Category Archives: This Chicano Life

Huevos Rancheros: Guanajuato Edition

Posted on December 1, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

Do my HR reviews even make sense anymore? They’re all over the place. I certainly seem to have dropped the ball on this endeavor. If you recall, I started this lil’ project 3 years ago just to keep track of … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, Huevos Rancheros, La Comida, Mexico, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 7 Comments

GDL: Some Pics

Posted on October 27, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

I’m down South for a lil’ spell, escaping my obligations, checking out new places, and recharging the batteries. Of this laptop and my own I suppose. I’m taking a few pictures just cuz. So here goes a few, just to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Huevos Rancheros, Mexico, This Chicano Life | 8 Comments

Yard Sale?

Posted on October 14, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

When is a yard sale not a yard sale? When there’s no yard? When it’s indoors? It is curious that a storefront with many booths inside (aka indoor swapmeet) would start using the term yard sale for their method of … Continue reading →

Posted in commodities, Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Pendejadas, This Chicano Life | 7 Comments

Cooking with EL CHAVO! : Frijoles Rancheros

Posted on September 19, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

And so the re-purposing of that initial pot of beans continues. This variation is easily the one that gives me the most satisfaction, a legume experience that is pure gustatory pleasure and reminds me of better days. This recipe might … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, La Comida, Mexico, no-recetas, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 15 Comments

The Public Fridge

Posted on July 22, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

Spotted near the LH library, someone has taken the time to showcase their kids handiwork with the crayons, placing it high on this street pole so that nobody will come by and tear it down. If you click on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Mexico, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 8 Comments

The Ghost of Ramiro

Posted on June 28, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

This homeless man used to be my neighbor, maybe around 5-7 years ago. Nowadays he carries his belongings in a shopping cart and passes the days doing weird crazy things, like shaking his head at full throttle in a circle … Continue reading →

Posted in Gente, Lincoln Heights, Shit I hate, This Chicano Life | 12 Comments