Notes from the Garden, Mise en Place for sauce Béchamel
The Kitchen is set. Startup is done and Mise en Place underway. Next on the list [while Pommes Marquise is getting golden brown] – is the Béchamel.
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Notes from the Garden. Morning Startup of the Kitchen
Lists bring clarity and focus, spark creativity and provide structure to thoughts. Startup kitchen list is a guide and inspiration for setting efficient and inviting cooking space. From the Kitchen File: The Morning Kitchen Startup List Light the Stove Collect Equipment 4 saucepans 2 wooden […]
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. […]
Traveler’s Culinary Adventure – Churchill Downs
As I reminisce about the day at Churchill Downs, the images of grand Fascinators and the thundering hooves of the racehorses are vivid, but what lingers most is the memory of the meal that is extraordinary and timeless. amid the historic back drop f the […]
Basketball and Pizza
There is something magical about watching your team win, and last night, Creighton’s Girls basketball team gave us a performance to remember. From start to finish – each play more intense than the last – but when the final buzzer rang, it is a clear […]
A Family Tradition: Spaghetti and Peas
In our family, spaghetti and peas isn’t just a dish; it’s a comforting ritual that brings us together, reminding us of simpler times and shared stories. Growing up, it was the meal that brought everyone to the table, a reliable classic that somehow managed to […]
Traveler’s Culinary Adventure: – Texas Barbecue Trail. Houston
Texas: a land where barbeque isn’t just food – its a rite of passage, a gathering of cultures and flavors. I have driven a stretch of road and the unmistakable aroma of smoke meats guiding to the heart of Texas Barbeque. The adventure takes winds […]
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 […]
When Hunger comes from the heart … Start with Rock Soup
From family folk lore is the legend of Dad’s rock soup. He was renown for driving up from Whitter, traveling with a stock pot full of what he called “Rock Soup”. His recipe included the stone were well washed and soaked overnight, they would soften […]