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…
Welcome to 2023! It’s a new year and that means it’s time to start making a few small changes, and here at Abt we think some resolutions can be absolutely delicious. If you’re hoping to learn a new skill or work on some new recipes, check out this biscuits and gravy recipe. BlueStar’s very own Chef Susan Swanson will be here every few weeks showing off her skills and sharing recipes for…
It’s official: BlueStar cooking demos are coming back to Abt! After the great turnout for the holiday season, the cooking demos will return for a new batch of kitchen classics. We’ll kick off another collection of delicious eats on Wednesday, January 11, with biscuits and gravy. Whether it’s a fun Mother’s Day brunch idea or grilling classics for Father’s Day, there’s something for everyone. As with our 2022 demonstrations, there will…
We’re in the home stretch of the holiday season, and soon we’ll be wrapping and unwrapping gifts, spending time with close friends and family, and, best of all, sharing beautiful foods we create together. At Abt, Chef Susan from BlueStar was ready to craft her favorite Christmas cookie recipe in our BlueStar kitchen. But she had a hard time choosing just one, so we got to try out both her Christmas baubles…
We’re finally running out of Thanksgiving leftovers, and we’re done with turkey for a while…there are only so many turkey sandwiches you can make (and have with stuffing on the side). That’s why we were excited to welcome back BlueStar chef Susan Swanson and her treasure trove of recipes. We need some new dinner ideas, some that aren’t as poultry-focused. She came into the Abt BlueStar kitchen to showcase an herbaceous, citrusy…
We’re well into November, meaning it’s time to lock down that Thanksgiving turkey recipe and side dishes. Whether you’re heading to a host’s home this year or are crafting your own recipes for loved ones close to you, there’s nothing quite like parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. That’s what Bluestar Chef Susan Swanson thinks too; she came over to Abt’s iconic BlueStar kitchen to help us ring in the season with her…
