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Did You Miss Apple Fest?

We're still reeling from the amazing Apple Fest that took place in Lincoln Square at the beginning of this month.

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It’s Time for Another Installment of Apple Fest

If you are an avid reader of The Chopping Blog and a loyal customer to our Lincoln Square location, I don’t have to explain to you what Apple Fest is. But if you are a newcomer, then get ready for ...

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Sourcing the Classics for Holiday Baking

Over the years, my family has curated a menu of holiday “must-haves.” Thanksgiving turkey and mashed potato recipes picked from Gourmet magazines of years past, Christmas beef tenderloin and ...

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Embracing Fall with NorPro’s Apple Master

Fall is often a mere blip in our city’s seasonal existence, before the long winter comes rolling in. Not this year! After a rather mild summer, Chicago is enjoying a slow, warm transition to fall. We ...

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The History of Our Apple Pie

It's not a legend. The Chopping Block's Apple Pie recipe was the first recipe ever created and taught here. Needless to say, I am a bit sentimental about our apple pie.

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