But we don’t eat mac & cheese for our health, right? This was Niles’s delicious, decadent entry into the Chi-Town Mac & Cheese cookoff, and it was amazing. It was a perfect blend of salty, smooth, balanced flavors. I helped make it, which is to say I spent a lot of time stirring the sauce, and adding things, and stirring more, and stirring a bit more, and thinking I would be stirring it for the rest of my life. It was high maintenance, but it was absolutely worth it! I only ended up eating three or four bites of it, but they were phenomenal.
Next comic will be about the competition itself.
In the meantime, Saturday, February 1st was Hourly Comics Day! I made a bunch of them, but they’re mostly about how boring I am and how much work I did, punctuated by cute cat moments. You can read them here.
Also! Are you in Texas? In about a month I’ll be exhibiting at STAPLE in Austin. I’ve never done this con before, so I’m pretty excited! I’ll have lots of books and prints and original art, so swing by if you’re nearby! And feel free to recommend awesome Austin-area restaurants, because we’re staying a few extra days to wander the city.
Hi! I just discovered you and can’t wait to read more! :) I go to school in the Austin area and have a couple of suggestions: 1) If you have a car, drive out to Lockhart — it’s not far, and you can have some of the best real Texas BBQ anywhere. Which establishment in Lockhart is the best is a matter of fierce debate, but I recommend Smitty’s. The sides aren’t as good as Black’s, but we like the brisket better. 2) If you don’t have a car, I hear Franklin’s BBQ truck is outstanding, but haven’t been. You need to get in line really early — like 8 am, since they usually sell out by 10 am. 3) Malaga on 2nd has incredible tapas. The pork loin is . . .indescribable! :) 4) We also really like Aster’s Ethiopian at the I-35 access road & Dean Keaton. Oh! and Torchy’s Tacos is lots of very Austin fun (look up the secret menu) and Amy’s ice cream is most enjoyable. Have fun!
Definitely hit up food trucks when you are in Austin. As many as possible. East Side King is a restaurant that started as a food truck and they are phenomenal. Also, Texas Chili Parlor for AMAZING. VERY SPICY Texas chili.
Oh man, thanks so much for the Austin food advice, you guys! I’m writing all this stuff down. I’m pretty sure we won’t have a car, but we might be staying with people willing to drive us to places. I can’t wait!!
Crab meat is healthy! And, um cheese is healthy… and … I need that.