Sleeping Pedro is an elusive little creature. Manufactured by Homco in the 1980s, he can only be found “in the wild” at estate sales, antique malls or online. It sounds crazy, like most things collectors do, but Pedro is often favored by Fiesta Dinnerware collectors. Karen and I are avid collectors of both vintage and…
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Dallas Tacos Game Day Grillers-Style
Dallas is known for gigantic cowboy steaks, no-bean chili and Tex-Mex. Years ago, our granddaughter Emily and her parents took us to a restaurant in Deep Ellum in downtown Dallas called Pepe’s & Mito’s. The chef there crafts his own style of Tex-Mex that he calls “Mex-Tex”. His recipes at the restaurant are so delicious…
Game Day Grillers in Los Angeles
It’s football season! On game days, we celebrate by cooking outside with fellow football friends and family. Whether we are tailgating, picnicking or hosting a backyard gathering, cooking on an outdoor grill is always our preference. For the 2022/23 NFL season, we will grill our favorite dishes inspired by NFL game day locations. If it’s…
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Happy #Thanksgiving
RoadTripFlavors Headquarters U.S.A. RTF Thanksgiving Part 5 of 5: Happy Thanksgiving! Our fifth and final chapter of the RoadTripFlavors-Style Thanksgiving Feast breaks a long-standing tradition in American kitchens. Green Bean Casserole has been a staple on Thanksgiving tables since it was created by home economists at The Campbell Soup Company in the 1950s. With ease and speed as…
New Orleans in Our Hearts Gumbo
New Orleans, Louisiana MAPPING THE DAY On Saturday, August 27, 2005, K.O. and I were enjoying an extended weekend trip to New Orleans with our three adult children. We rented a car early that morning to tour the greater New Orleans area and to drive to Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour. LOCAL STORY On our…
Hitting the Road for Flavor
Hitting the road is our quest for discovering new places through culinary experiences. Our KO and Janet with Mattie Rose destinations may be around the corner or half way around the world. We search out stories, ingredients and preparations that are unique to the area and contribute to the local cuisine landscape. With the lessons of a road…