The thing about chef hats is, if you knew nothing else about them, you'd think they were specifically made for hiding a rat under them. It wasn't until "Ratatouille" (a film beloved by Anthony ...

When you think of a professional chef, chances are one of the first images that comes to mind includes a tall, white hat - the iconic toque blanche. This towering headpiece is a symbol of culinary ...

A perfectly set table, a dimly lit candle and a chef in the kitchen with a tall hat — all signs that you’re about to have a good meal. But why do chefs wear hats? Mary Fabrikant, chef instructor at ...