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Basketball and Pizza

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Creighton Café’ Brain Food

Creighton Café’ Brain Food

The Café at Creighton University can be thought as creating food for our success for studies. Balancing ROTC PT and studies, nutrition often falls to the bottom of the priority / survival list. The University cafe becomes my critical stop between classes, and while it […]

Notes from the Garden – Explore

Notes from the Garden – Explore

A gentle scent of lavender lingers in the air, heightening the senses as we stroll through the botanic gardens. Morning sunlight filters softly through the leaves, casting shadows on the path. With each step, the serenity of the morning wraps around us. We toast to […]

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 […]

A Family Tradition: The Scent of Orange

A Family Tradition: The Scent of Orange

During our childhood one of the household chores was tag teaming oranges. the Trees seemed enormous, branches heavy with ripe, sunkissed fruit. we would tag team the trees, carefully pulling the oranges from the trees with careful precision and eager excitement. there was something special […]