Topic: Chef Hats so Tall
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Why do Chefs Wear Tall Hats?
Rumor has it that chefs wear tall hats because they used to hide out in monasteries with the religious leaders. In order not to confuse people the chefs began to wear white. It's just a myth but it seems to be a lot of fun. Now it's just co... Read More »
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Why are chef's hats so tall?
A chef's hat is tall to allow for the circulation of air above the head and also provides... Read More »
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Why Do Chefs Wear Tall White Hats?
According to a July 22, 2009 Boston Globe article, the classic tall, white chef's hat, or toque, may have originated in mid-seventh century B.C. Assyria, where royal household cooks "wore pleated cloth headdresses like the king." Read More »
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I think the straightforward "to make the chef stand out from the others" is pretty accurate. In upscale kitchens, there are usually multiple chefs...a sous chef, perhaps a pastry chef, and a head or executive chef. The head (or exec) chef i... Read More »
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A toque blanche (French for "white hat"), often shortened to toque, is a tall, round, pleated, starched white hat worn by chefs. The many folds on a toque blanche are believed to signify the many ways that an egg can be cooked. Many toques ... Read More »
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A toque, pronounced "tock" ...MORE... Read More »
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its in the ghost classroom on the ghost cutout. you'll need the tool to reach for it first. Read More »
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http://www.slashfood.com/2008/06/13/hist… A chef's hat (toque) is tall to allow for the circulation of air above the head and also provides an outlet for heat. The hat will also usually assist in the prevention of sweat dripping down the fa... Read More »
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its an old tradition, the taller the hat the more seniority you have in the kitchen. Read More »
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It is just a tradition there is no real reason for it. ChaCha ON! Read More »
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