Wallin Foodservice Resources

For fruit and veggie lovers, fresh produce is both a treat and a blessing. In foodservice, keeping it fresh can feel like a curse. Oxygen and water are life-sustaining essentials, but they wreak havoc when it comes to storing perishable foods. Not only do they support human life, but they also help molds, yeasts, and other microorganisms grow and thrive. Once they come into contact with fresh foods, moisture and oxygen, along with enzymes, cause foods to degrade more quickly. After produce has been cut, the process can happen even faster. In a nutshell, the secret to keeping produce fresh and flavorful to maximize shelf life is to control the food’s environment as much as possible. The following storage and inventory management tricks will help you protect nature’s treats from destructive forces like moisture, air, and time. Trick #1: Seal in Freshness Disposable covers like plastic wrap and foil are convenient , but their disposable nature leads to only temporary protection. O...

Making the most of limited space and labor, maintaining food quality, reinforcing safety, keeping up with design trends…the goal of new products is to meet your most pressing needs. The latest crop does not disappoint! Whether you’re curious to see what’s new or you’ve been waiting for a solution to a thorn-in-your-side challenge, here are just a few of the latest equipment and supply introductions that may provide that long-awaited fix. Just in time for the holidays, festive Barfly Colored Mixing Glasses evoke the heyday of craft cocktails in dramatic, iridescent shades of blue, gold, and rose. Made for use with 11 13/16" spoons and julep & spring strainers , these nostalgic beauties feature a retro reflective seamless interior, integral pouring spout, and a heavy, weighted base.  Each dishwasher safe mixing glass has a two-drink capacity. Impress your customers with the great looking Olive Wood Steak Knife by Mercer Culinary.  This precision-forged 5" knife cut...

The leaves are beginning to turn, and temperatures are finally cooling off. Cozy clothes and comfort foods are on their way back! Few ingredients are as common in comfort food as cheese. Rich flavor, bold color, varied texture, and even a little fun. It’s all there! Getting cheesy can be easy with tools, equipment, and serving pieces that bring out the best in this versatile ingredient.   Achieving “Grateness” From enhancing presentation and texture of tacos and salads to supporting a consistent melt across mac ’n cheese, shrimp and grits, enchiladas, or lasagna, grating is a simple technique that yields tempting and delicious results. For small volumes or quick finishing jobs, FirmGrip® Graters by TableCraft are available in three sizes with small, medium, and large-sized holes to help you achieve the desired shred. Made from high-quality stainless steel, these graters effortlessly shred through ingredients to speed up your prep and serving times. FirmGrip® handles supp...