Trevor Olsen, a chef and Chicago native, brings a passion for global street and comfort food, elevating recognizable dishes with elaborate style. His diverse experience has led him to instructing classes at The Chopping Block with pleasure. Trevor takes immense pride in using cuisine to make special moments memorable, consistently pushing to leave a lasting impression on guests.
Recent Posts
Holiday Chinese 5 Spice Candied Nuts
When the holiday season approaches, I always get plenty of use out of my home kitchen. One tradition that I hold dear is crafting batches of Chinese 5 Spice Candied Nuts. Whether destined for the ...
In all my culinary career, few techniques offer the depth and complexity that burnt allium provides. Burnt allium is the practice of charring allium family members like onions, garlic, and shallots ...
When the cool air of Autumn arrives in Chicago, my wife often longs for her hometown of New Orleans. She misses the lively parades, the soulful jazz music, and most of all, the comforting food that ...
Tangzhong: The Japanese Secret to the Fluffiest Bread
It was some years back… I was running a kitchen for a brewery on Chicago's Northside, where crafting savory dishes was my forte. Baking bread? Not my usual gig.
Ditch the Potato Salad: 3 Easy Grilled Sides to Bring to your Next BBQ
The summer is far from over and with plenty of sunny days and warm weather ahead, we can expect plenty more barbeques and backyard bashes with friends and family in the next few months.
