Category Archives: This Chicano Life

Old Pot, New Pot

Posted on August 14, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

I’ve kept using this beat up old pot for a long time. Mostly because it reminded me of my grandma, since it was the beat up old pot she was getting rid of and it got passed down to me. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, La Comida, This Chicano Life | 11 Comments

Mexico Colors

Posted on June 11, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

I was busy early this morning making some breakfast for a World Cup viewing party, and then I realized my food looked like the flag of the team I was cheering: red, white, and green. Plus there was a whole … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, La Comida, Lincoln Heights, Mexico, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 6 Comments

May Day 2010 in Los Angeles

Posted on May 2, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

I did a post full of pics about the May Day march yesterday over at LA Eastside, click here if you want to check it out.

Posted in Fotos, Gente, Greater Los Angeles, La Politica es un desmadre.., Shit I love, This Chicano Life, videos | 1 Comment

Cooking with EL CHAVO! : Huevos Rancheros!

Posted on March 29, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

It seems a bit wrong that I should share my version of this dish with you all, considering that I’ve spent many weekend mornings critiquing/praising the variety of examples available in Los Angeles. It almost seems smug, as if I … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, Huevos Rancheros, La Comida, no-recetas, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 9 Comments

Wiener Burritos

Posted on January 23, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

I got the inspiration to write down my Menudo process no doubt because of the paltry recipe I read in this book I borrowed from the East LA Library. One of the ingredients is listed as “chile sauce, canned or … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, La Comida, Pendejadas, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 12 Comments

Cooking with EL CHAVO! : Vegetarian Menudo

Posted on January 19, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

Bienvenidos Chavos y Chavas a otra edicion de mis recetas vegetarianas! Settle down now with all your laughing and guffawing, cuz this here is indeed a plate of vegan menudo. And it’s good. No, really, its tasty and animal-less. Oh … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Chanfles, La Comida, no-recetas, This Chicano Life | 70 Comments