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 ...

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 ...