Rachel Laudan

Does the horchata family of drinks stretch as far as China?

By Rachel Laudan August 30, 2017 Drink, Food History, Modern Food 6 Comments

The horchata family of drinks are suspensions or emulsions of grains, nuts, seeds, or roots in water, almost invariably sweetened to some degree. It is my belief that they go…

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The Hurricane and Buc’ee’s in Texas

By Rachel Laudan August 27, 2017 Adventures, Mainly Culinary, Modern Food 6 Comments

Thanks to everyone who has sent messages.  It’s the coast of Texas that is really suffering right now and it looks as if it is going to get worse before…

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Victoria and Goliad, Texas in the Eye of Hurricane Harvey

By Rachel Laudan August 25, 2017 Adventures, Mainly Culinary, Oddities and Things that Don't Fit 3 Comments
Victoria and Goliad, Texas in the Eye of Hurricane Harvey

Goliad and Victoria, Texas are just about where the eye of Hurricane Harvey is hitting.  Just over two years ago I took a trip down to the city of Victoria…

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