Take...eighteen?

Really?  June 14th was the last time you heard from me, and I haven't had the guts to write again since.  Unfortunately for you, I have the urge to babble.  A lot has happened in the five months I haven't been here, the organization I wrote about on June 14th provided us with this great dog who we renamed Taco, however we have decided he can't stay, even after all these months.  Taco wants very much to eat our cat Nacho.  Poor Nacho is 12 years old and has been hiding in the attic all these months.  It makes me incredibly sad that we've come to this decision, Taco has a lot of potential to be a great companion.  I know he loves me for everything I do for him, and I am sure if he could speak he would say "Thank you."

Alright, sticking with my theme, today is Mexican Monday!  Tonight I made Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps  , which I found on Pinterest, naturally.  Like the post states, these can be tweaked in anyway shape or form to your liking.  I went with a vegetarian version, added salsa and sliced avocado, and left the recipe as is for the boys. 

Here's some healthy facts about  avocados.  Regardless of their calorie count, they have great benefits in other areas.  Using guacamole instead of mayo on your BLT is one of my favorites.  I may need to grow my own seeing I can't stop eating them.

Mandy

Mexican Monday: Gotta Love the Basic Taco.

I've never been SO happy to throw away a lunch box. T's lunch box was beyond gross, no soap and water, bleach combo could get that thing to not smell!  And tomorrow I'm allowing him to buy lunch which means I get to toss that disgusting lunch box today!!

Is there anyone out there who doesn't like tacos?  I mean tacos can be eaten with a hard shell, a soft shell, as a salad, omelet...What's there not like?  Whenever I ask the question, "What do you guys want for dinner this week?", they always reply, "Tacos."

A few years back I had to make a spice combo for some burgers forcing me to buy LOTS of individual spices.  After that, I started making my own taco seasoning.  Here's what you'll need,

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

 I usually double this recipe for the one and change pound of ground meat, but we like our Mexican food, so you be the judge of how much you want to add.  After your ground meat is browned, add the taco seasoning and water{I use about 2/3c for two serving of the taco seasoning}, cook for a few minutes and serve as you like.

The rest of the things you'll need are, ground meat, or chicken, shells of your choice{mine aren't shown}, and whatever fixings you'd like to top your tacos with{cheese, salsa, tomato, sour cream, lettuce, avocado}.

  

Enjoy!

~M