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…]
Giving thanks for our daily bread
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
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
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…]
Optimist first college newspaper on the iPad
With the April 3 release of Apple's iPad, a flurry of new apps are being developed as companies rush to offer their services on the new device. In particular, the newspaper industry has found a new platform for reaching readers. ACU's student news publication, the Optimist, emerged as the first college newspaper in the country to publish on the ... [Read More…]
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