Cooking Is About Creativity This is probably a topic I’m going to burn out on with this blog, but for me, cooking is about creativity. When I was in college, I had a cinematography professor who said that rules are often meant to be broken. That has stayed with me ever since. Of course, he also said we can't break the laws, like the law of gravity, but rules are different. We can absolutely break the rule of thirds, or whatever creative rule is standing in our way. For me, th

One of my favorite versions of the taco is the breakfast taco. I personally have them almost every morning. At home, I usually make them with cheese, vegetables, and either bacon, ham, or sausage. Around Houston, I also have a few favorite spots where I like to grab them. Today, I’m sharing one of those places. A Little Piece of Puerto Rico in Houston Before we get to the tacos and martinis, the place I’m about to mention is about much more than tacos. In fact, tacos are prob

A Taco Tuesday Detour Have you ever had a dinner so massive that you had to skip breakfast the next day? That’s exactly how I felt after my latest Taco Tuesday. I spent the rest of the week eating chicken and salads just to recover. Honestly, I like to eat this much at least once a month. Last Tuesday, I was planning to visit my favorite Taco Tuesday spot, where you can get four brisket tacos and a tequila cocktail for only $14. Don’t worry—I’ll reveal that place in a future

Shit You Not! Shit you not! I just had the best burger I’ve ever eaten. The best part? I made it at home. And today is your lucky day because I’m going to share the recipe with you. Don’t worry—it’s easy to follow. Learning to Love Blue Cheese It wasn’t easy for me to learn to love blue cheese. For blue cheese haters, I’d say you just haven’t found the right way to eat it yet. The first few times I tried it, I thought it tasted pretty nasty. My trick was starting with a cream