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Ken Polk

@chichefken
batterandberries.com

A Chicago native, son, and consummate foodie with Southern roots, Northern flair and global experiences, Ken brings over 25 years of culinary expertise to the Batter & Berries kitchen. His passion is food and serving people the best, most flavorful food possible. He loves dining and collaborating with other chefs and artisans to create unique dishes guests crave.

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This Heart Cake Is Basically the Grown Up Version of a Conversation Heart 💗 This heart-shaped pink cake is a perfect Valentine's Day dessert! The heart-shaped layers are made of a sweet vanilla cake 🍰 and filled with rich chocolate ganache 🍫 For an easy and elegant topper, snip a few fresh roses and petals and place them right on the cake 🌹 If you want to lean into the "conversation heart" vibe, pipe a message in the center of the heart with red icing and express that mushy side 💌 Grab the recipe from @college_housewife at the link in our bio!
Blood Orange Pitcher Margaritas 🍊 Citrus season is here!! Citrus always comes into season right around the time everyone starts to become antsy for spring, and nothing that speaks to @jennifahbravo's warm weather soul like a good marg 🍹 This blood orange margarita is not only delicious but also has a gorgeous color ♥️ with a ton of flavor that pairs super well with tequila and lime. Grab the recipe at the link in our bio!
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Soup 🥣 Nothing says winter to us more than soup, and this creamy, cheesy beet soup is perfect for cold days and a cozy Valentine’s Day dinner 💕 This soup is really simple to make, but it does take a little time, due to the fact that you need to roast the beets. But hands on wise, this soup is very easy 🙌🏼 If you’re not a fan of goat cheese, try something creamy in its place, maybe mascarpone or even Brie! Serve this soup with a simple side salad and toasted bread 🥖 As always, you can grab the recipe from @halfbakedharvest at the link in our bio!
How to Style a Pretty Bar Cart for Valentine's Day (or Any Day)🥂💖 If you're hosting this Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day (even if you're not, and just want to look at something pretty for the final stretch of winter ❄️), check out some of our go-to
Surf & Turf Date Night Dinner 🦞🥩 This type of meal is a perfect ‘occasion’ meal. It doesn’t have to be for Valentine's Day necessarily (but also perfect for it!). Think celebration meal, anniversary meal, or just an ‘I love you’ ❤️ and you deserve a nice surf and turf kind of meal! Grab the recipe from @college_housewife at the link in our bio!
Throw a Sweet Galentine's Day Party to Celebrate Friendship 💕👯‍♀️✨ While Leslie Knope may have celebrated with waffles, we are celebrating our tribe this Galentine's Day with a crepe cake, heart-shaped cookies, and a delicious cocktail🍹 in festive DIY glasses! Head to the link in our profile to see how @boxwoodavenue hosts a Galentine's Day Party 🙌🏼
A Classic Hot Toddy to Fight Away the Sniffles 🤧 Widely known for its medicinal qualities, a hot toddy is just what you need to kick that cold. Bourbon is a natural decongestant 🥃 Honey soothes a sore sore throat 🍯 and lemon is a great source of vitamin C 🍋 which will boost your immune system. Check out @jennifahbravo's recipe for this warming winter drink (+ 4 delicious variations!) at the link in our bio ☝🏼
A Super Bowl Nacho Bar Your Guests Will Love 🏈🍻 A well-stocked nacho bar is that it keeps everyone at your party super entertained and occupied! You never have to worry about feeding everyone at a certain time because a nacho bar is all about them being able to build their own! Check out the link in our bio for a checklist of everything you need to put together the perfect taco bar + an easy 5-minute queso recipe 🧀 from @college_housewife!
Make Movie Night Special with These Homemade Popcorn Seasonings 🍿🎬 Award season is in full swing and we're snuggling up under cozy blankets to watch old classics, new Oscar noms, and some family favorites. The one thing movies always need? Popcorn 🙌🏼 @jennifahbravo has 3 great homemade seasonings to spice up your night: Savory Dill & Garlic Salt, Spicy Sriracha & Nori, and Sweet Maple & Vanilla Bean 🤤 Grab the recipes at the link in our profile!
How to Detox Your Home ✨ The New Year invites us to declutter, organize, and detox our lives! From our homes to our bodies, the fresh start of a new year is always promising. Whether you love a resolution or not, you can use the New Year to reset old habits and establish new ones. You can detox your home this year with a few easy switches. Whether you want to make a big change or just a few simple swaps, click on the link in our bio to learn about some of @boxoodavenue's favorite products to help detox and clean her home!
A Celebrity Nutritionist's Guide to Healthy 10-Minute Weeknight Dinners 🥦🍴 Between work, kids, workouts, and social engagements, sometimes eating and planning a healthy dinner can be hard! These easy weeknight meal tips from @bewellbykelly will help you meet your wellness and movement goals without any fuss! Check them out the link in our bio 🤗
Create the Perfect Vision Board to Accomplish Your Goals 💫 One of the most creative ways to plan out the year ahead is by creating a vision board!! You may have heard of them before from Oprah or created a digital one through Pinterest, but we want to show you how to create a vision board that you can consistently reflect on 💭 Check out our tips at the link in our bio 😊
4 Nutritious Winter Recipes That Don't Require Any Crazy Ingredients 🍽 As we enter the winter season ❄️ it’s a good time to focus on strengthening our immunity! One great way to do that is by making sure that our daily meals are full of nutritious plants, spices, and pantry items that can promote natural healing, fend off colds 🤧 and also help us feel nourished and cozy during darker winter months. @aliadalal has four great nutritional winter recipes (like this Homemade Coconut Yogurt 🥥) that will do just that! Check them out the link in our bio!
CBD-Infused Grapefruit Collins Cocktail🍹 This bright and botanical drink is gin-forward and mixed with strong grapefruit juice and spiced star anise simple syrup. It's great with or without CBD oil, but if you're a CBD fan - you need to check this recipe from @ohcarlene out. And while you're at it, check out her new book, "CBD Drinks for Health"! @ohcarlene is sort of an expert these days 🌟 Grab the recipe and find out where you can get the book at the link in our profile! ☝🏼
Go Green with These Clean Cleaning Products 🌳 . . . Make utilizing "clean" products a priority in the New Year! Clean products safely and effectively remove soils, germs and other contaminants that help us stay healthy and free of unnecessary chemicals 🙌🏼 Who doesn't want that, right?? . . . And they make them for all areas of the home! Check out the link in our bio to see how @mksportsanista uses clean products in the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room 🧺
4 Fun Foodie Gifts for Everyone on Your List 🎁😍 If you’re looking for some fun gifts you can make at home, then look no further! @justdestinymag is bringing you a few ideas you can make straight from your kitchen. These are great for edible (and one fun non-edible) gifts for those foodie friends of yours! Get the ideas at the link in our bio☝🏼

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