Category Archives: This Chicano Life

Huevos Rancheros: Koras Restaurant

Posted on August 21, 2008 by EL CHAVO!

I could just say nothing. But I’ll say something.

Posted in Analysis, Fotos, Huevos Rancheros, La Comida, linux/tech, This Chicano Life | 16 Comments

Laundromat Tranquility

Posted on July 15, 2008 by EL CHAVO!

There’s something kinda wonderful about public laundromats. I can’t think of any other public place where you congregate with neighbors not for fun or enjoyment, but just to accomplish some tedious regular chore. And you have to deal with all … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights, This Chicano Life | 11 Comments

Taco Party Goes On As Planned!

Posted on July 2, 2008 by EL CHAVO!

(pic by Cuong Phu Trinh) Thanks to everyone that came out to the lil’ veggie taco party, it was fun meeting lots of new faces and great to run into some familiar ones as well. We should do it again … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, Greater Los Angeles, La Comida, This Chicano Life | 8 Comments

Veggie Taco Party this Sunday! You Coming?

Posted on June 22, 2008 by EL CHAVO!

Remember when I told you all that I had a lil’ bit of cash I wanted to get rid of? Well, I’ve decided to use it to help fund a get together backyard party, complete with vegan tacos from Así … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Greater Los Angeles, La Comida, Musica, This Chicano Life | 21 Comments

Cooking with EL CHAVO! : Verdolagas

Posted on June 13, 2008 by EL CHAVO!

I suppose going out for another gigantic moon of greasy, bready Costco pizza is an option for tonight’s dinner, but you’ve already done that, so-many-times. Don’t you think maybe it’s time to figure out how to feed yourself, with real … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, La Comida, no-recetas, This Chicano Life | 63 Comments

Chickens I Have Known

Posted on May 30, 2008 by EL CHAVO!

They keep bringing on the hate towards our fine-feathered chicken friends, but my love for pollitos in the city will not be undone. Some white people think keeping chickens makes you a redneck, a signifier of trashiness and general backwardness. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Eastside, Fotos, This Chicano Life | 14 Comments