CHEF LIFE

Photo by Heidi Geldhauser Ryan Butler, chef and co-owner of Butler Bakeshop sits with Tilit Founder Alex McCrery to chat about taking the leap from chef to business owner. Butler Bakeshop is "a modern bakery concept with a worldview on pastries". Butler Bakeshop opened its doors October 8th, 2016. Tilit: Where were you working before Butler Bakeshop? Ryan: I was the Executive Pastry Chef for Piora (Michellin starred) Restaurant in the West Village. Tilit: How long were you there? Ryan: Almost 3 years. Tilit: This is basically about making the launch from being an employee of a restaurant to becoming an...

Learning to wear your new Wrap Apron from Tilit is really easy! Watch the simple tutorial below and let us know if you have any questions at all!

Food is more than health and nutrition. Food is art, and passion, and it brings people together. Whether you want to be a chef, or a server, you should convey that passion during your interview. It's important to show up prepared, so here are 5 tips to acing your restaurant interview/stage. 1. Show Off Your Experience If you're a chef, you should tell them some of your greatest stories and accomplishments, even if they're just from culinary school. They want to know they're getting the best, show them that that's you. If you're interested in being a server, tell them about a time that will show you...

Your kitchen is a great place to entertain, spend time together, and have fun creating new recipes, but it's also dangerous if you're not careful. Kitchen injuries are not uncommon, but there are ways to help prevent them. Using caution while cooking is top priority. You can't enjoy, or even finish preparing, a delicious meal if you've injured yourself in the process. Here are 3 common cooking disasters, and tips to avoid them.  Burning yourself is a real danger in the kitchen. Most of the items you prepare require heat, whether it's on a stove-top or in an oven. There are...