Home > Relish Austin > Archives > 2008 > June > 27 > Entry
Homesick Texan: What’s in Your Fridge Friday
Every Friday, we take a look in someone’s fridge and ask three questions about eating and food. This week, we see what’s in the fridge of Lisa Fain, aka the Homesick Texan.
Fain, who was born in Houston but spent a few years in Austin, started blogging as the Homesick Texan as a way to connect with her Southern roots and share with her New York friends the culinary joys of home, which she left for NYC 12 years ago. Her popular food blog features tons of recipes and stories about truly Texas dishes (migas, chicken-fried steak, king ranch chicken, etc.) that are her link home as she lives and works in the Big Apple.
As you can tell by the photos she took of her fridge, she’s quite the photographer, too.
What’s your favorite condiment? Homemade salsa. My current crush is this avocado, cilantro and tomatillo salsa that’s ending up on almost everything I make, though I also adore that old classic — roasted tomato salsa — as well.
What three things do you always have in your fridge? Besides salsa, I’d have to say that cilantro, mayonnaise and a bottle of vintage Champagne are always in my fridge. The first two are key ingredients in so many things that I make (especially in the summer). And the good Champagne is on hand because New York Magazine a few years ago mentioned that fresh flowers and always having a bottle of Champagne in your fridge would vastly improve the quality of your life in this dirty, crowded and difficult city. I have to agree. Whenever there’s a need for a spontaneous celebration, I’ve got the Champagne covered.
What’s your favorite Texas food to serve to guests who’ve never been here? For a main course, I like to serve people chicken-fried steak with cream gravy or cheese enchiladas made with longhorn cheddar in a proper chile gravy. For an appetizer I’ll serve homemade chips and queso and homemade kolaches for dessert.
Permalink | Comments (5) | Post your comment Categories: What's in Your Fridge Friday
Comments
When commenting, we ask that you keep things civil and abide by our Visitor Agreement. To report comment abuse, click here.
By Darla
June 27, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this
What a great idea to feature the Homesick Texan, Addie! Her blog is one of my favorites.
By Beth
June 27, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
Someone once told me that in Austin, you should always have tequila in your freezer in case of a spontaneous party (or, perhaps to cause one). I’ve had one ever since, but now I’m considering switching to champagne. You know, to class it up :)
By Chan
June 27, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this
Hi Addie, How fun to read your blog (just discovered it!) and hear a little about how you guys are doing! take care, Chan
By Addie Broyles
June 27, 2008 8:40 PM | Link to this
@Beth: Summertime we class it down by buying Lone Star by the case. Neighborhood barbecues seem to quickly follow. :) I want to go to your champagne parties!
@Darla: Hey there! I’m a fan of her blog, too. I love the way she captures Texas food!
@Chan: Longtime since birthing class! It’s been 17 months, give or take. We keep up with lots of the moms from the class and all the babies are growing up awfully quick. Can’t wait to run into at Target sometime so you can say hi to Julian!
By enerislaplece
May 9, 2011 11:09 PM | Link to this
Hi, my english isnt the most beneficial but I feel by regulary visits of your respective blog it will probably be much better inside next time. You have a good wrting style which is simple to understand and can helps men and women like me to learn english. I will be now a regulary visitor of your blog.