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Ron

Ron
Ron Martin is a Chef-Instructor at The Chopping Block. His food background began in a small town in southeastern Indiana and quickly blossomed into a full on love of food and flavors. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and also has a degree in Elementary Education. He never misses an opportunity to expand his palate and learn new styles and foods. Ron's number one partner in his culinary adventures is his wife Sharon and sometimes their two teenagers. Besides working at TCB, he enjoys working on home improvement projects, making good beer, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, playing golf (poorly), and hanging out with his family, 2 dogs and 2 cats.

Recent Posts

Potatoes Anna Redux

“You like potato and I like potahto You like tomato and I like tomahto Potato, potahto, tomato, tomahto. Let's call the whole thing off…”

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A Guide to Spatchcocking a Chicken

Everyone loves roasted chicken, but have you ever tried spatchcocking? Say what?

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Pep Up your Cooking with Smoked Paprika

A student recently asked me whether smoked paprika was actually smoked with wood. I was fairly certain that it was, and decided to explore this subject for my first blog for The Chopping Block.

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Celebrate the Season with Spring Onions

  French Onion Soup wasn’t the only reason Julia Child said, “It is hard to imagine a...Read more

Veracruz Fish Broil

  Veracruz-style cuisine is a great example of how simple ingredients can create bold flavors....Read more

From Chicagoland to the Coast: Finding the Freshest Catch

  Each year, my family takes a trip to Florida. It's become a tradition that we always look...Read more

Let’s Get Together Over a Meal

  Food has the power to bring people together. There is no social balm quite like sharing a...Read more

Trade Girl Scout Cookies for Homemade Samoas

  We’re right in the middle of Girl Scout cookie season. I always look forward to seeing my...Read more

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