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Sold on Seafood

Some of you may know that I recently made a move down south. I’m lucky enough to be able to continue to work with The Chopping Block from the beautiful state of Florida. Which means I’ve been able to...

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Oh My Word, We’re Out of Cheese

I had a fleeting moment of paralyzing fear earlier this week when I experienced something unfamiliar and totally new to me: a refrigerator – my refrigerator – without… cheese. We hadn’t been grocery...

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Memorable Meals

Every now and then a person will experience a meal that can only be described as life changing. That’s the amazing power of food, and I am a firm believer in the taste buds being a great judge of...

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Healthy Grilling Guide

Give your stove and microwave a much-needed vacation and get grilling! June 20th marked the official first day of summer and there’s no denying that grilling is one of the best parts of the season....

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Girl and the Goat

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Girl and the Goat. What a lovely experience! I went with an old friend, and we were fortunate enough to join Chef Stephanie Izard right at the kitchen counter,...

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Top Food Trends Get a Healthy Makeover

Imagine my surprise when I read the article about food trends in Nation’s Restaurant News by Bret Thorn. Usually I open up an article on food trends to see mouth-watering pictures (aka food porn) of...

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I Will Not Stumble into Fall

As fall unfolds and the weather turns, a usual ritual for me is to ignore the gym for the month of October as I take a rest from summer and ease into the cooler weather. I am famous for not working out...

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Cooking Like our Ancestors

Last Sunday, I taught a class on charcuterie. It was a great opportunity to see that people are considering this style of cooking at home, rather than just going to a restaurant and ordering...

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New Year’s Day

Having been in the restaurant industry for 17 odd years, I’m used to my holidays being different from everyone else’s days off. Thanksgiving falls on a Sunday, Christmas is mostly on the right day, but...

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What Does “Cooked” Really Mean?

I recently looked up definitions of the word “cooked” online. Over and over, the definitions point to the application of heat to food as meaning “cooked”. But I wonder, are these definitions missing...

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New Experiences in the World of Fruits and Vegetables

On a recent sunny, if not warm, day I was inspired to take my son on a new adventure. We found ourselves in the Lincoln Park area and venturing into Whole Foods. Whole Foods Lincoln Park, Chicago For...

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Island Life

My wife and I just got back from the Caribbean for some fun in the sun and a little local island cuisine.  Whether it is a street side jerk chicken stand in Jamaica, tico tripleta and pinchos in Puerto...

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How to Smoke Seafood on your Big Green Egg

Given the heat the last few days, I’ve been craving lighter summer fare. It’s a little too warm for heavy food like pork shoulder and brisket. Smoked seafood, on the other hand, sounds pretty good....

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Good Things Come In Packages

No, I’m not talking about your favorite bag of chips or type of candy, I’m talking about the joy of food that is bundled, swaddled, wrapped or enclosed in some way.  I think there’s something very...

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‘Tis the Season for Bubbles

Whether sweet or dry, big or small or white, pink or red (yes, sparkling reds do exist), bubbles are a great addition to any holiday meal. Bubbles go well with all types of food which makes pairing...

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That’s Peachy: The Sequel

It’s that time of the year again. As we head into summer, peach season begins! The almighty peach is back. I declared my love for the peach last summer. Now that it has returned, so has my inspiration....

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Line Not Long Enough? Try Community Supported Fishing

The concept of “Community Supported” is everywhere these days.  The one that is most familiar is Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, where individuals can buy a share of weekly or monthly goods...

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