Sweeter with time:
Lydia and I are having a totally relaxing fun night 🙂 Unpacking took FOREVER, but I finally finished and was able to sit down and enjoy a glass of vino. We sent Matt for groceries on his bicycle while we chatted.
We could not figure out what we wanted for dinner but finally settled on taco salads.
Romaine, tomato, green pepper, tomatoes, avocado, hot sauce, black beans, corn, jack cheese and Newman’s Own Black Bean + Corn salsa – Plus lots of chips!
Extra splash
Glad to see him again!
After dinner Matt poured a new home brew for Lydia – Summer Amber. Wasn’t my favorite, but Tusker liked it!
We’re settled on the couch and Lydia just fed me a tiny oatmeal cookie from the freezer. House Hunters in Austin is on! I’m so tired and can’t wait to sleep in in the morning.
And I’ve got a mystery guest coming ‘round 11!
Help Meghan Run says
Black beans for dinner here, too! Enjoy your sleepover. 🙂
kay (eating machine) says
yay for visits from friends!
and taco salad-yum!
Ashley says
oooo taco salad….that idea had left my brain for far too long..thanks for the reminder 😉
katey says
those taco salads look gooood!! 🙂
katey says
those taco salads look gooood!! 🙂
Sarah says
I hate unpacking. Although it is nice to finally be organized and not living out of a suitcase! A mystery guest huh? You’ve got me wondering…
Runeatrepeat says
Glad you got to hang out with an old friend – that’s always the best 🙂
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
Aww fun friend night 🙂 Salad looks delish, spicy and fun. Have a great time with your bud!
Andee (Runtolive) says
Yum taco salads are the best!
Lele says
I just had taco salad too! Since I’m in VA and you’re in NC, I think it’s just taco salad weather.
Nicole- Chasing Blue says
That taco salad looks so yummy!
What are your fave snacks to take with you in the car?
I’m traveling with my little man (he’s almost 1) tomorrow and I want to stay healthy while I’m away at the hotel.
Shannon The Healthy Beach Bum says
Taco salads are the best mmm. That’s so great Matt rides his bike to the store! You two are just the best ever I swear 🙂 Loved the Summit video!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i bet you’re glad to be reunited with your love!
sian says
love love taco salad….so good for you too-thanks for sharing – do you have a feed or am I blind?
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
REALLY good looking taco salad!
Jenn
JessicaPetty says
Hello!! With your surplus of cottage cheese I wanted to share a recipe I created after seeing your smoothie/soup creations!
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 oz. fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 (more or less) cup milk (almond, soy, or any type!)
1 tsp brown sugar
1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
Ice as needed
Just blend all together, and I like to top with some cereal or crushed graham crackers!!
Amanda @ Panda Lunch says
Looks like you guys had a wonderful evening, those are the best when you can just relax with friends. And yay for Matt being back, my hubby is deployed right now, so I know how it feels 🙁
Your taco salad looks great! I LOVE Mexican food of any kind!
Emily (A Nutritionist Eats) says
Taco salads are always so satisfying!!
Marisa (Trim The Fat) says
Yum! Taco salads are a great choice!
Mara @ What's for Dinner? says
I hate unpacking from trips…so much so that I still have some random stuff in my suitcase from my last vacation a year ago!
Deva@Vorilee says
Taco salad is one of my favorite meals – so yummy and filling and topping options are ENDLESS.
Lainie says
Love taco salads; actually, I just love all Mexican food. It’s hard to beat!
mikey says
look at those two beautiful girls! you totally got that song stuck in my head now. great taco salads. yum 🙂
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says
Have fun visiting with your friends!
Angela (Run, Study, Eat) says
MMM! Are those chips from TJ’s? They look like some flax tortilla chips I have seen before. Otherwise I really want to make a taco salad like that! For some reason you make ordinary dishes dazzle and razzle!
Lizzy says
most favorite salad ever is Taco salad! Yours looked so yummy and there is nothing like having loads of chips to along! 🙂
Sara says
The image of “We sent Matt for groceries on his bicycle while we chatted” made me chuckle!
Rachel says
Ravenswood Zin is my FAVORITE! And I bet it would pair perfectly with taco salad-y flavors. Good eats tonight 🙂
AnnQ says
Nice…..that salad looks yum-my! 😀
Stacy (Eating To Live Love Laugh Tri) says
Those chips look so good. Are they by Food Should Taste Good?
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
wine, husband, great friend and frozen oatmeal cookie? I don’t think I could think of a better evening!
Paige says
Mmm love the taco salad idea! Looks great:)
HeatherBakes says
Taco salads make the best impromptu dinners!
I’m a little obsessed with that bottle opener- SO CUTE.
brandi says
glad you’re having a good time! i love taco salads – always a good choice.
Kate says
Yum! Love that Ravenswood Old Vine Zin.
Kath says
Nicole- Chasing Blue,
Always trail mix because you can have 1 piece of 25 depending on how much you want 🙂 And Larabars and fruit like apples.
sian ,
It’s at the bottom right. But also, I think most readers can auto detect feeds now if you put in a URL.
JessicaPetty ,
Sounds awesome!
Sandhiya ,
Yum #2!
Re. Chips,
They were Harris Teeter brand.
Kath
Becci says
I always forget about taco salad! It’s so easy….I really should make it more. Thanks for the inspiration!
Pam (Highway to Health) says
Unpacking is the worst part of the trip!
The salad looks great!
Sandhiya says
Kath,
Here is a Indian version of the Taco Salad I threw together last weekend..
1. Chips (I took Tina’s advise from Health and made my own with tortilla’s, paprika, and salt)
2. handful of canned Chikpeas from WF, and boiled green lentils with skin
3. very little boiled potatoes
4. chopped red onions
5. a splash of Corriander chutney
6. and Tamarind chutney
7. sprinkle some paprika and salt
8. serve with yogurt (so the yogurt is the dressing, but it actually soaks the rest of the items 1 – 7 and tastes yummy) and chopped cilantro
MegaNerd says
Glad you made time for your old friend 😀
It’s the little things in life…