Category Archives: Mexico

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

Funding the Arts

Posted on November 21, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

Despite my criticisms of Art, every once in awhile I do make a major contribution to support that field of human expression. I don’t think this recent grant will get me a plaque (maybe just a mention in a catalog … Continue reading →

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Stray Dogs of Mexico

Posted on November 15, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

I’m not a dog person. At all. I actually kinda hate them. Well, mostly cuz they bark at me when I go by, hiding in a corner of a yard waiting for the perfect moment to make their woofing racket … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Mexico, Pendejadas | 8 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 →

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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 →

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Libro Sentimental 1453

Posted on September 4, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

Mexicans have taken the art of graphic novels to a level which has yet to be surpassed. Sure there’s all those stories of wandering lust, as you can imagine, but I think this series known as “Libro Sentimental” rules this … Continue reading →

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