There are so many cleaning supplies on the market. Even a simple trip to the grocery store for cleaning supplies leaves me feeling a little overwhelmed. But while the options seem unlimited, there’s ...
Universal Stone: A Shortcut for Tough Cleaning Projects
We carry a few cleaning products at The Chopping Block, but none are as versatile as the Universal Stone. The number of surfaces you can clean with this little stone is pretty huge, ranging from ...
There’s a lot to learn about routine in a professional kitchen. From the order of tasks that need to be completed to open, to the timing observed when preparing ingredients and dishes, to the ...
Caring for cast iron can seem daunting. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about seasoning and cleaning cast iron, but I hope to clear those up with a few simple tips. Cast iron skillets and ...
A customer recently poked his head into the dishroom at our Lincoln Square location. He wanted to know whether or not Le Creuset cookware was difficult to clean and whether it was worth the ...
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 ...
Avoiding Cleaning Your Oven? Follow These Steps for an Easy Clean
It seems like our ovens are always on at The Chopping Block. From baked granola and frittatas in the morning to roasted vegetables and meats at night, we’ve always got something in the oven. And of ...
Hate Doing Dishes? Get Your Pots and Pans Clean with these 4 Easy Tips
Cooking allows you to experiment, use your hands, and create an amazing finished product. Sharing that food with your friends and loved ones is even better. But as fun as cooking a dish and sharing ...
A Clean Kitchen is a Happy Kitchen: Three Organizing and Cleaning Tips
If there is one thing anyone in the culinary world knows, it's that cleaning and organizing is 50% of cooking. But you don't have to be a professional chef to adopt some of the tried and true methods ...
I’ve always been a total learning junkie. Even back in the day I was a Class A nerd, taking classes like Etymology and Philosophy in addition to my usual high school course load. I’ve continued my ...
