Molletes with homemade bolillos
Do you love refried beans and cheese? Do you love a crusty yet soft roll? Then allow me to introduce you to a…
How to make apricot jam
They say third time’s the charm and it was for me in my attempt at making jam. And, oh, what a jam! I…
Honey-soaked hot cross buns
The first time I heard of hot cross buns was during a piano lesson. It was early in my (very short) musical career,…
Making my own Mexican chorizo
When I was young and silly, I found a recipe for mussels and chorizo. I loved chorizo—it was that tangy, spicy sausage I…
An epiphany about grapefruit
I have a confession to make: I don’t really like grapefruit. And this makes me sad. Don’t get me wrong—grapefruit is pleasing on…
Migas in the morning
“Austin is long on music, migas and markets”—Molly Ivins If you’ve ever had breakfast in Austin, chances are you’ve had a plate of…
The proof is in the biscuit pudding
People deal with grief in different ways. Me? I eat. These past two weeks, I’ve gone through countless casseroles, half a ham, pints…
Grandpa’s special pancakes
When I was little, I spent a lot of time at my grandparents’ house in the Dallas neighborhood of Oak Cliff. Sundays through…
Breakfast sausage to begin the day
Even though the days are growing longer and the month of March begins in just a few days (does Daylight Saving Time start…
