I’ve sort of become the default cook for family gatherings. I like to cook, I generally have more time than others to cook, and it gives me an excuse to be in the kitchen. Which, for an introvert, is perfect for avoiding some of the inevitable small talk. ‘How’s the weather? How’s the job? How’s [...]
When I get a craving for a milkshake, there are two milkshakes in Austin that vie for my attention. And yes, I will gladly pay $5 for either. That’s a pretty fucking good milkshake. I don’t know if it’s worth five dollars but it’s pretty fucking good. -Vincent Vega, Pulp Fiction The first is the [...]
When I run across some beautiful strawberries or figs in season, I dream of making a big batch of jam or preserves so I can savor those flavors in the dead of winter. Fear of poisoning myself or someone else has prevented me from doing it. There is something elusive about the whole canning process [...]
A few years ago, my idea of good beer was Dos Equis, Pacifico or even Negro Modelo. I thought those beers were delicious and so much better than the Coors Light of my college days. I shied away from any dark beer because I assumed they all tasted like Shiner Bock. Not that Shiner is [...]