Category Archives: Chanfles

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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

How to make Mexican Rice

Posted on October 6, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

I enjoy cooking. I find it oddly relaxing to zone out while I frantically chop away at ingredients as I guide them in the process of becoming a dish. Making your own meals is also rewarding on both the sensory … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, La Comida, no-recetas, This Chicano Life | 104 Comments

Theme change?

Posted on September 3, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

I’ve kept this default WordPress theme since I first started this shitty blog, and I mostly like it because it gets the job done: it reliably delivers the ‘content’ I provide to the few silly readers that insist on checking … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles | 23 Comments

Te Como la Cara de Plato

Posted on April 10, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

Another piece of found art to add to the collection. This fine graphic specimen reminds me of the gitano phrase “te como la cara” which translates to “I’ll eat your face”, a term of endearment similar to “I’ll smother your … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Musica | 3 Comments