Chef-Approved Kitchen Tools
Tested by 45 Years Cooking Experience
From Wendy's at 15 to Kitchen Manager at Mellow Mushroom ($80K+/month operations), 24 years of cooking across every kitchen type—fast food, fine dining, and casual dining.
Why Professional Chefs Trust My Reviews
Started Young
Professional cooking since age 15 (1986)
Formal Training
Seattle Central College A.A.S. Culinary Arts
Kitchen Manager
Mellow Mushroom, 12 employees, $80K+/month
Always Researching
Lifetime student of the science of cooking
Equipment That Survived Scott's Busiest Services
Each tool tested minimum 6 months in my professional kitchens. These are the ones I'd buy with my own money.
KitchenAid Commercial Mixer
18 months proven
Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chef's Knife
20 years proven
My Professional Kitchen Journey
Kitchen Manager - Mellow Mushroom
Athens, GA • Managed $80K+/month operations, 12 employees, full P&L
Created food waste tracking system, trained all kitchen staff
Pizzaiolo - Purple Cafe & Wine Bar
Seattle, WA • Developed recipes, trained staff, 200+ pizzas nightly
Created dough recipe, developed daily specials
Shift Lead - Feierabend
Seattle, WA • Led line operations, 60-seat German pub
Expedite, sauté, grill, pantry stations
Content Lead - YDesign Group
Sacramento, CA • Launched $2M e-commerce brand, managed 7-person team
Product content strategy, vendor relationships, QA processes
Equipment Testing & Reviews
Combining decades of experience to help home chefs buy smart
Products tested in professional kitchens
Equipment Categories I've Mastered
From high-volume pizza stations to German pub kitchens, I've tested it all
Professional Kitchen Experience
Equipment reviews based on real commercial kitchen testing and 24 years of restaurant experience
24 Years Restaurant Experience
Reviews based on real-world testing in professional kitchen environments. All recommendations backed by hands-on experience, not marketing claims.
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