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A Chef’s Approach to Camp Cooking

When we decided to relocate to upstate New York part of the agenda was to spend more time enjoying the outdoors. Living in Chicago, this was one area of life that was definitely lacking. In order to ...

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New Product Alert: Hestan Cookware at TCB

The Chopping Block is now carrying a new stainless steel cookware line in our Lincoln Square location, and I can’t wait to tell you all about it!

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Love Thy Le Creuset and this Curried Chickpea Stew

Le Creuset cookware is an investment, but it will someday become an heirloom for your family or friends! Whether you have just one piece or a whole set, we’ll go over some tips for keeping your ...

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How to Properly Heat your Pan so Food Won't Stick

Let me tell you a story that may sound familiar. There was once a man who cooked a boneless skinless chicken breast. He put his skillet on the stove and turned the heat on. He added some oil and then ...

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You Need Le Creuset in Your Kitchen

Our most popular class here at The Chopping Block is Knife Skills, which gives you a solid foundation for cooking by teaching you how to be efficient with a knife. Our chefs always say that a sharp ...

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Cast Iron Care: Making an Oldie New Again

The term “age ain't nothing but a number” couldn’t be truer when talking about cast iron. This classic cookware may take a touch more love to keep in great condition, but what about cooking isn’t ...

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Crazy for Le Creuset

I’ve become quite the Le Creuset collector over the past few years. Taking advantage of our employee discount at The Chopping Block has certainly helped to feed my little addiction, but I’m always on ...

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Stock Your Arsenal: What are You Cooking With?

Is one of your new year's resolutions to start cooking more? Did Santa bring you that Le Creuset Braiser or KitchenAide Stand Mixer you wanted? If not, this is the best time of year to get great ...

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My Adventures with a Le Creuset Braiser

I recently received a Le Creuset braiser as a prize for a raffle. I was very excited, as I had heard very good things about Le Creuset. Did you know this cookware has been made in France since 1925 ...

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Fall in Love with Le Creuset

Iconic, indestructible, intimidating? Since 1925, Le Creuset has set the standard for homemade haute cuisine.

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