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Crunch Into Tradition: Delicious Passover Matzo Granola

The holiday of Passover is currently underway. This eight-day holiday commemorates the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt and escape from slavery. As the Israelites left the desert, they didn’t have time ...

Nixtamalized Corn (Hominy)

I’m always looking for new projects that help me understand food on a deeper level, especially where chemistry meets tradition. I love digging into the why behind certain techniques, and ...

Our Favorite Carrot Cake

It is once again springtime here in the Midwest, which got me thinking about one of my favorite cakes to make. Since Easter is right around the corner, I thought I better share my absolute favorite ...

A Cocktail to Summon Spring

In my neck of the woods, Spring has been fickle so far this year. Flitting in and out so as soon as you get a glimpse of mild temperatures and vivacious green pushing up from the ground, the temp ...

Dining at Alinea

I recently had the opportunity to check off a huge bucket list experience – dining at Alinea! Alinea is one of the top restaurants in the world. In fact, only 13 restaurants in the United States have ...

Time Flies When You’re Having Fun at TCB

I cannot believe that The Chopping Block has been around for 28 years! I am in awe of my predecessor for building such a wonderful company that I can only hope to continue her legacy for another 20 ...

It’s Time to Grill! Make Grilled Greek-Lemon Chicken

The weather is still very inconsistent, but that’s not stopping us from firing up the grill. After many months of deliberation, my husband just recently purchased a new charcoal grill, and decided to ...

Egg-cellent Replacements

I can remember a few times that eggs have been expensive or hard to find, but I can’t remember the last time I had so much trouble first finding them on the shelf and then making myself fork over a ...

Grilled Sirloin Tip Roast on the Pit Barrel (or Your Backyard Grill)

Now that the temperatures are on the rise in the Midwest, it’s time to break out the grill! If you're looking for a beefy, satisfying main dish that won’t break the bank - or your calorie (or WW ...

A Lemony Welcome to Spring

Lemons truly rule in the Spring! Their bright yellow color reminds me that Summer is only a heartbeat away, their zip and tang reminds me how good cold lemonade is on a hot day, and lemon desserts ...

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Crunch Into Tradition: Delicious Passover Matzo Granola

Nixtamalized Corn (Hominy)

Our Favorite Carrot Cake

A Cocktail to Summon Spring

Dining at Alinea

Time Flies When You’re Having Fun at TCB

It’s Time to Grill! Make Grilled Greek-Lemon Chicken

Egg-cellent Replacements

Grilled Sirloin Tip Roast on the Pit Barrel (or Your Backyard Grill)

A Lemony Welcome to Spring

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