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Mary Ross

Mary Ross is an internationally-recognized wine and food professional, educator and journalist. Read more about Mary at http://www.thechoppingblock.com/meet-our-sommelier.

Spice Up Your Summer with Wine

Thanks to The Chopping Block's guests and team members for welcoming me as one of your new Sommeliers! Folks ask me all the time, “What does a Sommelier do: sit around and taste delicious wine all ...

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

by Trevor 5/13/25 10:30 AM

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

by Kelly K 5/9/25 10:30 AM

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

Chicago Bakeries Worth The Wait

by Kate A 5/8/25 10:30 AM

I’m always asked by friends, local to Chicago and those visiting, for the best places to eat...Read more

Summerween

by Lisa C 5/7/25 10:30 AM

Did you know that there is a large faction of people that celebrate Halloween in the summer?...Read more

What is Chinese Black Vinegar and How to Use It?

by Sara 5/6/25 10:30 AM

Believe it or not, in all my years of professional cooking, I had never used Chinese black...Read more

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