Category: Food

Food, Penny Palate

A taste of Ireland’s finest dish

Desiree Arnold

Leap year only comes around every four years and this year, we will find ourselves enjoying an extra day in February. We receive 366 days as opposed to the 365 days that we are accustomed to. This extra day is given to us because of astronomical reasons, and an untidy condition in our solar system and calendars. Leap year keeps our calendars in sync and has prompted some interesting traditions and customs. One known custom is marriage proposals given by women instead of men. This tradition was said to have begun in fifth century Ireland according to Irish history. The…

Economic Crunch, Food

Hot and fresh tacos served up in South Texas

Meagan Falcon

There are many taco places in Corpus Christi, we recently decided to find out what separates the best from the rest. Breakfast tacos were the particular point of emphasis for this article and we found several places of interest. GABRIEL MYERS I went to Taqueria Alteno, better known as “that blue Mexican restaurant across the street from East Campus,” for what my friends and I like to call Taco Tuesday after class. It was about 12:30 p.m. Feb. 9 when I got there, so it was right in the middle of the lunch rush. I went there to try their…

Campus, Food, Penny Palate

Sliders sure to score with Super Bowl crowd

Desiree Arnold

Super Bowl Sunday is not just about the game — it’s also about the food. It is one of the two best food holidays of the year, with Thanksgiving holding strong to the No. 1 slot. Friends and families celebrate this particularly exciting Sunday event by gathering to watch the game and overindulge on the football fare. Serving touch- down-worthy eats is a must while watching the NFL’s top teams face off for the title of champion. A Super Bowl spread typically strives to achieve holiday feast status. This is not a sit-down dinner, but rather a brimming buffet. Super…

Economic Crunch, Food

Quarter-Pounder Showdown

Meagan Falcon

Google Hamburgers have every food group, but every place has their own distinct flavor. The Foghorn editorial staff decided that no expedition is too grand, and found four local burger establishments to see if they met the expectations for the best burgers in Corpus Christi.   Samantha Douty sdouty@foghornnews.com Samantha Douty/Foghorn The cheddar bacon cheeseburger topped with avocado came with an order of french fries and as many vegetables as desired. I decided to try Wallbangers in search of the best burger in town This search hit home for me because my family and I have been on the lookout…

Economic Crunch, Entertainment, Food

‘Tis the season to lift a cup of cheer

Meagan Falcon

Cayce Berryman & Samantha Douty While Corpus Christi experiences the series of cold fronts known as winter, jackets move closer to the front of the closet and Starbucks-goers change their preference to a hot drink instead of a chilled coffee or Frappuccino. Like most people, I have my own preferences, and I look forward to them when the cold air rolls through South Texas. Cayce Berryman/Foghorn The Coffee Waves “Hug in a Mug” and the Star- bucks Caramel Brûlée are among the favorites of the holiday drinks. CAYCE BERRYMAN Coffee Waves “Hug in a Mug” Ididn’thaveaHugina Mug until recently, but I’m…

Entertainment, Food, Penny Palate

Strata perfect for holiday breakfast or brunch

Desiree Arnold

The much anticipated holidays are upon us and closing in quickly. We get to take part in the opportunity to catch up and bond with family and friends. Either we are traveling to see them or they are traveling to see us. The holiday festivities commence when we are all gathered. It’s a time to start new traditions as well as continue with old ones. The menu is a tradition that typically is not altered. It consists of the usual suspects — ham, turkey or tamales. These dishes cover the lunch and dinner portion of the days spent together over…

Economic Crunch, Entertainment, Food

La Palmera food court serves affordable meals

Meagan Falcon

Samantha Douty & Cayce Berryman sdouty@foghornnews.com cberryman@foghornnews.com Photos by Cayce Berryman/Foghorn Stir Fry 88 is located at La Palmera mall’s food court in between Thai Kitchen and Chik-Fil-A. It serves Oriental food for an affordable price. SAMANTHA DOUTY Nothing works up an appetite — or leaves you feeling broke — like a long day of shopping at the mall. So when we found ourselves at La Palmera on a slow Monday afternoon, drawn to the food court by smell alone, we couldn’t resist. And because it’s inexpensive, we knew it would be a perfect fit for Economic Crunch. With vast…

Food, Health, Penny Palate

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive

Desiree Arnold

The battle to eat healthy on a budget is ongoing. Most people are under the assumption that to partake in a nutritional menu is costly. It does not have to be. Many say consuming fast food is cheaper as well as a time saver. It is not. Here is a quick breakdown that fast food is not necessarily cheaper. Purchasing chicken breasts in bulk is about $15 (Tip: buy fresh then portion out in baggies and freeze and pull out only what you need). Fresh veggies of your choice may cost you $10 and a starch (pasta, rice, etc.) $5.…

Food

Big slices, little prices at island pizza joint

Meagan Falcon

  Vivien Sanchez and Sarah Fecht Foghorn   Always looking for something new to eat in the Flour Bluff and Padre Island area, I recently came across Brooklyn Pie Co., at 15326 SPID Suite 106 in the island. It’s just what we needed on this side of town — a New York-style pizza place that is convenient, inexpensive and delivers! It features a casual setting and low prices   VIVIEN SANCHEZ This time of the semester leaves us all stressing to meet up with our study groups to finish that one big project that our instructor has been preparing us…

Food

Tots shouldn’t just eat tater tots, preschoolers learn

Meagan Falcon

Meagan Falcon Web editor   Preschoolers registered at the Del Mar College Morris L. Lichtenstein Jr. Center for Early Learning got a lesson in making healthy smoothies with Chef David “Dave” Nuss, culinary and yoga instructor with the Corpus Christi Food Bank, on April 15 on East Campus. The activity was part of the Center for Early Learning’s observance of National Week of the Young Child. The Week of the Young Child focuses public attention on the needs of young children and their families. This year’s celebration was April 12-18 and recognized that the early childhood years lay the foundation…