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The Method of Cookery

The Method of Cookery

From the Notes of Chef G Steaming “This method of cooking is moist heat by steam either by placing the article in a perforated container of on a covered plate over a sauce pan of water; or in a steamer with a minimum pressure of […]

The CD Guide to Pizza

The CD Guide to Pizza

Home Made Pizza is an art, but for myself, its about the forgiving crust – something that rises and bubbles with texture but does not require to be perfect. Practice, Practice – Not Perfect, try again. Long tried at home is dough from the Wolfgang […]

A Quick Paella

A Quick Paella

A quick Paella with a surprise Ingredient Sometimes, culinary surprises come from the most unexpected places. Strolling through the grocery store, i spotted a package of yellow rice. It’s Bright, saffron -hued grains promised convenience, but i wasn’t expecting much beyond a quick side dish. […]

Suprise and Delight – Street Eats Food Truck at Creighton

Suprise and Delight – Street Eats Food Truck at Creighton

There is a special surprise when a food truck rolls onto campus, a surprise moment that breaks the day’s routine and promises something extraordinary. Today, i caught that suprise – the unmistakable sight of a culinary food truck parked infornt of the dorm, it cheerful […]

Schnitzel

Schnitzel

In the early days of my culinary education, I had the privilege of learning from Chef Hugo. Wednesdays quickly became a favorite day for me, as it was the day of learning. Chef Hugo introduced me to the science of food. It was a far […]

Cooking with friends: The Ultimate Brain Food at Creighton

Cooking with friends: The Ultimate Brain Food at Creighton

Life at Creighton is often late nights and a stream of assignments. But amid the campus life there is a hidden gem that offers not only nourishment for the body but also for the mind: cooking with friends. In a world of Uber eats, dining […]

English Breakfast

English Breakfast

Writing about comfort food and specifically English Breakfast covers several aspects. English Breakfast is deeply rooted in British history and tradition. Its origins can be traced back to the early 13th century when the gentry enjoyed hearty breakfasts as part of hunting feasts. Over time, […]

Watermelon

Watermelon

Some where there is an everything you wanna know about watermelon. Some where. However it is June and it is hot outside. A Short story.? The watermelon is a vegetable relative of the gourd. It came from Kalahari dessert of Africa. It naturally contains low […]

Condimento di Vinaigrette

Condimento di Vinaigrette

made better by olive oil.

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread

What’s the deal with Soda Bread during the festivities? What a surprise and delight to find that bread has decided to take a spontaneous vacation to also enjoy the festivities. How thoughtful to leave us here, bewildered and wondering how we’ll manage. Well .. off […]