There are two kinds of Pasties. One is the self-adhesive variety that dancers wear on stage. Not classically trained dancers. The other kind. They may be purchased in the same establishments that sell 6 inch platform heels and miniscule under-garments. This kind is pronounced paste-ee, which rhymes with tasty, although I am pretty sure they […]
With the first signs of fall coming a little early this year in Texas, it seems chili was on everyone’s mind this past week, as the grocery store in my town was sold out of stew meat and chili ground. All of this turns out to be really great timing due to some fun things […]
There are two kinds of Pasties. One is the self-adhesive variety that dancers wear on stage. Not classically trained dancers. The other kind. They may be purchased in the same establishments that sell 6 inch platform heels and miniscule under-garments. This kind is pronounced paste-ee, which rhymes with tasty, although I am pretty sure they […]
The weather has turned chilly. In central Texas, we get all excited when the temperature drops below 70 degrees, and we start acting crazy. Like white-tailed bucks during the rut. For the uninitiated, the rut is that one time of year when white tail deer mate. During this period the bucks seem to lose any […]
There are some places that just exude a certain character. A vibe that is unique to the locale. Austin, for example is weird. And Austinites are very proud of the collective weirdness that is their city. Kind of like what would happen if Seattle,WA and Berkley,CA got together and had a baby. It is very much […]
I found out yesterday that I did not win the Aetna Healthy Food Fight regional cookoff event inDallas. I think that maybe it’s due to Karma. You see, even though as promised in an earlier discussion on this blog, I did NOT partake in any of the multitude of fried foods at this, the Fried […]
As most of you know, this weekend I had the opportunity to compete again in the Aetna Healthy Food Fight. The winner won’t be announced until Monday or Tuesday, but that will be a whole ‘nother story. This story is about actually getting to the fair, and cooking my dish. This year, the cookoff was […]
Have you ever watched Bridezilla? Those girls are CRAZY! I don’t know how most of them managed to find a mate. Threat of physical harm or some other coercion must have been at play. I guess it’s possible, but unlikely, that they were kind, civil ladies before they got engaged, then turned suddenly into the […]
So, I just got my formal invitation to compete in the Regional round of the Aetna Healthy Food Fight. Thank you to all of those who supported me. I know I swore off cooking contests with a voting element. I know it’s obnoxious. And I know they are more about how networked a competitor is, […]
Obviously, I do a lot of cooking. With the first signs of Fall hitting last week, that interest turns to baking and candy making, gearing up for all of the parties, feasts, gift giving. Snacks for Santa Clause. You get the picture. I don’t know about you, but in my house, Santa has become more […]
