Katie is a former preschool teacher with a passion for cooking. During her teaching career, she began culinary school and graduated from Kendall College. Her love for teaching and cooking grew and led her to The Chopping Block.
Recent Posts
My Dog Ate My Lemon Pudding Cake
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a bit self-conscious when it comes to baking and pastry. I also have a very ornery dog with a huge appetite. He is too cute (and tall) for his own good!
I recently visited my soon-to-be in-laws and was met with some trouble cooking them dinner. The possibilities were endless but somewhat limited because their nieces and nephews are so, so picky! The ...
From Classroom to Kitchen: A Journey from Teacher to Chef
I spent a majority of my adult life teaching at a Reggio Emilia school in Chicago. “Reggio Emilia” is an approach to teaching that centers around the child as a person with developmental rights, each ...
