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Squash Blossoms are Awesome (Especially when Stuffed & Fried)

When summer begins, most people get excited for beaches, vacations and school being over. But what makes ME a happy summertime girl? Farmers markets! From unique varieties of herbs, to almost unheard ...

Five Favorite Kitchen Tools to Elevate Home Cooking

Somewhere in the sea of available kitchen gadgets, we know that there are some Holy Grail tools that will make prep, cooking and clean-up a breeze. These are the workhorses of the kitchen, and to ...

Ready for Grilling Action: Keep It Clean

Grilling season has finally arrived! Chicago winters seem to last forever, but that only makes the grilling season that much more special. Cleaning your grill isn’t quite as exciting as firing it up ...

Food Comics: Summer Sangria

We are pleased to introduce Food Comics from The Chopping Block where our resident Cartoonist Tom O'Brien illustrates his cooking adventures. Here, he shows us how to make a Strawberry Peach Sangria ...

VersaTHAIl Green Curry

To many, Thai food seems intimidating. It has lots of unfamiliar ingredients and seemingly difficult cooking techniques. However, Thai food from scratch is easier than you may think, and with a a few ...

Adventures in Preservation: Dehydrated Rhubarb

Spring is one of the most magical seasons for a cook. Farmers markets are opening throughout the city, rare seasonal produce start appearing in grocery stores like fiddlehead ferns, ramps, or my ...

Become a Grill Master with our New Guide to Grilling

If you haven't already broken out your grill from its winter hibernation, what are you waiting for? Summer is finally here!

Eat and Explore Chicago's Neighborhoods

There's no question Chicago's neighborhoods are full of culture and culinary treasures. One local chef is bringing attention to the culinary secrets in two of her favorite areas through walking ...

Roasted Poblano Mac and Cheese

It’s barbecue season and, while I love grilling up a storm, sides are often my favorite part of a barbecue. Beans, greens, potato salads, and my personal favorite, mac & cheese are easy dishes to ...

Avoid a Sugar Overload and Learn How to Can and Preserve Naturally

Refined sugar is public enemy number one today. So, what's a home cook who loves to can and preserve summer fruits and vegetables to do? Can the natural way!

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Squash Blossoms are Awesome (Especially when Stuffed & Fried)

Five Favorite Kitchen Tools to Elevate Home Cooking

Ready for Grilling Action: Keep It Clean

Food Comics: Summer Sangria

VersaTHAIl Green Curry

Adventures in Preservation: Dehydrated Rhubarb

Become a Grill Master with our New Guide to Grilling

Eat and Explore Chicago's Neighborhoods

Roasted Poblano Mac and Cheese

Avoid a Sugar Overload and Learn How to Can and Preserve Naturally

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