There have been quite a few birthdays at The Chopping Block recently. One of my favorite things to learn about people is their “Birthday Dinners,” or the meal that they look forward to each birthday ...
After the holidays are over and life slows down again, it's the perfect time to stay in and make cozy meals. There’s nothing I love more than a really good bowl of soup, especially when I'm not ...
Fall in Love with Apples' Health Benefits and this Recipe
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. We've heard this old-school mantra all our lives. But just how true is that statement about the quintessential fall fruit?
Curry isn't just delicious; it also offers several health benefits. Many of the spices used in curry, like turmeric, ginger, and cumin are packed with antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory ...
If I were to ever utter any regrets about my life, it would be the years I wasted being a picky eater. My remorse comes into play when I think of the doors that I never opened when I’d be given the ...
I was preparing a curry with a Moroccan leaning. Everyone’s Favorite Grocery Store had no couscous (?) except for pearled/Israeli couscous of which it had two kinds (?). I wanted fine couscous, so of ...
Apparently fried dough is the element that binds all of humanity together. I will, without fact-checking, state that every civilization has such an item as a cornerstone of their culinary repertoire. ...
I can eat soup 365 days a year, but somehow it tastes better when the temperature is below freezing. You should always have a piping how bowl of soup while you watch snow fall outside.
Several years ago, I decided that we should try to incorporate more vegetarian meals into our lifestyle. I had heard the concept “Meatless Monday” and thought it would be a fun way to remember to ...
Need a New Way to Use Butternut Squash? Try it as a Dip
Butternut squash is synonymous with the autumn season, but it’s actually a year-round vegetable (technically fruit, I know). We all have that favorite butternut squash soup recipe we all love, and ...
