Did you know we bake and serve free chocolate chip cookies in our BlueStar kitchen inside Abt every weekend? That’s right, every weekend. What started as a demo over a decade ago is now a legendary tradition that customers adore. To celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, we’re showing our appreciation for our hard-working cookie experts who keep the Abt shopping experience alive—Abby, Isaac, Easha, Gabriella and Kathleen. We had the pleasure…
The long-awaited BlueStar dual fuel range has finally been released! The latest creation by the brand’s engineers brings all the best of both electric and gas-powered cooking technologies to one appliance. And with it comes a revolution for both the gas burners on top and the electric-fueled oven within. Read on to learn all about how the new dual fuel range from BlueStar goes up against the competition…and wins. Gas-Fueled X-8 Sealed…
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, and that means it’s corned beef season. While this particular writer normally prefers it served with cabbage, BlueStar Chef Susan’s corned beef hash is a mighty take on an Irish-American classic. Keep in mind that this recipe does need to be left in the fridge overnight, but the cooking is easier than some other corned beef recipes. Chef Susan is using one of BlueStar’s traditional gas ranges.…
March is finally here, and it’s a month we associate with St. Patrick’s Day and Irish heritage. Chicago has a strong history of both, so Chef Susan from BlueStar picked the perfect recipe: shepherd’s pie. She described it perfectly: “It’s a traditional Irish dish with lots of variations. If you look it up online, you’d probably come up with tons of different recipes. That’s because it started as kind of a ‘clean…
Things are getting spooky at Abt! In addition to our scheduled costume contest (you may see some fun outfits on the sales floor on October 31) we’ve decided to start making some Halloween-themed snacks with a little help from BlueStar chef Susan Swanson. Here in our BluesStar kitchen, Susan creates bites that will help pack the kids with protein before they run off trick-or-treating, or appetizers for parents hanging out with friends…
The days are growing colder, and that means it’s time to start warming up those baking recipes. We certainly are at Abt thanks to a collaboration with BlueStar‘s Susan Swanson, who crafts beautifully-made recipes that fit the season. She’ll even be doing it in-house here at Abt all throughout the season (check out our schedule to see what she’ll be cooking and when she’ll be by so you can grab a sample).…
Witness culinary masterpieces at Abt’s BlueStar kitchen. Now through the end of the year, we’ll be hosting various cooking demos from fall favorites to holiday classics. The iconic appliance brand, known for their colorful, high-end offering, is sending Chef Susan Swanson to Abt to make eight different dishes for our guests to enjoy. Twice a month, Chef Susan will visit to demonstrate how to make fun, delicious seasonal recipes. The best part?…
Sick of the constant war between deep dish and thin crust? Ditch the debate and look for more creative takes on classic pies. There’s no doubt that anyone who enters the Abt BlueStar kitchen on certain Wednesdays will fall in love with new and inspirational pizza recipes fresh from our BlueStar ovens. Every other Wednesday, BlueStar culinary expert Susan Swanson brings her recipe-crafting prowess to Abt. As you browse the atrium, you…
The newest addition to our ever-evolving showroom had its official opening last night, with a special event led by renowned local chef Paul Kahan. Chef Kahan, best known as the creative force behind Chicago restaurants Blackbird, avec, and The Publican, among others, stopped by Abt to lead guests through a multi-course cooking demonstration utilizing BlueStar kitchen appliances. Attendees got to enjoy Chef Kahan’s dishes, and everyone also walked away with a copy…
