Welcome To My Blog!
I’m Connie Tipton, co-owner of Tipton Equipment Restaurant Supply, (along with my husband Tim), and a full-time foodie. This is where I post tips, recipes and other restaurant musings I find helpful or interesting. Hope you enjoy!
Kitchen Supplies: Should You Go Local With Ingredients?
Kitchen Supplies: Should You Go Local With Ingredients? October 10, 2018 If you own a restaurant in Little Rock, you’ve certainly heard of the trend toward going local. Local kitchen supplies, local ingredients, even local art as décor. There are a lot of great...
Commercial Kitchen Fun: Why Salty & Sweet?
Commercial Kitchen Fun: Why Salty & Sweet? September 11, 2018 All cooks who consider making desserts know that salty and sweet is a winning combination. Salted caramel shows up in hundreds of recipes. Candy bars combine salted nuts with chocolate. We dip French fries...
Restaurant Equipment Spotlight: Ensuring Safety in Your Restaurant
Restaurant Equipment Spotlight: Ensuring Safety in Your Restaurant September 11, 2018 A lot happens in your restaurant every day. You have people coming and going all the time. Your employees are constantly moving around, and customers are entering and leaving...
Questions to Ask Before You Invest in Kitchen Equipment
Questions to Ask Before You Invest in Kitchen Equipment September 11, 2018 When you invest in kitchen equipment, you want to make sure you’re getting exactly what you need and that it will last you a long time. It can be overwhelming to think about everything you need...
Uh Oh. Handling Restaurant Disaster Recovery
Uh Oh. Handling Restaurant Disaster Recovery September 11, 2018 No one wants to think about a major disaster hitting their restaurant. Unfortunately, it can happen at any time. In Arkansas, large areas (including Little Rock) were declared disaster areas as recently...
Restaurant Supplies You Need: Technology in Your Business
Restaurant Supplies You Need: Technology in Your Business September 11, 2018 Every business is impacted by technology, and restaurants are no exception. There are dozens of ways to use technology to build your business, improve your efficiency, and serve customers...
Key Restaurant Equipment for a Fast-Casual Restaurant
Key Restaurant Equipment for a Fast-Casual Restaurant September 11, 2018 Fast-casual dining has changed how America eats and has impacted what people expect in terms of convenience, price, and food quality. Generally, fast-casual food is affordable and higher-quality...
Equipment for Your Restaurant: Choosing a Restaurant Concept
Equipment for Your Restaurant: Choosing a Restaurant Concept September 11, 2018 Some people who start a restaurant know exactly what they want. They either buy an existing restaurant with a concept, or they create the menu based on their family traditions or ethnic...
Restaurant Supplies: Using Herbs to Add Flavor to Your Dishes
Restaurant Supplies: Using Herbs to Add Flavor to Your Dishes September 11, 2018 If you’re looking for new ways to attract people to your restaurant, consider the ways you can add flavor without adding fat or calories. Consumers are more and more concerned about the...
Commercial Kitchen Debate: Stainless Steel vs. Non-Stick Pans
Commercial Kitchen Debate: Stainless Steel vs. Non-Stick Pans August 14, 2018 If you run a commercial kitchen, you probably have a lot of ways of doing things that just seem right to you. For whatever reason, you decided between a gas and electric stove. You made...
