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Black Bean Dip for a Healthy Choice at Cookouts

In January of this year, I declared it the year I was going to get in shape and lose weight. For those of you who don’t know, I lost 70 pounds in 1999-2000 and maintained that weight loss for years.

Summer BBQ Bash: A Cookout without the Cleanup

Everyone loves a backyard barbecue, especially when you don’t have to do any prep, cooking or clean up! That’s why you and the whole family should join The Chopping Block for our upcoming Summer BBQ ...

Nixtamalized Corn (Hominy)

by Trevor 4/11/25 10:30 AM

I’m always looking for new projects that help me understand food on a deeper level,...Read more

Our Favorite Carrot Cake

by Kelly K 4/10/25 10:30 AM

It is once again springtime here in the Midwest, which got me thinking about one of my...Read more

A Cocktail to Summon Spring

by Max 4/9/25 10:30 AM

In my neck of the woods, Spring has been fickle so far this year. Flitting in and out so as...Read more

Dining at Alinea

by Kate A 4/8/25 10:30 AM

I recently had the opportunity to check off a huge bucket list experience – dining at...Read more

Time Flies When You’re Having Fun at TCB

by Lisa C 4/4/25 10:30 AM

I cannot believe that The Chopping Block has been around for 28 years! I am in awe of my...Read more

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Black Bean Dip for a Healthy Choice at Cookouts

Summer BBQ Bash: A Cookout without the Cleanup

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