The foodservice industry is peppered with unique terms and phrases. We seem to be experts at generating jargon better than almost any other profession. The term “holloware” is a great example and is a term rarely used by someone who has not owned or operated a restaurant or diner. What Exactly is Holloware? Once you […]
Within its origins, flywheeling represents the pursuit of the engineering holy grail of perpetual energy. The term flywheeling refers to the use of a literal, mechanical device called a flywheel. These typically heavy and spoked wheels are designed to conserve mechanical energy through inertia and the law of conservation. Machines that produce large amounts of […]
Before we get started in discussing what type of commercial fryer you need, we’d like to suggest our previous post on how to choose the best-sized fryer for your business (in terms of oil capacity). If you haven’t had the chance to read it, I’d certainly recommend you begin there. If you already know what […]
The Need for Changing Stations Pamper’s Consumer & Market Knowledge organization reported that 9 out of 10 dads didn’t have access to a public changing station while out on the town with their baby. Unfortunately, this is an issue most dads have faced at one time or another. Donte Palmer first drew mass attention to […]
What is the Impossible Burger? If you engage in any form of media including radio, TV, social media or the internet, you’ve probably heard of the Impossible Burger. It became all the rage when people discovered they could both eat healthy and eat vegan (or vegetarian) without sacrificing their cravings for meat. After 5 years […]
You’re ready to add fried food to your menu, but do you really know what size fryer you need in your commercial kitchen? We’re going to answer questions that every cook, professional chef, or foodservice manager should ask themselves before purchasing a commercial fryer. Whether you’re starting up a country style restaurant that offers fried […]
The Wasserstrom Company is pleased to announce that we have hired Cathy King as our new Executive Vice President of Sales. Cathy comes to us from Cardinal Health, where over the course of 24 years, she has proven herself a leader in sales, customer experience, operations, change management and process improvement. Cathy’s extensive experience with […]
When you need a new fry pan or stock pot, how do you know which metal to choose? Between stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron – even nonstick vs natural finish – which material is the best fit for your restaurant’s commercial cookware? Whether you are adding to your existing collection of cookware or starting your collection from […]
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Ursula Vermillion, Executive Vice President of National Smallwares for The Wasserstrom Company. While we celebrate with Ursula as she starts this next chapter in her life, we also feel (along with many of you, I am sure), sad about her leaving and daunted by […]
Looks like Taco Bell would like to grab some of the marketing attention that its brand sibling, KFC, has been hogging lately. This summer, super fans can look forward to the opening of an ultra-swanky Taco Bell hotel. But this is not for the kiddos. This is a luxury resort designed for 18-and-over super fans […]