Papi, our son Petie, and I had lunch today at Blanco Cafe in San Antonio — and I can’t stop thinking about the man who started it. His name was Alejandro F. San Miguel. In September of 1974, he opened a little restaurant at 1720 Blanco Road. And here’s the part that stopped me cold:Continue reading “Three Jobs and Ten Kids”
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Sixty Years of Sweet Bread
I followed my nose this morning, and it led me to La Popular Bakery in San Antonio. You know how some places you can smell before you see? That’s this one. The minute that door opened, it was warm sugar and cinnamon and fresh-baked everything, and I just stood there a second like a womanContinue reading “Sixty Years of Sweet Bread”
Squash This
I have found a new favorite food. Last night I made Mexican squash. You start the dish by melting a tablespoon of butter in a frying pan. Cook a small chopped onion in the butter. Slice the squash and put it in with the onion. Next cut corn off a fresh cob and put itContinue reading “Squash This”
Mexican Style Rice
I worked in the produce department at my late husband’s grocery store years ago. I worked with a young man that taught me how to make mexican rice. It is the best I have ever had. The ingredients are 2 cups of rice, 4 cups water, 2 tablespoons butter, a handfull of peas and carrots,Continue reading “Mexican Style Rice”
Enchiladas
My late husband, Chuck taught me how to make the best enchiladas ever. When he was a single parent he would make pans of these for his son’s football team. They are Tex Mex flavor as opposed to Mexican authentic. The ingredients I use are as follows: ground beef: Frwnch’s Chili Mix, corn tortillas, cheese,Continue reading “Enchiladas”
