The Taco Bar

Despite a “little minor” setback like slicing my finger, Accidents Happen game night and the Taco Bar still took place as planned. It was a bit challenging to cut with my hand being all bandaged up, but somehow I managed. Fortunately, I did most of the cutting before my accident happened. My injury did get me out of washing all the dishes though. Larry did all the dishes for me. So I guess there was a positive that came out of my injury. 🙂

I offered a little something, OK, a lot of something, for everyone. Lauren provided the makings for vegetarian/vegan tacos, Elizabeth C. (I have two friends named Elizabeth) brought a fruit and marshmallow salad, and I provided everything else.

I marinated steak and chicken all day, that we grilled right before everyone started coming over. I had both corn and flour tortillas, so people could choose what they wanted.

I made arroz verde or green rice. It is just rice mixed with green onions, jalapenos and cilantro. I was going to make frijoles Cubano but due to my current incapacities, I just heated up some black beans instead. There were no complaints, so I guess it was an OK choice. 🙂 Then I had all the Mexican sides that complete a taco bar, pico de gallo Pico de Gallo, guacamole, cheese or queso, pickled onions Pickled Onions and crema, or sour cream, and of course, chips.

Yes, I keep the avocado pits to place in the guacamole. They help to prevent it from turning brown.

I made flan for dessert. Los Postres

After dinner, we had a little break in between courses, for a round of games. Then we brought out Elizabeth’s delicious fruit salad, took another breather with more games, followed by the flan and games for the rest of the evening.

We ate until we had no space left for anything else, o no spacio para nada mas. Then we laughed for the rest of the evening. It was another fun and successful evening shared with friends; the best way to live life.

Live life to the fullest. Even the ordinary can be fun. Just add friends and laughter, and everyone will have a good time, no matter what. Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.

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Author: ajeanneinthekitchen

I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.

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      8. I did. Somehow it got infected, even though I did everything I was supposed to do. She put me on an antibiotic for 10 days. I told her I am scuba diving next week, so just make it better. She laughed, being a former scuba diver herself. She totally got it. 🙂

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