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Author Archives: Frank Chlumsky

Frank Chlumsky, former executive chef of Philander's restaurant in Oak Park, teaches in Chicago at Kendall College's School of Culinary Arts. In his 37-year career, Frank has owned restaurants in Michigan City, Ind., and in Lake Geneva, Wis. He has also been executive chef at the Saddle & Cycle Club in Chicago. Frank lives in Forest Park, where he cooks for pleasure. https://www.kendall.edu/learn/culinary-arts/  

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Surprising Spam – the non-email variety

by Frank Chlumsky January 29, 2013January 29, 2021

But as we so often say in today’s culture, “It is what it is,” so I hope you can forgive this slight aberration and join me in the discovery — or rediscovery — of the extraordinarily popular food phenomenon known throughout the world as Spam.

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Gadgets galore: a few recommendations

by Frank Chlumsky November 27, 2012January 29, 2021
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Taking the stick, and stickiness, out of taffy apples

by Frank Chlumsky October 30, 2012
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Boston Brown Bread… in a can?

by Frank Chlumsky September 25, 2012
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Cabbage rolls: A labor (day) of love

by Frank Chlumsky August 28, 2012
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Ah, summer, when zucchini is in full bloom

by Frank Chlumsky July 31, 2012
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Too fried to cook? Try a frittata

by Frank Chlumsky June 26, 2012February 11, 2021
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Remembering Mom’s favorite recipes

by Frank Chlumsky May 8, 2012February 11, 2021
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Fat or unfat pork? That is the question

by Frank Chlumsky March 27, 2012February 11, 2021
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The Dining Room at Kendall College is worth a visit

by Frank Chlumsky February 28, 2012February 11, 2021

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