn. Summer brings outdoor events, there are few things that are more shelf stable in the heat then a fresh salsa. One of the best cost-efficient food processors around is the Waring Commercial four-quart Food processor, with its 2 HP motor. The batch bowl has a rubber gasket that prevents spillage, perfect for dressings or marinades while the locking “S blade” makes it safe to turn upside down and scrape every drop out! A must have tool if you don’t like buying blades, Waring provides all the blades […]

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June 2020

It finally feels like Summer! Here are three products that will help with the summer barbecues regardless of social distancing. The beginning of summertime brings warmer weather and grabbing food from a pool house. What better way to upscale a menu or provide a heathier option than with paninis? The issue with a lot panini grills out there is the bulky size. Luckily, Waring has just released a slimline panini grill that is approximately 24 inches deep by 10 ½ inches wide. This 120V, auto-balancing top plate with an adjustable thermostat up to 570° F, has the same result as the larger units. This can hold four six-inch sandwiches. What better way to increase the experience of the members or […]

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May 2020

Each month, I want to provide three products from my professional career that I think universally will upscale any hospitality event, home, restaurant or catering. These products are dependable and things I personally have used. American Metalcraft Moscow Mules, 16 oz in hammered black brass color is perfect for the outdoor farm to table look. Whether sitting by the fire pit with friends or family, or outside your favorite city restaurant, these mule mugs are a great option. The benefit of these durable mugs is that it comes in a color other than copper. These are stainless on the inside and come in a hammered or flat finish. These are a must have for any home or business if you’re serious […]

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