It’s been a while since I’ve encountered a cooking mishap that infuriates me. What did I do wrong? Is this even edible? And most importantly, is this blog worthy? The first two questions are ones I can answer myself; the answer to the third is "of course!" My mistake is one that I hope no... Continue Reading →
Across the Border: San Felipe, Shrimp and Giant Cacti
While everyone is recovering from Thanksgiving festivities and prepping for the upcoming holidays, I'm waxing poetic about my recent trip to Mexico. It broke all preconceived notions I've had in the past about traveling to Mexico. While much of my early adulthood revolved around going to Tijuana to partake in their nightclub scene, I've never... Continue Reading →
Don’t that just butter your grits
It's a proven fact that as a child I hated corn. Corn on the cob, corn niblets and don't even get me started on corn ice cream. Maybe it was based on the fact that I had awful teeth which led me to braces and unfortunately corn wasn't the best food to eat when you... Continue Reading →
Orange shrimp and Planet of the Apes — It’s a madhouse!
Have you ever done something to impress someone you wanted to like you? Or just to make them aware that you existed? But in the doing that you discovered a bit about them and sometimes a bit about yourself? There was a time when I was "just friends" with Paul. I recall trying to impress... Continue Reading →
Food graffiti
Seen at a Sizzler parking lot in Pasadena.And no, I did not eat there.