Day 4 Gratitude

[manoah]

Day #4 - What food are you most grateful for?

Today I'm grateful for tacos. Not because it's taco Tuesday, that's just serendipity. To be more specific, I'm grateful for my mom's tacos.

His Lordship took the day off, The Princelings came over early (really early for them!) and we took a trek up the mountain, found a nice place overlooking the lake and spread mom's ashes. It was quiet, riotous (lots of "The Big Lebowski" quotes), and for me, cathartic.

When we got home, I made tacos for lunch. It doesn't sound like a big deal, but making these tacos...such a big deal. How are they different? Start with ground beef, corn tortillas and your favorite taco seasoning. Mash some of the raw ground beef on the half the corn tortilla and sprinkle with your seasoning. Repeat until the ground beef is gone. I got 23 tacos today. In a large dutch oven, melt shortening (or lard) or pour in oil. Heat it up. Take some tongs and pinch the ends of the tortilla and gently set into the hot oil. I can fry 3 at a time. YMMV. Cook until the beef is done. Serve with shredded cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato sauce and canned peas. Yes. Peas. They are delicious and they are well loved. Like mom was.

Comments

[rahirah]

Those sound amazing (though I remain agnostic about the peas.)

[manoah]

You have to try the peas. They must be canned peas, baby peas are best, but any will do. Most folks are squicked by them, but I tell you...they make the tacos! Heh.

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

I’m glad you had some closure and a nice family time for what must have been quite a difficult day emotionally.

[avalonjones.livejournal.com]

OMG, I am SO sorry I've been away for so long. I'd forgotten my LJ password, finally reset it to something I'd freaking remember. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, but ... she's at peace now. I'll send you an email. I'm so, so sorry to be such a bum.... ; __ ;

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

That sounds like the perfect way to remember her on such a day.

[manoah.livejournal.com]

Thanks, it was a good day, for what it was.

[manoah.livejournal.com]

You are not a bum, you are busy living your life! It's all good, but I will look forward to hearing from you!

[manoah.livejournal.com]

It is and it was. Mom was a great cook and most of my recipes come from her. She is never far from my thoughts.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Those tacos sound wonderful.

[manoah.livejournal.com]

They are yummy; peas and all!