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Beth

Beth
Beth is a third generation Chicagoan who loves doing anything creative - including making great food for her family. When not chasing her toddler, you can usually find her painting, drawing or reading books and cooking blogs.

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What I've Learned at Chicago's Premier Recreational Cooking School

I used to consider myself a pretty good cook. Like a lot of us, I learned by standing by my mother’s side in the kitchen. Her way with ingredients and flavors were a launchpad into my own world full ...

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Happy New Year 4716!

I’ve never been one to get excited about traditional New Year’s Eve celebrations. As soon as Christmas is in my rear-view mirror, I swear off all jingly music, shiny paper, and the rich, heavy food ...

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Found in Translation

It’s interesting how family stories change in telling (and sometimes meaning) over time.

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Franks and Beans from Scratch

    I'm back with another bean blog! It’s been a while since I’ve had the canned...Read more

TCB Chef Wins America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation

If you watched America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation you already know the great news: our...Read more

Riesling Rocks

  The number one question I receive by a wide margin is “What’s your favorite wine?” More...Read more

Chinese Birthday Traditions

  Although my family comes from Burma, many of our traditions are deeply rooted in Chinese...Read more

Limited Space? Here's Your Grilling Solution

Grilling season is finally in full swing, and I couldn’t be more excited! After years of not...Read more

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