CHEF LIFE

For ages, kitchen apparel has not spoken to the style and needs of chefs, but Tilit thankfully answered the call, creating stylish and functional workwear that works for chefs from the kitchen to the street. Since 2012, the Tilit team has been iterating to get the right ingredients in place to create their first-ever Women’s Chef Pant.  The Women’s Chef Pant combines style, comfort, and functionality and was born from the direct feedback of chefs during testing trials. So we asked a few of them a simple question: What do you love about the TILIT Women Chef Pants, and what have...

The TILIT team started the year with a team-building workshop with Sam Appel a leadership coach. We find such tremendous value in Sam’s insight we asked her to share a few gems with each of you as we embark on this rewarding journey of team building within hospitality together.

When we started TILIT, we knew we wanted to offer the most elegant, functional workwear available to the hospitality industry. In MISE, we saw our passions reflected, and knew a partnership with them would be a natural match. It's like they say: invest wisely in what you put between you and the ground. Food service work means hours on your feet carrying heavy loads, often in slippery conditions. MISE shoes for the culinary industry are designed to meet and exceed your expectations. Among the reasons we love MISE: 1. High performance. MISE shoes are designed for the rigors of hospitality...

As a general rule, I rarely follow recipes to the dime and I definitely discourage doing so with mine. Vegetables and proteins can vary in size and flavor, as can the size of your pot or the strength of your heat. So, that being said, here's a rough run down of my gumbo.  Dark Roux - Mixture of toasted flour in vegetable oil Onions - 3/4 Diced  Celery - 2 heads Diced Green Peppers - 4/5 Diced   Garlic Cloves - 10/12 Chopped Shallots - 2/3 Chopped Andouille or Smoked Sausage - 2-3 lbs Roasted Chicken - 2 Whole Chickens Bay...