Red Beans and Rice Cake: Korean Food Adventures, Part 1
Just over a month ago, I stopped by The Chopping Block on my way to the Korean embassy in Chicago. Now, I'm writing from Deokso, South Korea, miles away from everyone and everything I knew.
Cinnamon rolls are a treat I enjoy only once or twice a year. I should really eat them more often, but here’s my dilemma. I buy the tubes of cinnamon rolls from the store, and I know they are ...
It's my favorite time of year: football season. Tailgating, Super Bowl parties, eating food with your fingers. How can life get any better? For me, it is all about the food, game and friends. Whether ...
Which to Use: Food Processors vs. Blenders vs. Immersion Blenders?
Kitchen space is a valuable commodity, so do you really need a food processor and a blender on your counter? What about that immersion blender stuck in your drawer?
Less than one week ago, Chicago welcomed its first food museum. Foodseum is a free, pop-up museum currently featuring an interactive exhibit "The Hot Dog and Encased Meat of the World." The museum ...
Fall Baking: It's Time for Cookies and Apple Fest Pie
As the temperatures begin to dip here in Chicago, it is important to rejoice in all of the fun fall baking we can look forward to now that we can finally turn our ovens on again! The two desserts I ...
In April of this year, The Chopping Block launched a new website. At over 100 pages, it was a labor of love and took almost a year to complete. We knew it was the right move when we started receiving ...
I have recently decided to get in touch with my family's roots. Of course, there are many ways to do that. But I decided to honor my heritage by making some of the food that my parents remember ...
