The Chopping Block Cooking & Wine Blog (5)

A Creamy Soup Full of Vegetables Not Heavy Cream

It's finally my favorite time of year: soup season! I am a big fan of one pot wonders packed full of flavor and satiety. I like to make big batches of soups or stews because they are easy to reheat, ...

A New Gem in New Buffalo

I recently visited my hometown in Michigan as I often do, and on my way back I was passing through New Buffalo and passed a sign labeled Farmette. This immediately caught my interest as it just ...

The Ultimate Guide to Building a Healthy, Family-Friendly Snack Dinner

Let’s face it: some nights, as parents, we are just tired. And I’ll admit that I’ve been feeling this a lot lately. Maybe you had a long day at work, chased after kids, or tackled an endless list of ...

Holiday Wine Shopping

You may not know what you’ll be drinking this holiday season, but your wine merchant does.

An Inside Look at Sushi Making

At The Chopping Block, our sushi classes offer a fun and interactive way to dive into the world of sushi making, whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills. Chef Alex recently took a ...

Blazing Barbacoa

This dish utilizes by far one of the oldest known cooking methods from across the world, not to mention one of the most labor-intensive ones as well. That's on account of having to dig a large hole ...

Apple Pie in a Jar

When the air is crisp, and the leaves have exploded in beautiful colors, what better way to celebrate the season than with a drink that tastes just like apple pie? Making big batches of this apple ...

The Unifying Power of Food: How Sharing a Meal Brings Us Together

There’s a story I often tell when people ask me why I became a chef. It wasn’t just about my love for food, though that certainly played a part. It was about the way food made me feel connected to ...

Apples A La Presse

There are a few reasons why fall is the best time of year. The oppressive summer heat is abating, mosquitos are dropping dead, new and wonderful fruit is coming into season, and of course the most ...

Planning A Private Cooking Event for Your Next Corporate or Social Outing

Let’s face it, we’ve all received an invite to a corporate outing and opened it with dread. Team building is such a buzz word in the corporate world. People plan team building events in the hopes of ...

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A Creamy Soup Full of Vegetables Not Heavy Cream

A New Gem in New Buffalo

The Ultimate Guide to Building a Healthy, Family-Friendly Snack Dinner

Holiday Wine Shopping

An Inside Look at Sushi Making

Blazing Barbacoa

Apple Pie in a Jar

The Unifying Power of Food: How Sharing a Meal Brings Us Together

Apples A La Presse

Planning A Private Cooking Event for Your Next Corporate or Social Outing

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