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How Chef Erin Wishon helped fuel the Kansas City Chief’s Super Bowl dynasty
Behind the Kansas City Chiefs’ championship success lies an unexpected ingredient: The culinary expertise of senior executive chef Erin Wishon, who has been nourishing the team for 15 seasons with protein-rich, savory dishes that power players and staff alike.
“To make a winner, it takes literally everybody doing their best every day,” Wishon said.
Wishon and her culinary team race against the clock daily, preparing three protein-packed meals that feed nearly 300 people, from star players and coaches to facility staff. The cafeteria serves as a unifying hub where everyone from starting quarterbacks to security guards gather for meals.
“We have one person that’ll come in and grab all the chicken before we actually open,” Wishon said.
Chiefs president Mark Donovan loves the communal dining experience reinforces the organization’s family culture.
“I think one of the things that makes us successful as an organization is our culture,” Donovan said. “And one of the keys to our culture is the family atmosphere, the opportunity to have breakfast and have Patrick [Mahomes] walk by or Travis [Kelce] walk by or head coach, Andy Reid. So for our staff, it’s part of that reinforcement that you’re part of the family.”
How the Chiefs’ chef finds inspiration
Wishon’s culinary inspiration comes from various sources, including cookbooks and social media platforms like TikTok. She recently created “koolickles”— a combination of Kool Aid and pickles — for the team after discovering the recipe online.
“Part of what we do is provide the entertainment, the break in their day, especially coaches who are working 24/7,” Wishon said.
The chef’s passion for food began early in life, sparked by dining experiences with her grandfather. Her culinary awakening came with an unusual first bite of escargot.
Her improvisational cooking style developed during childhood, when her mother would get frustrated because Wishon “just couldn’t follow a recipe to save my life.”
“Always, always improvise,” she said of her cooking approach.
Wishon’s responsibilities extend beyond regular meal service. Her team also prepares post-game buffets for players and their guests, including high-profile visitors like Taylor Swift, Kelce’s fiancé.
“So to see somebody come through and be that intentional and kind and to greet people, she doesn’t have to do that. So I just think it really speaks volumes,” Wishon said of Swift’s interactions with staff.
The Chiefs’ three Super Bowl victories in the past five years reflect the organization’s commitment to excellence at every level. Donovan recognized this dedication by presenting championship rings to all staff members, including Wishon.
“I’m so appreciative. They did not have to gift that. And I thought it was just so kind,” Wishon said of receiving her championship ring. “I’ve joked before that I need brass knuckles. So one more!”
Travis Kelce’s harmless sport unfortunately proved to be harmful for a fan who was watching the golf match.
The 36-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end reportedly struck a woman hard on the 18th hole, who was left shaken by the hit.
The staff around the golf course at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am rushed to help the injured woman and Kelce soon joined them to ask her if she was alright.
The fan, who has been identified as Edenne Flinn, from Salinas, California, ensured the NFL star that she was alright, and he then signed an autograph for her.
The accident quickly went viral on social media, with fans attacking the sportsman over his neglectful shot which hurt a bystander.
Social media sleuths also brought up similar incidents happened in the past where Kelce left people “bloodied” due to his accidental shots.
One X user wrote, “Wait Travis Kelce played in a golf tournament this weekend & he hit a girl with one of his golf balls?? & all she got out of it was an autograph? & even more egregious is that it’s the 2nd time it’s happened??! He did the same thing a few years ago?”
Another added, “he should go back to the football field already,” while a third joked, “bro is treating the golf court like NFL drills chill out.”
On the other hand, many also appreciated the star athlete for going to check on the hurt fan right away.
Indian left-handed opening batter Abhishek Sharma joined the list of unwanted batters after enduring a disappointing outing, falling for a four-ball duck during a high-voltage ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash against arch-rival Pakistan.
The top-ranked T20I batter, who bagged a duck in India’s campaign opener against the United States of America (USA) before missing their subsequent group-stage fixture against Namibia due to illness, was slotted back into the playing XI for the high-octane clash.
Sharma, however, had a forgetful return as he perished for a four-ball duck, falling victim to Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha in the first over.
Consequently, he joined an unwanted list of Indian openers who bagged a duck against traditional rivals Pakistan in T20 World Cups, led by his head coach Gautam Gambhir, who suffered the outcome twice in the 2007 and 2012 editions.
The list also features India’s World Cup-winning captain, Rohit Sharma, who was trapped lbw for a golden duck by left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi during the traditional rivals’ meeting at the 2021 T20 World Cup.
Indian openers to bag a duck against Pakistan in T20 World Cups
- Gautam Gambhir – zero (three) in 2007
- Gautam Gambhir – zero (two) in 2012
- Rohit Sharma – zero (one) in 2021
- Abhishek Sharma – zero (four) in 2026.
Meanwhile, Pakistan suffered a 61-run defeat after accumulating only 114 before getting bowled out in 18 overs.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha’s decision to field first did not prove beneficial for the Green Shirts as the Men in Blue accumulated 175/7 in their 20 overs.
King Charles and Queen Camilla took a moment away from palace life to celebrate two decades of craftsmanship at the 20th anniversary exhibition of Turquoise Mountain.
The event, held at The Garrison Chapel within Chelsea Barracks, highlighted artisans from Afghanistan, Jordan, Myanmar, Palestine and Saudi Arabia.
Among the demonstrations, Saudi palm weaver Fayza Al-Mansouri showcased her intricate technique to the King, who declared, “I’m so proud of you all,” and quizzed her on whether she had learned the craft from her mother.
The royal couple were later invited to participate themselves, applying the final touches of mother-of-pearl inlay to beautifully crafted Syrian jewellery boxes, each personalised with their ciphers.
Moataz Hammoush said seeing the King handle the delicate inlay was “a mix of pride and disbelief,” it had opened doors to markets and designers he could never have reached on his own.
At the exhibition, Mrs Stewart, representing the charity, paid tribute to the King’s vision: “This is the community, the monarch, that you have brought together. No one else who could have created this project.”
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