Ladies Night

Tonight it was Ladies Night at the H's. It was that one special night of the year when all of the ladies come in (uninvited), hang around our apartment, freak out when we turn on the lights, and eventually fall to the floor in pain.

I guess it was not your typical Ladies night.

This year, I took some pictures – thus far, we have had 57 ladies stop by and die (not counting the ones I could shoo back out the window).

A pretty little lady

All of those 'dots' are ladybugs

Ever wonder what 50+ dead ladybugs looks like. Now you know.

Stamps, Forever. Ladybugs, Not Forever

I guess if ladybugs are supposed to be a good omen, we are either in for a lot of good news or a lot of bad news (for exterminating them all).

Taquito Tuesday...No, It's Mexican Monday!

Taquito Tuesday came a day early, but mmm was it good. Now that my first quarter of classes is over for the year, I have time to blog about the things that really matter - dinner!

Tired of finding taquitos (think mini, rolled taco) at our neighborhood grocer that contained cheese or wheat, C & I decided to make our own. It was super easy and about 1,000 calories less than the deep-fried ones in the freezer section at the store.

Start with some shredded meat – chicken in this case.

Cook up some onions, spices and other goodies.

Mix the check and spices together – set aside

Grab your corn tortillas, give them a super brief dunk in the heated liquid of your choosing (we used heat chicken stock on the stove) to soft ‘em up and make them flexible.

Scoop the goodies into the lower portion of the tortilla (don't put too much in, otherwise it'll become a full fledged taco)

Roll ‘em up

Put it in a greased pan (that's Pam on the pan in the pic)

In 10-15 minuntes you’ve got CandM taquitos – your Mexican Monday will be complete!