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Teaching Kitchen class shows students how to make poke bowls

On Wednesday, Chartwells held the first Teaching Kitchen class of the semester – which taught participants how to make salmon poke bowls. Video by Amber Chavez.

Ask Sawyer: Nutrition student shares pumpkin pancake recipe

Guest column by Sawyer Cobb, senior nutrition major from Midland Hi guys, Sawyer here! I don’t know about y’all, but I am so excited for cooler weather and all the things that come along with it (i.e. all the pumpkin-flavored foods!) Lately, I have been on a pancake kick and I want to share my […]

Larry’s boasts better burgers for 49 years

On the bleak stretch of road known as Treadaway Boulevard lies a true Abilene gem, Larry’s Better Burgers. The drive-in sits at 1233 N Treadaway Blvd. and has been in business since 1967. The outside, although a bit tattered, only adds to business’ reputation of being a long-standing Abilene icon. The business’s exterior maintains a […]

Greek Cafe offers health food near campus

You just got lucky if you’re a lover of Greek cuisine who doesn’t want to drive to the other side of town. The Greek Cafe opened at the corner of Treadaway Boulevard and Ambler Avenue less than a month ago, and it’s only a mile and a half away from campus, across the street from […]

Rainbows make me happy

Rainbows make people happy. Food can make people happy. Put the two together and I am pretty sure that is a recipe for world peace. I’m always on the look out for eclectic recipes. If you have read my past blog posts, you know that I am not the best cook. Alright, alright, I’m horrible, […]

Giving thanks for our daily bread

February 3, 2011 by Jeff Craig

Day two of the 2011 winter blast in Abilene should serve as a fresh reminder of the gratitude we should show to those who work to make our lives easier and our bellies full. Roads around the ACU campus have been rendered impassable this week, due to icy conditions and temperatures that dipped to near 10 degrees on Tuesday morning, according to the ... [Read More…]

Snow days curb culinary crusades

February 2, 2011 by Laura Acuff

Snowball fights, snowmen, snow angels and, best of all, cancelled class. Snow days disrupt everyday routine and offer respite from winter monotony. But in the face of iced-over roads and limited supplies, food can become a scarcer-than-normal necessity. And in Abilene, where people are more accustomed to dust storms and grass fires, ice and snow ... [Read More…]

Abilene Jack N Jill Donut Shops serve different purposes

January 31, 2011 by Linda Bailey

Abilene is home to four Jack N Jill Donut Shops, but they don't all bring the same donuts to the table. Each location provides a different atmosphere and a different donut. ACU students who want to grab a quick Jack N Jill donut on a Saturday morning should visit the Judge Ely Boulevard location. The donuts are fresh, the workers are pleasant and ... [Read More…]