Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

The world has seen its shares of ups and downs, of war times and peace times. As bad as the bad times get, they do end. Just as good as the good times seem, they too run in cycles, coming to an end.

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A New Take on a Family Favorite

Before we get into today’s amazing recipe, I wanted to take a moment to talk about faith. Yeah, I know I seem to spend a lot of time talking faith. Faith isn’t some kind of a cloak that can be checked at the door. True faith is a part of your being.

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Was This When the End Began?

The Rapture. The End Times. Left Behind. Both Catholics and Protestants are more than familiar with these dooms day scenarios. Both point to the Bible as the one true source for this belief. Catholics and Portestants can read the same scripture, yet walk away with very different understanding.

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Tacos for Now and Later

As Hubby and I wandered up and down the grocery aisles, he noticed we were buying more than usual for Tacos. Naturally, he asked why. With a shrug of my shoulders I said tacos for this week and another night later down the line.

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Drive Thru Tequila Day

Every year on the 24th day of July, I cannot help but to chuckle. Two National Days come together. Drive Thru Day and Tequila Day. Not exactly the most prudent of combination.

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Spicy Hatch Chili Tacos

A little while back while doing our normal weekly trip to the grocery store, Hubby, Kiddo and I were delighted to see Hatch Chili Peppers available in the produce section. As you can imagine, it was a “Limited Time Only” special treat.

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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.

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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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A Sizzling Soft Taco Day

Today is a special day – not just Taco Day, but Soft Taco Day. While those hard shells do bring a crunch to the table, in our house soft shell tacos rule.

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Another Taco Tuesday in Paradise

Over the course of our marriage, Hubby has introduced me to a lot of different things. One was an appreciation for Jimmy Buffet. One of the best concerts we’ve attended was a Jimmy Buffet show in Las Vegas.

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Double Wrap Spicy Tacos

When it comes to tacos, are you a hard-crunchy shell type or the soft tortilla fan? Is it corn or flour that gets you excited? Believe it or not, we don’t always have to choose.

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Spicy Beef and Chorizo Tacos

Growing up, Dad made the best tacos. What made his tacos so flavorful? It was the blend of meat filling – Ground Chuck and good quality Chorizo. By good quality Chorizo, I mean the good stuff you find in a Mexican Meat Market – the stuff sold in bulk, not in  plastic tubes in the grocery store. And there was more.

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Oven Baked Stuffed Tacos With Spicy Meat and Beans

Have you noticed all those Stand and Fill Tacos Shells in the Mexican aisle of the supermarket? The problem with the crisp corn variety is that while filling the shell is easy, one bite and the wide shell tends to crack and fall apart. If you aren’t careful, you will end up with taco meat in your lap! Not a pretty sight.

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Pow-Wow Navajo Tacos

In what seems like a life-time ago, before Kiddo came into our lives, I was working on a book. The book, although fiction, was woven from the tapestry of American history from 1868 to 1876. What is the saying? Write what you know about . . .  historical accuracy meant a great deal of research.

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