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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 forward to because we visit different parts of the state each year. There’s something special about escaping ...

Let’s Get Together Over a Meal

Food has the power to bring people together. There is no social balm quite like sharing a table with someone. Over human history, one can find countless examples of treaties being brokered, feuds ...

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 friends post their daughter’s links on social media to buy cookies, and seeing the Girl Scout troops at our ...

Lemon Fettuccine: A Taste of Spring

I love preparing homemade pasta because it’s a really fun activity with extremely delicious results. One of our most popular classes at The Chopping Block, and my favorite class to teach, is our ...

Pi Day All Month

Of all of the dorky holidays that we celebrate, Pi Day might be my favorite. Though I’d never describe myself as a math person, any holiday that honors an entire genre of dessert is worth celebrating ...

Cucumber Shrimp Boats: An Easy, Satisfying Alternative to Sushi Rolls

If you love sushi but struggle with rolling it at home, you're not alone. Getting the perfect roll can be tricky, and sometimes, you just want something simple without sacrificing flavor. Enter ...

Enjoying New Zealand through Food and Wine

New Zealand is a land of breathtaking landscapes, but its culinary scene is just as remarkable. From fresh seafood and world-class lamb to the legendary meat pies and Māori hāngī (traditional New ...

Use your Starter for Sourdough Muffins

Anytime I need to feed our sourdough starter here at The Chopping Block, I’m overcome with the urge to bake something! I saved some discard from the feeding and decided to try something different. We ...

Shepherd's Pie for St. Paddy's Day

I don’t know about you, but I am way too old and way over going out bar hopping for St. Patrick’s Day - a tradition that is very prevalent in Chicago. If you are like me, then you would probably ...

Tostones with Garlic-Lime Cilantro Sauce

At some point this month, we all looked at the price tag for a carton of eggs and gasped. I wandered the aisles of my local grocery store, thinking about ways to make a satisfying snack (or meal if ...

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From Chicagoland to the Coast: Finding the Freshest Catch

Let’s Get Together Over a Meal

Trade Girl Scout Cookies for Homemade Samoas

Lemon Fettuccine: A Taste of Spring

Pi Day All Month

Cucumber Shrimp Boats: An Easy, Satisfying Alternative to Sushi Rolls

Enjoying New Zealand through Food and Wine

Use your Starter for Sourdough Muffins

Shepherd's Pie for St. Paddy's Day

Tostones with Garlic-Lime Cilantro Sauce

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