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Nina

Nina
Nina studied Dietetics and Applied Nutrition at Johnson & Wales University, where she gained both nutrition knowledge and culinary skills. She is currently pursuing a master's degree at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, working toward becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist. Nina has always been passionate about sharing her insights into cooking and nutritional sciences, which led her to join The Chopping Block.

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Chinese Birthday Traditions

Although my family comes from Burma, many of our traditions are deeply rooted in Chinese culture, as my grandfather and my grandmother’s parents were originally from China. In Chinese culture, ...

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Pancakes for Desserts? These Apple Banana Oat Pancakes Satisfy

I’ve always loved experimenting with ways to make desserts healthier. After a meal, I often find myself craving something sweet. While an occasional indulgence is completely fine, I enjoy taking on ...

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A Simple and Flavorful Twist on Bean Dip

I am tired of hummus. Don’t get me wrong, it tastes amazing, and I will never turn it down, though I have decided I have a new favorite bean dip. But if you are looking for a good hummus recipe, ...

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Are Carbs Really Bad for You? The Truth About Carbohydrates

You may have heard about diet trends like "cutting carbs," "low carb," or "avoiding carbs." As a graduate student studying nutrition, I get asked: “What’s up with carbs, anyway?” and “Are carbs ...

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Salsa Macha (Mexican Chili Crisp)

Salsa Macha is a Mexican type of chili oil or chili crisp with a toasty, smoky, and nutty flavor that is an amazing, underrated condiment! "Macha" derives from the word "machacar," which translates ...

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Burmese Street Food: Samosa Thoke

You likely have heard of samosas, a spiced potato or sometimes meat filled fried pastry. They are flavorful, crispy, and filling-amazing little treat. Burmese-style samosas are a bit different. Thoke ...

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Essential Asian Ingredients

Have you ever walked into an international grocery store or an Asian grocery store and were overwhelmed by the number of different sauces, pastes, or vinegars, or the different types and brands?

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The Magic of… Seaweed?

Different types of seaweed have always fascinated me. With their amazing nutrient quality, I consider them a “super food.” At my university, I set up a tasting table to let others experience and ...

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What's the Tea?

I have always been obsessed with coffee, just like most of us are, not only for the taste but for the caffeine kick. Though recently, I have found myself drifting away from making myself coffee or ...

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Home Makes Healthier Eating Possible

As a future registered dietitian studying nutrition, I try to make healthy home-cooked meals as much as possible, but that doesn’t always happen. However, there is one aspect of my cooking that gives ...

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It's Easy Being Cheesy: Homemade Mozzarella

  Now you might say it’s because I was raised in Wisconsin, but I claim there are few things...Read more

A Wedding Cake Tale

  I love to bake, and I’m frequently asked to bake cakes and cookies for all sorts of...Read more

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

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