As one-time Californians, the husband and I take our taco eating very seriously. Fortunately, we’ve staked out a number of acceptable local places over the years, and they’ve become favorites of the foodie tots as well. It’s hard to go wrong at any restaurant that provides free chips and salsa to satiate the can’t-possibly-wait-another-second-before-eating needs […]
5 Local Taco Joints for Cinco de Mayo
May 5th, 2015 · Comments Off on 5 Local Taco Joints for Cinco de Mayo
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MeatlessMonday: Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Crema
May 5th, 2014 · 2 Comments
Mix up your Taco Night routine with these smoky, mildly-spicy Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Crema…. Years and years ago, almost too many to count ;), the husband, some friends and I had this great idea to head to the local Irish pub on St. Patrick’s Day. Which fell on a Saturday that year. Upon […]
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Slow Cooker Carnitas {#Crocktoberfest2013}
October 16th, 2013 · 15 Comments
Now that we’re back into the thick of school and after-school activities, I find myself falling even more in love with my slow cooker. Frankly, I’m a little embarrassed it took me so long to get on the bandwagon. But now that I’m here, I’m always looking for more ideas and recipes that make use […]
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Pork Two Ways: Carnitas Tacos
March 11th, 2010 · 6 Comments
The husband and I spent our college years in Southern California, and we frequently find ourselves craving authentic tacos. We’ve identified a few local establishments over the years, but I’ve also discovered it’s fairly easy to make great carnitas (roasted pork) at home. The main ingredient is time, but other than browning the roast in […]
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