The Chopping Block Cooking & Wine Blog

Kate A

Kate is the General Manager of The Chopping Block. Originally from the East Coast, she moved to Chicago 8 years ago and loves the strong food culture of the city. She loves entertaining for friends, trying new restaurants, and cooking (of course). Her friends know not to eat until she's snapped a picture of any dish! She credits her mom and grandmothers for getting her interested in cooking at an early age. Her most utilized tool in the kitchen is the recipe book her late grandmother left her. Kate also enjoys traveling and is on a mission to visit each baseball stadium in America, but even then she's really there to sample the local food!

Build a Healthier Community during Restaurant Giving Week

As a member of the food community, The Chopping Block not only aims to get the country to cook but also prides itself on taking responsibility for our impact in our local community. Part of that ...

The Spiralizer Makes Vegetables Fun and Delicious

Fact: I love cooking gadgets. So when I got a spiralizer for Christmas, I was really excited! It’s turned out to be one of my favorite tools in the kitchen. The spiralizer makes it really easy to ...

Dim Sum – Another Way to Share a Meal

Dim Sum? Some what? If you’ve never had the opportunity to enjoy dim sum, you’re missing out! Small dishes, wheeled on a cart to your table providing you the chance to try a number of dishes? I’m in. ...

You Successfully Tackled Turkey - Now On To Soup

You nailed the turkey yesterday, didn’t you? Then you enjoyed that epic turkey sandwich at midnight… the one with the stuffing and cranberry sauce. But now you’re wondering what to do with the rest ...