Menudo: Giving Tripe Another Try
A traditional Mexican tripe and beef feet soup that is very popular down here in Laredo Texas.
A Pig Head Torchon & Peanut Mole with Grilled Quail Thanksgiving
We cooked a big mix of old and new favourite dishes.
Chicken Feet
Inspired by reading that America has the biggest, juiciest chicken feet in the world we decided to try cooking them.
Pig Head Pozole and Crispy Baked Ears
For our first time cooking a pig head we made a traditional version of Pozole, a tasty Mexican soup.
Greece: Eating Our Way Through the Mainland
David and I went to Greece to celebrate my sister’s wedding and try lots of yummy food!
Germany: Eating Our Way Through Bavaria
This summer we embarked on a big family trip to Bavaria, with a stop in Austria.
Sweetbreads, Duck Breasts, Ice Cream Cake and More!
For David’s birthday we decided, rather than going out for a meal, that we’d cook a 5 course meal.
Grilled Chicken Gizzards
Foods that pop and crunch are fun! We grilled some chicken gizzards and corn on the cob with curry butter…
Swine Flu Safe Pig Feet
We enjoyed the pickled variety, so this week it was time to try cooking some pig’s feet.
Pickled Pig’s Feet Tostadas
The more disgusting a food sounds, the better it must taste. It makes sense right?
Laredo’s Jalapeno Festival
Another George Washington’s Birthday event in Laredo, Texas: an underwhelming Jalapeno Eating Contest.
Yummy Tummy (Pig Stomach)
We bought meat labeled “Pork Maws Buche” and had no idea what it was other than it was pig.
Laredo’s Jamboozie Festival and Menudo Bowl
George Washington’s Birthday events: Jamboozie & Menudo Bowl (Mexican Tripe Soup contest).
Cow Tongue Tacos
Cooking cow tongue is strange fun (especially peeling it) and it makes for some tasty tacos!
