Chris Cooks
Review of the Char-Broil® SmartChef™ Digital Electric Smoker
I've always considered myself a "serious cook," and most people who know me would probably say the same thing. But lately, I've been less sure about that. In my mind, "serious" cooks are meticulous. They insist on perfection and they will put in dramatically more effort for the smallest boost in flavor. They cling to […]
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January 19, 2016
Recipes
Grilled Pork Tossed With Fresh Herbs
My fear with this dish is that people will think it's either secretly complicated, or too simple to be worth trying. I mentioned on Instagram last night that I'm not one for declaring "favorites" with my dishes. I feel like bloggers use the word "favorite" way too often, so using it can come off as […]
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May 12, 2015
Chris Cooks
Food Writing and Why I Love It So
In college, my roommate was studying Culinary Arts (he's now the Chef De Cuisine of the Green Zebra in Chicago) and encouraged me to take a culinary fundamentals class. I was hooked. I loved everything about it and decided to take Culinary Arts on as my minor degree, with the goal of becoming a food writer […]
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January 30, 2015
