Let's start with a question. Why is frying oil expensive and labor-intensive?

Rep Prep from Eaton Marketing is an informative series that gives you access to one of our foodservice equipment experts. In this edition, we'd love to introduce you to our newest corporate chef, Matt McMeekin.

As you may have seen, over the last year we've rolled out a brand new way to conduct our service request, a way that's easier for you and allows us to help you as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Rep Prep from Eaton Marketing is an informative series that gives you access to one of our foodservice equipment experts. In this edition, spend a few minutes with a member of our national chain support team, Brooke Hammers.

Food lovers and restaurateurs are always looking for novel and exotic flavors that can take a dish from drab to dynamic. Dijon mustard, Sriracha, wasabi, chutney, and pesto are a few examples of condiments that chefs use to create new culinary experiences. But trending in Florida, and spreading across the nation is a fiery and garlicky spice paste that originated in North Africa - harissa.

Continue reading to learn why Florida chefs should be looking for ways to incorporate harissa as a condiment, a rub, or as a spicy addition to pasta sauce, roasted vegetables, and even eggs.