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Culinary Daughter

Culinary Daughter

Daughter of two professional chefs provides a kid's perspective on food, restaurants, and eating!

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Notes from the Garden, Cereals

Notes from the Garden, Cereals

Cereals write up come from Chef G’s Notes. when one hears the word cereal, what comes to mind first – is it breakfast bowl or grain field? Exactly. Some say that I take grains to seriously…but I can’t wheat to write about them. “The word […]

Culinary Adventure, the dining hall

Culinary Adventure, the dining hall

I had recently read an article that the traditional model of the office cafeteria – or dining hall- is becoming obsolete, a trend accelerated by hybrid and remote work. At Creighton, the opposite seems to be true. Colleges are transitioning to more flexible, modern food […]

Travel Culinary Adventure, farmer’s market … an Omaha vignette

Travel Culinary Adventure, farmer’s market … an Omaha vignette

Edible souvenir from Omaha Farmer’s Market.

Recent travels took me to Omaha. During a delightful walk about in Old Town I came across a delightful farmer’s market. Among the stalls of fresh flowers, produce and bakery items, the true gem revealed itself. A kiosk of make your own refrigerator pickles. A simple set up: jars, crisp cucumbers, vinegar, hotwater and the spices. The result is an edible souvenir of the day.

Travelers Culinary adventure: Sioux City’s SoHo..

Travelers Culinary adventure: Sioux City’s SoHo..

Late Lunch at SOHO: A tenderloin worth talking about Good evening from a sleepless night, where reflection turns food – and today’s memory is a delicious one from Sioux City. I stopped in for lunch at American Kitchen and Bar, drawn in by its warm, […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Tamales at La Mesa Papillion

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Tamales at La Mesa Papillion

Culinary Holy Grail is the pinnacle of culinary artistry because of its complexity, heritage and ceremonial use. The best Tamales are reserved for holidays, weddings and Dia de los Muertos. when made well with hand made masa, traditional fillings and careful wrapping – they become […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Where Barbecue Meets Omaha: The Pit Lounge in Papillion

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Where Barbecue Meets Omaha: The Pit Lounge in Papillion

Todays taste for barbeque led me straight to smoke – and the pit lounge in Papillion – delivered in all the right ways.

Todays taste led me straight to smoke – and the Pit Lounge in Papillion delivered in all the right ways. Another stop on this culinary adventure , where barbeque meets Omaha, slow and smoky.

It is the sides that sealed it. Cornbread arrived warm, golden crust – but it was the drizzle of honey that elevated it to memorable.

The sauce also hit the mark – sweet and tangy, balanced – working well with the ribs or the brisket. And the slaw, dressed in clean red wine vinegar, wasn’t just a side- it played a vital role , cutting through the richness and refreshing that palate with every bite.

If you find yourself near Papillion with a taste for the real thing, the Pit Lounge is worth the stop. This is barbeque with confidence – and heart to make you linger.

Travelers Culinary Adventure; Papillion’s hidden gem; Caniglia’s A Mano

Travelers Culinary Adventure; Papillion’s hidden gem; Caniglia’s A Mano

A journey brought me to Papillion, Nebraska – a town where the pace slows and local flavors shine. tucked among the neighborhood streets is a spot well worth the stop: Canigilia’s a Mano. This unassuming local eatery delivers the kind of comfort and quality that […]

The Best Hot Dog in Denver

The Best Hot Dog in Denver

Some times the best meal isn’t found in a trendy restaurant – or tucked away eatery – its served in a paper tray, under stadium lights, with the crack of a bat in the background. For me, the best hot dog in the city (next […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure: A taste of glamor: Pinky Vanderpump, Las Vegas

Travelers Culinary Adventure: A taste of glamor: Pinky Vanderpump, Las Vegas

Sparkle and Spectacle of Las Vegas, where dining is as much about the atmosphere as it is the food. This time the venue is Pinky Vanderpump – a place that doesn’t just embrace drama, it choreographs it.

Ordained in flamingo motifs, the room is dazzling of blush-pink glamor and gilded whimsy. All perfectly in step with the glitzy, feathered cocktails that arrive as center pieces in glassware.

The menu leans into the playful: eye catching appetizers that are made to share, photograph and devour. The dishes done hide behind decor – they complement. A good evening that begins with sparkle and doesn’t apologize.

Remote Work, Real Talk: Trader Joe’s Tuna Wrap

Remote Work, Real Talk: Trader Joe’s Tuna Wrap

On the Move – where office is remote, the coffee is wherever one can find it, lunch is prepackaged, and the fridge is reusable Ice. Today’s on the road meal is Trader Joe’s Tuna Wrap with whole wheat tortilla, and while it may not make […]