Food for Thought

Musings from the mind of a female chef.

Empowering Female Chefs, One Headshot at a time

Most women in culinary don't have a great headshot. But they should. A powerful photo can change everything. Confidence. Credibility. Opportunity. 

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Import Taxes Are Hurting the Good Guys—Here’s How

Rising import taxes threaten small brands like Funky Chef, making it harder to deliver handcrafted, ethical chef jackets from South Africa to the USA.

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Confronting Sexism in the Hospitality Industry

Exploring sexism in the hospitality industry, sparked by Jason Atherton’s comments and Molly Codyre’s insights, and the urgent need for change in kitchen.

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Splitting the Check: Is It Fair?

Splitting the check: is it fair? Dive into the evolving etiquette of bill-splitting, from cultural norms to modern payment trends.

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Galentines Day - Celebrating women in the hospitality industry

While Galentine’s Day started as a fun little fictional holiday on Parks and Recreation, it has evolved into a full-on movement, celebrating the strength and brilliance of women everywhere.

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Fine Dining vs The Joy of Food

Has fine dining become too much about the spectacle and not enough about the food?

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Can "Chef Rotation" work in Restaurants?

Despite the obvious budget differences between super yachting and restaurants, could chef rotation benefit the restaurant industry? We explore below..

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Unreasonable Hospitality: Why You Need to Read this Book

I read a lot of business books. Some are inspiring, some are insightful, and some change the way I think. But very few have had the impact that Unreasonable Hospitality by Will...

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