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The Whole Fish Trilogy: Books to Level-Up Your Seafood Game

I grew up in a small town in upstate New York that didn’t have much access to seafood in general, and I don’t think I’d be exaggerating to say virtually no access to truly good seafood at all. I ...

Searching for Scallops

Just one of the perks of living in the Panhandle of Florida is the close proximity to bays where oysters and scallops are harvested. One of my favorite late summer activities is to go to Cape San ...

Finding Fresh Fish

Growing up, summer started when Dad brought home the first catch. Striped bass grilled in foil over a bed of sliced zucchini and summer squash was and still is a staple for family dinners. This would ...

A Recipe Revival: Prosciutto Cups with Corn Custard

by Andrea 5/30/25 10:30 AM

When I first started working at The Chopping Block almost 23 years ago, our class...Read more

It's Easy Being Cheesy: Homemade Mozzarella

by William 5/29/25 10:30 AM

Now you might say it’s because I was raised in Wisconsin, but I claim there are few things...Read more

A Wedding Cake Tale

by Karen D 5/28/25 10:30 AM

I love to bake, and I’m frequently asked to bake cakes and cookies for all sorts of...Read more

Franks and Beans from Scratch

by Drake 5/23/25 10:30 AM

I'm back with another bean blog! It’s been a while since I’ve had the canned...Read more

TCB Chef Wins America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation

by Andrea 5/22/25 10:30 AM

If you watched America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation you already know the great news: our...Read more

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The Whole Fish Trilogy: Books to Level-Up Your Seafood Game

Searching for Scallops

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