Like a true college student, my diet this week so far has consisted almost only of granola, Rice-A-Roni, and fast food. It's not that I prefer drive-thru's to other places, but I can admit that there are those weeks where eating fast food is unfortunately the most practical thing for my budget and my schedule. However, one place I can go any ... [Read More…]
Steak, chicken, sushi… Oh my
When I made the decision to come to Abilene, I knew I was leaving the city lights of my hometown, Dallas. One thing I prepared myself for is having to give up all of the exotic food choices in Dallas. Thai, Japanese, Greek... and the list goes on and on. But I learned something after making the move, Abilene has some impressive choices when it ... [Read More…]
Grandma Spicy Cooks the Best Tofu in Abilene
Mapo Tofu is my favorite dish at Szechuan restaurant. Szechuan is a province in Southern China which has its special food style. Food in szechuan is characterized by its spiciness. Mapo in Chinese means "grandma spicy." From the name, I think this dish was probably originally created by an elder lady who is known for making delicious spicy ... [Read More…]
Mexican cafe offers authentic flavor
It wouldn't be fair to call Alfredo's a fast food joint, and it wouldn't be accurate to call it a traditional sit-down restaurant. Alfredo's falls somewhere in between. Alfredo's features authentic Mexican dishes in an authentic Mexican environment. Posters written in Spanish adorn walls that are painted to resemble an underwater scene. Artist ... [Read More…]
Abilene’s British Shoppe is wicked sweet
Abilene's local British Shoppe imports transatlantic experiences to our Great Plains backyard. Oxford study abroaders may appreciate the shoppe's British colours and food. Under red and blue flags, two ice chests contain authentic bangers, as found in pub fare "bangers and mash," as well as meat pies, cheeses and frozen scones. Complementing the ... [Read More…]
Abilene’s Little Italy creates perfect Valentine’s Day atmosphere
Love is in the air, and so is the scent of Little Italy's famous pink sauce - but that's not all they have to offer for a romantic Valentine's Day date. The intimate restaurant lit by candles and Christmas lights is full of romantic booths for two. If proposing, the hostess might even sit you at booth 63 where workers claim a proposal has never ... [Read More…]
The search for the perfect corn dog
Fried, and on a stick. Two of the things that make up one of my favorite childhood foods, the corn dog, the food that every state fair snack wishes they could be. A fried candy bar? Gross. Fried Coke? Gag. Fried beer? Don't even get me started. But an all-American hot dog wrapped in sweet, crunchy batter and conveniently placed on a stick, now ... [Read More…]
New Culinary School Coincides With New Restaurant
Joel and Trish Trublood have owned and managed TruBlu Catering for many years in Abilene. Recently they've taken a dive into another realm of the food industry-restaurants. Adding to that they are also opening their doors on Tuesday nights for one-on-one cooking instructions with chef Joel Trublood. Despite the tough economy and the fact that a ... [Read More…]
XiangSu Duck cuisine gives you a taste of Chinese Culture
Szechuan Chinese restaurant located at 3425 S 1st St, Abilene, TX. It is my favorite place to enjoy authentic Chinese food, one of which is my favorite dish - XiangSu Duck.. Duck is a common dish in China. In Chinese, XiangSu means fragrant and crispy. The duck was obliviously soused with special ingredients. While the skin become crispy, the meat ... [Read More…]
Pizza My Heart
So school is still closed, and ACU students are still out of the classroom. While the temperature continues to drop and the roads become even icier, my roommates and I have begun to go absolutely stir-crazy. While we love playing in the snow as much as our elementary-aged neighbors, there is only so much we could take before venturing out into ... [Read More…]