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!
Restaurant Equipment: How to Handle Gluten Allergies
Restaurant Equipment: How to Handle Gluten Allergies August 14, 2018 In the last five years, you’ve probably seen a dramatic increase in the number of restaurant customers you have that are avoiding gluten. Some of them simply don’t like it, and others have a...
Reduce Food Waste: Proper Kitchen Equipment and More
Reduce Food Waste: Proper Kitchen Equipment and More August 14, 2018 Food waste is a reality in any commercial restaurant, but it doesn’t have to be accepted blindly. Too many restaurant owners or head chefs feel as though there is nothing they can do about this...
Restaurant Supplies: Furnishing an Outdoor Sitting Area
Restaurant Supplies: Furnishing an Outdoor Sitting Area August 14, 2018 Outdoor dining is a very enjoyable experience for many people. In Little Rock the weather is generally pleasant, although humidity may make it hard to eat outside on the hottest summer days....
Commercial Kitchen Fun: The Wonder of Chocolate
Commercial Kitchen Fun: The Wonder of Chocolate August 13, 2018 If there’s anything that almost everyone loves as much as coffee, it’s chocolate. In fact, there are multiple celebrations of chocolate each year. Chocolate Day is on July 7th, because historically that’s...
Cooking Equipment Spotlight: Safe Indoor Grilling
Cooking Equipment Spotlight: Safe Indoor Grilling August 13, 2018 Indoor grilling is a great way for your restaurant to delight customers without having to run a big charcoal operation out back. There’s nothing like grilled meat and vegetables to put a great aroma in...
Restaurant Supplies: How to Properly Store Spirits & Drinks
Restaurant Supplies: How to Properly Store Spirits & Drinks August 13, 2018 Spirits and other alcoholic drinks can add a lot to your bottom line as a restaurant. These drinks often have high margins, and people order more than one frequently. This leads to more...
Going Green Can Benefit Your Commercial Kitchen
Going Green Can Benefit Your Commercial Kitchen August 13, 2018 Do you feel like running a restaurant means that you have to give in to wasted food, materials, and even money? Great news – you don’t. If you want to build your business, consider going green! You can...
Key Foodservice Equipment for Your Food Truck
Key Foodservice Equipment for Your Food Truck July 8, 2018 Are you ready to start a food truck? While the restaurant industry climbs slowly at roughly two percent a year, the food truck industry has been booming. Growing nearly 8% per year over the last five years,...
Cooking Equipment Spotlight: The Right Knife for the Job
Cooking Equipment Spotlight: The Right Knife for the Job July 8, 2018 Not everyone who’s involved in a commercial kitchen has had professional training as a chef. As a result, not everyone is aware of how to choose the best cooking equipment for each job. Having the...
Cooking Equipment Spotlight: Choosing the Right Fryer
Cooking Equipment Spotlight: Choosing the Right Fryer July 8, 2018 Choosing the right fryer may seem straightforward. After all, you just need something to hold oil and keep it hot so you can cook some things, right? Not quite. You have a lot of choices, which...
