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West of the Loop

From scratch cooking. DIY kitchen projects. Home food preservation. Recipes from my kitchen due west of Chicago’s Loop.

West of the Loop

Emily Paster is a Chicago-based food writer and recipe developer with over 10 years of experience in the culinary world. A former attorney, Emily brings passion, a sharp intellect, and attention to detail to her globally-inspired Jewish cuisine.

From scratch cooking. DIY kitchen projects. Home food preservation. Recipes from my kitchen due west of Chicago’s Loop.

https://www.westoftheloop.com/

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