In the array of Korean cuisine, one dish reigns supreme: Kimchi. It's a versatile staple, gracing tables as a side or condiment for nearly every meal. Traditionally, it's made with Napa cabbage or ...
5 Ways to Use Up the Leafy Greens Going Bad in Your Fridge
If you’re anything like me, your fridge is a wreck and has been since approximately this time last year. Cleaning out the refrigerator (especially in the midst of a pandemic) is an onerous task to ...
The first Crossroads Diner: At the Intersection of Hospitality & Community of 2020 takes a turn down memory lane, back to my high school days. A relatively unsupervised 3-month summer stay in ...
The holidays are a great time for a little over indulgence with food and gifts, but with that, we create a lot of waste. With a little planning, you can reduce that amount of waste and make your ...
I love food. I love eating, I love cooking, and I love entertaining. But here’s the thing. I also love the Earth. And the more I learn about the way our eating habits negatively affect the Earth, the ...
In the seemingly never-ending pursuit of using less waste, keeping a green, less plastic kitchen, I found myself looking for alternatives to wrap my leftover produce, etc. I fell in love with some ...
Fight2Feed Fights Hunger in Chicago One Block at a Time
The truth about food waste is getting its time in the spotlight right now thanks in part to a new documentary by Anthony Bourdain called Wasted! This story of food waste is now available in select ...
A pantry can sometimes be both a blessing and a curse. We have been finding this out since we moved into our new condo last April and have had the cursed blessing of a pantry. The blessing side of it ...
Build a Healthier Community during Restaurant Giving Week
As a member of the food community, The Chopping Block not only aims to get the country to cook but also prides itself on taking responsibility for our impact in our local community. Part of that ...
