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Start of summer and the much anticipated crawfish boil: As the days grow longer and the suns warmth intensifies, the arrival of summertime is eagerly anticipated. One of the invites we look forward to is the gathering of friends at the Crawfish boil. all the […]
According to Omaha lore, the combination of Rye brad, corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut had been dreamed up in 1925 to fed participants in a late night poker game at the Blackstone Hotel in downtown Omaha by a local grocer, Reuben Kulakofsky. The Ruben […]
Travel back from Omaha inspired locally grown vegetables from the farmers market to be brought back o the dorm and share with my floor mates. In this month’s Bon Appetit they wrote about the guide to summer and take it outside. 3 on the list are from the farmers market and include:
We came back from Creighton today Welcome weekend showed us we have a common area kitchen to work in. My thoughts are to weekly share common food with new friends. A simple “Blue Jay – Blue Berry Cobbler” is one to share on a hot […]
receiving a humorous culinary postcard is a delightful treat, akin to enjoying a classic bad dad joke. the post card received from Brandon featuring a cake that had quite an adventure in the kitchen. The cake and the oven did not get along, but at […]
Receiving culinary postcards from friends is a unique and heartwarming experience. Each postcard, adorned with images of beautifully crafted dishes, tells the story of shared experiences. I received such a post card from Brandon. The post card features pictures the assembly of a Hummingbird Cake, a dessert that embodies the richness of Southern hospitality and layers of raspberries and cream cheese frosting.
These culinary postcards are more that visual treats. They bridge the distance allowing friends to share their culinary adventures. They serve as a delightful surprise and reminder of past gatherings and the promise of future gatherings.
Discovering more culinary notes. These list appear to be more brainstorming ideas and track fish ideas. Being close to the coastal local source the notes from chef is a continued reflection of the vision and the Gardens Culinary identity. Wild caught Rex Sole with Salmon […]
Discovering more culinary lists and menus. these are tracking fish ideas reflecting chefs vision and the Gardens culinary identity. By examining the list one can understand the creative interplay of ingredients, the balance of flavors and the cultural influence. the Menu’s items hint at the […]
An old menu found is a treasure. whether it is for research, nostalgia or restoration reading the old menu is rewarding. The menu is not going into the detail of the recipes but a collection of ideas and flavors. the time line is important as the Augusta is from a fine dining area that is long gone by.
“Welcome to the award winning Augusta Restaurant. We are sure you will find our combination of fresh ingredients and displays from around the world pleasing to the palate”.
Starting the Day
Carved to order by Chef
Sicilian Pasta and Caesar Salad
Sushi Bar
Dim Sum Station
Chefs Hot Entrée’ Selections
From Paris to Denver
Garden Notes during the changing seasons is a delightful journey. Spring transitions into summer, tender greens yield to heartier vegetables. when it comes to cooking what’s on hand fosters resourcefulness and improvised delicious meals.