Today is the first Thursday in April. And that means Welcome to National Burrito Day! Yum. Have you ever had a burrito that was unforgettable? You know, the one by which all other burritos are measured by.
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Nevada Day and Beefy Wet Burritos
Nevada became a state on October 31, 1864. The 36th state joined the union in the midst of the Civil War. The only other state to be admitted during the Civil War was West Virginia, breaking away from Virginia in a declaration of loyalty to the Union.
Continue reading “Nevada Day and Beefy Wet Burritos”Nachos for Tortilla Chip Day Perfection
Welcome once again to National Tortilla Chip Day. While we all think of Tortilla Chips as Mexican, the chips are actually American – sort of. While chips have been around for a while, produced by hand, the mass production began in Los Angeles.
Continue reading “Nachos for Tortilla Chip Day Perfection”Papas con Chorizo
Ice Cream for breakfast? Yeah – maybe great if you are a child, but most adults need a bit more than Ice Cream for breakfast, even if it is a National Day.
Continue reading “Papas con Chorizo”Corn Chips and New Mexican Pork Fajitas
Today is National Corn Chips Day. Corn chips and Spicy Bean Dip are the perfect way to start a delicious, New Mexican Inspired supper, don’t you think? Put out the chips and dip to accompany the Margaritas to get our fiesta started.
Continue reading “Corn Chips and New Mexican Pork Fajitas”Wow – Chicken Taco Enchiladas
As Hubby and I walked the aisles of the grocery store, he with the shopping list in hand, me looking over our choices he noticed that we had Enchiladas on the menu.
Continue reading “Wow – Chicken Taco Enchiladas”South of the Border Inspiration
Today is Nation Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day. While kiddo and I are big fans of Pastrami, Hubby not so much. Besides, today is Friday. And we all know that meat of any kind is generally not something us Old School Catholics have on a Friday night.
Continue reading “South of the Border Inspiration”Rosa Parks and Wild Card Wednesday
On December 1, 1955, during a typical evening rush hour in Montgomery, Alabama, a small, unassuming woman took a seat on a city bus. She was black, and as the law dictated, she walked toward the back of the bus, finding a seat in the 11th row. She could not sit in the first 10 rows. Those were reserved for white riders only.
Continue reading “Rosa Parks and Wild Card Wednesday”Spicy Taco Tuesday
Oh how we love Tuesdays in our house. I’m not sure if that’s because my guys are fans of all things Mexican and Spicy, or if it’s the Margaritas that they love so much. One thing is certain, most Tuesdays are pretty darn festive here.
Continue reading “Spicy Taco Tuesday”Oh Yeah, Bring on that Heat
Wow – what a difference a year can make! On this day last year I gave all my reasons for not following the National Calendar to celebrate Baklava Day (too dang early in the year) and why I wasn’t baking bread on National Home-baked Bread Day.
Continue reading “Oh Yeah, Bring on that Heat”Two Delicious Days in One Awesome Dish
Welcome to the sixth day of November, and the first Saturday of the month. Today we are blessed with not one but two delicious Foodie Days. The 6th of November is National Nacho Day. And the first Saturday of November is National Bison Day.
Continue reading “Two Delicious Days in One Awesome Dish”Celebrate with Santa Monica Street Tacos
Nearly every site that tracks and promotes National Days tells us that tomorrow is National Taco Day. Yet there is one lone site that promotes Taco Day today. And not just any taco, but soft tacos. If you ask my guys, nearly every day should be taco day. And those that aren’t are pizza days.
Continue reading “Celebrate with Santa Monica Street Tacos”Shredded Beef Tostada Sunday
We’ve shared a number of delicious Sunday Suppers over the years. We’ve talked about the history of Sunday Suppers and the practical reasons behind it. Sunday Suppers were once intended to do two things – take time to prepare and provide leftovers.
Continue reading “Shredded Beef Tostada Sunday”It’s National Fajita Day – Hooray!
Today is a very interesting National Day. We’ve got Mail Order Catalog Day and Pinot Noir Day. Then there’s National Ice Cream Pie Day and Fajita Day. You know me, if I must make a choice, it’s Fajitas all the way.
Continue reading “It’s National Fajita Day – Hooray!”Avocados and Tacos Just Go Together
Wow – can you believe it? It’s the last day of July. Oh my, summer is nearly over. Typically by now we’ve had our annual vacation. This year, we’ve postponed travel to the final days of summer. More on that later – road trip through five states and some much needed time spent with extended family.
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