It has been quite a while since I wrote a blog post, not because I've lost interest in Texas Czech food, but actually the opposite. I am indulging my love of and pride in the foods we eat by writing a book for University of Texas Press with the working title Kolach Culture: Cooking From Texas Czech Kitchens . And this endeavor has been consuming me, no food pun intended. I have been testing recipes like crazy (see photos below), interviewing people, attending events, doing research, writing sidebars and recipe headers, and trying to keep a mountain of information organized. It's like being back in my junior high school social studies class and having an 80,000-word final report due the same day I have to bring an ethnic dish for "Showcase Your Heritage" Day.... only I have to bring 100 dishes! It's been quite a delicious adventure so far and I've gained 6 pounds (so far). The cookbook will celebrate the slice of Texas history that is Texas Czech food throug...
family + history + food = me