MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does a chef’s hat have so many pleats in it?

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does a chef’s hat have so many pleats in it?

Anytime you see a chef you’ve probably noticed their big white hat with all the pleats in it. Traditionally, the hat is made with 100 pleats. Each pleat is meant to represent the 100 ways to cook an egg!

How fun is that?!

 

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