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# Welcome to the Pace Reps Foodservice Equipment Blog

## [The Anatomy of a Great Pie Recipe](https://blog.pacereps.com/blog/the-anatomy-of-a-great-pie-crust)

 Posted by [Pace Reps](https://blog.pacereps.com/blog/author/pace-reps) on Nov 26, 2024 10:00:00 AM

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Nothing says the holiday season like a warm slice of pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. While many families and foodservice operators have their personal favorites -- apple, mincemeat, pecan -- there's one pie type that stands out to the team here at Pace Reps...

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## [Behind the Scenes in a School Kitchen](https://blog.pacereps.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-a-school-kitchen)

 Posted by [Pace Reps](https://blog.pacereps.com/blog/author/pace-reps) on Jun 3, 2024 9:11:48 PM

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School cafeterias cannot operate without the hardworking staff who prepare meals for students several times a day. With continued labor issues not dissipating, districts struggle to find enough staff to run their school nutrition programs. Having the right foodservice equipment can help with the labor shortage and help assist with completing tasks.

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## [In Praise of the American Hot Dog](https://blog.pacereps.com/blog/in-praise-of-the-american-hot-dog)

 Posted by [Pace Reps](https://blog.pacereps.com/blog/author/pace-reps) on Jul 22, 2020 6:00:00 AM

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Going all the way back to the days of my youth, some of my favorite memories were made while attending Chicago Cubs baseball games with my family. Like many young boys in Chicago, I had my favorite players who I loved to see play in person at historic Wrigley Field, and it was fun to see them play against other teams and other great players.

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## [8 Ways the Right Combi Oven Can Make Life Simpler for School Kitchen Staff](https://blog.pacereps.com/blog/combi-oven-can-make-life-easier-for-school-kitchen-staff)

 Posted by [Pace Reps](https://blog.pacereps.com/blog/author/pace-reps) on Mar 13, 2020 11:08:13 AM

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Working in a school kitchen environment can be a uniquely rewarding experience due to the opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of K-12 students. At the same time, there’s no getting around the fact it can often include its stressors as well.

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## [Why Do We Love Chili So Much?](https://blog.pacereps.com/blog/why-do-we-love-chili-so-much)

 Posted by [Pace Reps](https://blog.pacereps.com/blog/author/pace-reps) on Feb 21, 2020 10:41:31 AM

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Who doesn't love a good bowl of chili on a chilly night? That's where it gets its name, right? You've got the sautéed onions and peppers, the browned meat, the aroma of spices climbing out of the pot and steaming up the windows -- all of these things contribute to one of America's best-loved dishes.

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## [What Did Eight School Districts in Tennessee Learn About Grilled Cheese?](https://blog.pacereps.com/blog/what-did-eight-school-districts-in-tennessee-learn-about-grilled-cheese)

 Posted by [Pace Reps](https://blog.pacereps.com/blog/author/pace-reps) on May 21, 2019 12:28:14 PM

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As you may know, Pace Reps is a proud representative of RATIONAL combi ovens. We recognize their place as the industry leader and original inventor of the combi oven category, and we enjoy showing off these units to operators.

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