Between preparing healthy meals for America’s students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are our true local heroes. And although they may not wear a cape or have superpowers, they certainly serve a bigger purpose in the daily lives of our kids.

There's a lot of talk about how millennials strongly value experiences over things, but as it turns out, it's not just them. An overwhelming 74% of all Americans prioritize experiences over material items.

This phenomenon is especially evident in the travel industry, but it's had a substantial impact on other areas as well. In a world where six people check into an Airbnb rental every second, hotels have had to pull out all the stops to keep up. For those who want to do more than just keep up, it's all about finding ways to be memorable. This is the "experience economy" and guests want, well, experiences.

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 our new northwest Florida sales rep, Robert Scheibly.

Hot chicken. It's quickly become one of America's most popular comfort foods. There's the crispy exterior, the added spice to the batter, and even the perfect drizzle of honey with a sandwich slice of sweet pickle. No matter why you come to "Nashville hot," once you've experienced it, you'll start craving it.

Combination ovens, or 'combi ovens', are like the Swiss Army knife of commercial kitchens. You can produce a large volume of consistently high-quality foods using one of these efficient, all-in-one units, so let's take a closer look at what some of those capabilities are when it comes to the basics of combi oven cooking.