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Hot Tamales
One of the cool things about working at The Chopping Block as long as I have is watching people come and go, to later flourish on their own in the food industry. In fact, I often think about writing a...
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Hot Summer, Cold Soup
What to make for dinner on a hot summer day? Soup of course! That’s right, I said soup. Chilled soup to be exact. You’re probably thinking gazpacho. While gazpacho can be really delicious, I like to go...
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Dim Sum for Everyone
Dim sum is a fun and social way of eating a variety of Chinese foods that are commonly prepared in small steamer baskets and pushed around on wheeled carts right up to your table. The portions are...
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The Skinny on Snacking
I review food logs for my patients and magazines and one very common thing I’ve seen is most people do not know the difference between a treat and a snack. A TREAT is something that is not filling and...
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And a Happy National Smile Power Day to you, too!
As this blog is being posted, most of the American world will be celebrating National Smile Power Day. A beautiful and glorious event celebrated with decorating the traditional Smiles Tree, exchanging...
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Soup for All Seasons
As the temperature outside continue to climb, the air conditioning inside our office slides further into arctic tundra levels. As a result, I had soup for lunch today while the 95 degree summer air is...
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Valentine’s Dreams
Ahhh yes, Valentine’s Day! The day of cupid! The day of love! The day of red colored items! This holiday is slowly becoming one of my top 25 favorite holidays of the year. While I do have a lover, and...
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Couscous: The Food So Nice They Named it Twice
I recently took myself on a food adventure, which translates into “Lauren attempts to make a food she’s never tried before but constantly hears how delicious it is”. I decided to finally give making...
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Rolling Sushi: Where to Buy Ingredients in Chicago
Chicago is a good place to find quality sushi bars and restaurants. I really enjoy going out for a fantastic sushi meal, but only on occasion since it can be quite pricey. Last week, I got really...
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Cho Sun Ok: Korean Barbeque Beauty
I have recently discovered another favorite restaurant spot in Chicago that offers delicious food, table-side preparation, huge portions, fair prices, and it’s BYOB. Photo Courtesy of Cho Sun Ok It was...
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