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Josh

Josh
Josh Cocks is a comedian and food enthusiast living in Chicago. He recently joined The Chopping Block and you can find him in class or @thejoshcocks
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Zinfandel + Meat = A Pairing You Can't Pass Up

Let me tell you a little story about a bottle from Sonoma County. It was a fine bottle, made of the best type of glass… the kind you put alcohol in. It shone with promise and purpose, excited about ...

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Five Tips for Better Chili

I know, I know. You already have the world's greatest, undisputed, competition-winning-if-you’d-ever-submit-it chili recipe. You have that special tequnique of stirring counter-clockwise in your ...

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Stop Treating Spaghetti Squash Like Pasta

It sounds like a cruel trick to make you eat healthier like “turkey bacon” instead of “bacon” or “real corn” instead of “candy corn.” Every time its name gets mentioned we hear the same question: ...

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Reducing Balsamic Pumps Up Flavor

Let’s be honest, sometimes we get a little sick of putting ketchup on everything, right? I mean, it’s the perfect combination of salty, processed sugar, and funny sounds when you squeeze it out but ...

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Spatchcock and Roll

Ya’ll like chicken? Of course you do, it's like the official bird of America (Editor’s Note: No, it isn’t)! Chicken is so good that we will tell people that whatever exotic food is on their plate ...

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Dry Your Eye: How to Chop Onions without Crying

A very kind and tolerant person once said “There are no stupid questions.” I think there are lots of stupid questions, like “Will this holographic Charizard card be worth enough for retirement?” or ...

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Corny Tips on the Perfect Ear of Corn

A very kind and tolerant person once said “There are no stupid questions.” But I think there are lots of stupid questions, like “Will there be another X-Men Movie?” or “Does this fedora look good?” ...

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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

Highlighting a Unique Herb: Tarragon

A coworker recently asked me what my favorite nontraditional herb is. It was a great question, and...Read more

Hot Honey: A Fiery and Sweet Condiment

  A current drive through any city neighborhood tells you farmers’ market season is upon us,...Read more

What I Got Out of a 15-Pound Prime Rib Roast

As a chef, I’m always looking for ways to stretch ingredients and make the most out of quality...Read more

What to Do with an Abundance of Rhubarb

  Rhubarb is thriving this time of year here in the Midwest, both in home gardens and in the...Read more

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