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Title: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Karin on August 08, 2018, 07:57:43 PM
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NJCher (21,675 posts)

What's for Dinner, Wed., Aug. 8, 2018

Tacos! This is something we haven't had in a long time. We are using a low-carb (TJ's) soft shell taco and the RG made a spicy cabbage topping to go on top (mayo based). Used ground pork and chorizos There are also cheese slices to put on them.

As a refresher, chopped cucumber.   Also marinated garden vegetables, such as zucchini, red and yellow peppers, cucumber, and carrot sticks.

That's a bunch of vegetables in a burrito.  This is not a taco.

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Response to NJCher (Original post)
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 05:54 PM
PennyK (1,785 posts)
2. Crab salad!

Surprise sale at Publix. I'll have with salad veggies on the side and moan with pleasure. Homemade lemonade.
For hubby, fried flounder and a brown rice and quinoa mix.

Two reasons to double puke. 

https://www.democraticunderground.com/115773717 (https://www.democraticunderground.com/115773717)

In other news involving stuffing a tortilla, they have a zuchinni thread, in which:

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Response to handmade34 (Original post)
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 02:04 PM
 Phentex (14,292 posts)
8. Spicy zucchini quesadillas!

Grate it and add cheese, jalapeno, raisins, scallions, drizzle of lime juice. Fill your tortillas and heat as usual for quesadillas. 

Oh yum.

Randr, he of the dumb name, makes a funny:

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Response to handmade34 (Original post)
Tue Aug 7, 2018, 06:55 PM
 randr (9,064 posts)
3. Only reason people here lock their cars
is so no one can put zucchinis in them


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Tue Aug 7, 2018, 06:21 PM
 handmade34 (15,452 posts)

Zucchini is coming fast and furious

so... not being able to eat it all fresh, I discovered mashed zucchini... it is a great substitute for mashed potatoes, yummy,
[/quote]

No, it is NOT a great substitute for mashed potatoes.  I'm trying to picture it, and it ain't pretty.  Zukes have their place, but this ain't it.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/115773697 (https://www.democraticunderground.com/115773697)


Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: jb2u11 on August 08, 2018, 08:48:25 PM
It's not a wonder lefty is so angry and violent, look at that food!  I would probably be in a foul mood if I had to eat that crap also.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: FiddyBeowulf on August 09, 2018, 07:11:53 AM
It's not a wonder lefty is so angry and violent, look at that food!  I would probably be in a foul mood if I had to eat that crap also.
They are angry because when they ask "what's for dinner?", are told "tacos" and then they get served a DUmmie version of a taco. It would piss me off too.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Texacon on August 09, 2018, 07:31:14 AM
New Jersey makes their tacos (whatever the hell it is) a whole lot different than we do here in Texas.  Freaking YUCK with that crap she's putting on some type of tortilla.  Is she even using a real tortilla?

KC
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on August 09, 2018, 07:33:46 AM
Sounds more like 'Weird-o chef's salad served on a tortilla' than a taco, to me.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: BadCat on August 09, 2018, 07:58:10 AM
New Jersey makes their tacos (whatever the hell it is) a whole lot different than we do here in Texas.  Freaking YUCK with that crap she's putting on some type of tortilla.  Is she even using a real tortilla?

KC

LOL, the cabbage was the kicker for me.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: SVPete on August 09, 2018, 07:58:57 AM
Hmmmm ... I read the contents of the tacos as spicy cabbage slaw, ground pork, "chorizos", and "cheese slices". The chopped cucumber and marinated vegetables seem to be sides.

Other than the likelihood of the "cheese slices" being so-called "American cheese" (I call that "alleged cheese") the tacos sound OK. Just exchange the alleged cheese for grated Jack and/or cheddar. As for the rest, I don't like cukes and I'll pass on the pickled vegetables (which is more of an Italian thing - giardiniera), too.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Ralph Wiggum on August 09, 2018, 08:05:31 AM
Mini tacos, ala Steve Dawes?  Always a winner.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Texacon on August 09, 2018, 08:09:33 AM
LOL, the cabbage was the kicker for me.


The cabbage and a CHEESE SLICE?  WTF??  Sounds like a Jack in the Box taco.

KC
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: SVPete on August 09, 2018, 09:09:04 AM

The cabbage and a CHEESE SLICE?  WTF??  Sounds like a Jack in the Box taco.

KC

I think cabbage slaw is more common with Baja-style fish tacos. Gack in the Box "tacos" do use alleged cheese, which really should not bee withing 10 feet of a real taco. I do like Gack in the Box "tacos", but as a thing, not as a taco.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Texacon on August 09, 2018, 09:23:59 AM
I think cabbage slaw is more common with Baja-style fish tacos. Gack in the Box "tacos" do use alleged cheese, which really should not bee withing 10 feet of a real taco. I do like Gack in the Box "tacos", but as a thing, not as a taco.


Yeah, I was thinking the cabbage slaw was for fish tacos.  I see that here in Texas and on the east coast on pulled pork BBQ sandwiches.

And I agree with you about the JITB tacos.  They're not too bad, but they're also not tacos.  I don't know if ANYONE knows what kind of meat is in those things.   :rotf:

KC
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on August 09, 2018, 09:57:56 AM

Yeah, I was thinking the cabbage slaw was for fish tacos.  I see that here in Texas and on the east coast on pulled pork BBQ sandwiches.

And I agree with you about the JITB tacos.  They're not too bad, but they're also not tacos.  I don't know if ANYONE knows what kind of meat is in those things.   :rotf:

KC

Well, cooked cabbage makes me physically gag and I'm no fan of it fresh either, but at least the bits of it in salad bar lettuce mix I can successfully ignore.  I believe it was JITB that was found to be using kangaroo meat at one time, many years ago (IIRC it was an unscrupulous Aussie seller to blame, JITB supposedly didn't know it was 'roo). 
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Old n Grumpy on August 09, 2018, 11:41:59 AM
How about some yummy Mini Tacos by Jose Ole!!  You can taste the fiesta!!  :drool:  more like artificial flavor and orange grease.
(http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07/32/02/89/0007320289515_500X500.jpg)

These are the FUN snack size!!  :thatsright:

With REAL cheddar cheese!!   :yahoo:

Eat half a dozen of those and you will be shitting like a goose for 3 days.  :-)
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Texacon on August 09, 2018, 12:00:23 PM
Well, cooked cabbage makes me physically gag and I'm no fan of it fresh either, but at least the bits of it in salad bar lettuce mix I can successfully ignore. I believe it was JITB that was found to be using kangaroo meat at one time, many years ago (IIRC it was an unscrupulous Aussie seller to blame, JITB supposedly didn't know it was 'roo).


I never heard that story.  Heh, wonder if I can scratch eating kangaroo off my bucket list?

KC
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Texacon on August 09, 2018, 12:01:19 PM
How about some yummy Mini Tacos by Jose Ole!!  You can taste the fiesta!!  :drool:  more like artificial flavor and orange grease.
(http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07/32/02/89/0007320289515_500X500.jpg)

These are the FUN snack size!!  :thatsright:

With REAL cheddar cheese!!   :yahoo:

Eat half a dozen of those and you will be shitting like a goose for 3 days.  :-)


Those things look nasty.  Honestly a lot of the tacos I eat don't have any cheese.  One of my favorites is al pastor.  Hell yeah!

KC
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: jb2u11 on August 09, 2018, 01:25:21 PM
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Eat half a dozen of those and you will be shitting like a goose for 3 days.  :-)

Pam???
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: jb2u11 on August 09, 2018, 01:32:21 PM
They are angry because when they ask "what's for dinner?", are told "tacos" and then they get served a DUmmie version of a taco. It would piss me off too.
if your a DUmmy, would you expect normal tacos?  I'm pretty sure when she says tacos, you know it's not going to be a normal taco.  They make their lives so difficult!
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: GOP Congress on August 10, 2018, 12:08:55 PM
She should invite Omaha Steve over for a few bites of her tacos.

(Jokes welcome now.)
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Ralph Wiggum on August 10, 2018, 01:39:19 PM
She should invite Omaha Steve over for a few bites of her tacos.

(Jokes welcome now.)

Goodness gracious...where to start?

Don't think Omaha Steve could even get to their nether regions to, ahem, dine on that.  Nor has he likely ever done such a thing anyway.

Yeah, gutteral mind. :cheersmate:
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Karin on August 10, 2018, 06:29:39 PM
I see the mini tacos in the grocery freezer, and it always makes me smile. 
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Ralph Wiggum on August 10, 2018, 08:44:34 PM
I see the mini tacos in the grocery freezer, and it always makes me smile.

OMG, Karin, I've done the exact same thing! :rotf:
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: jb2u11 on August 10, 2018, 08:49:25 PM
I see the mini tacos in the grocery freezer, and it always makes me smile.
I actually bought a box one time because of that. (They weren't that good)
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: BlueStateSaint on August 11, 2018, 02:23:14 PM
OMG, Karin, I've done the exact same thing! :rotf:

Same here.  Even has brought out a chuckle a time or two.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Karin on August 11, 2018, 06:28:21 PM
https://youtu.be/K5J1mn_u0rM (https://youtu.be/K5J1mn_u0rM)

That video is so old, you can see the chick slamming a rotary phone down! 
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Karin on August 14, 2018, 09:27:02 PM
In updated DUmmie food news:  Did you have a craving for Chinese food tonight?  How about some delicious Kung Pao? You won't get it from the DUmmie Kitchens:

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Phentex (14,305 posts)

Kung Pao Chickpea and Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry...

There are many versions of this recipe but this one is my favorite (from Ambitious Kitchen). If you like a less peanutty flavor, use less peanut butter and a dash more soy for the sauce. I served it over rice but I think it would be good with noodles as well. Also, I don't use cilantro cause it's soapy to me. 

Ingredients

For the stir fry:

2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 pound brussels sprouts, halved
Freshly ground salt and pepper
1 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained


slopped around in some sauce.  Two out of my four most hated food items, brussels sprouts and chick peas.  No protein, as usual.  Oh, and as usual, there are always some hard to find ingredients that are expensive and you have to spend $20 in gas driving around to find:

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2 tablespoons gluten free reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon coconut sugar

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Serve immediately over quinoa or brown rice.

Of course.  And throw immediately in the trash, even the dog won't eat it. 





Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Skul on August 14, 2018, 10:47:48 PM
Liberal tacos >>>>> salad stuffed in a folded slice of bread. :drool:           :puke:
Almost forgot, smear it with Brie cheese.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Texacon on August 15, 2018, 08:09:19 AM
In updated DUmmie food news:  Did you have a craving for Chinese food tonight?  How about some delicious Kung Pao? You won't get it from the DUmmie Kitchens:


slopped around in some sauce.  Two out of my four most hated food items, brussels sprouts and chick peas.  No protein, as usual.  Oh, and as usual, there are always some hard to find ingredients that are expensive and you have to spend $20 in gas driving around to find:

Of course.  And throw immediately in the trash, even the dog won't eat it.


I don't mind brussels sprouts but you couldn't pay me to eat a chickpea.  And what is that crap they call it when they mash those things up?  It is absolutely disgusting.

KC
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on August 15, 2018, 08:13:51 AM

I don't mind brussels sprouts but you couldn't pay me to eat a chickpea.  And what is that crap they call it when they mash those things up?  It is absolutely disgusting.

KC

Hummus.  To me, it isn't actually bad, it just ain't good, either.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Karin on August 15, 2018, 12:11:56 PM
I can stand one bite of it, then I'm through.  Sesame tasting wallpaper paste.  Vegetarians think it is absolute manna from Heaven.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: jb2u11 on August 15, 2018, 12:34:00 PM
Hummus.  To me, it isn't actually bad, it just ain't good, either.

I've never been able to stomach it.  It's a food that has no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: landofconfusion80 on August 15, 2018, 08:29:49 PM
I've never been able to stomach it.  It's a food that has no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
Your first mistake is calling it food
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: jb2u11 on August 15, 2018, 08:31:39 PM
Your first mistake is calling it food
Your right!
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Texacon on August 16, 2018, 06:39:01 AM
Hummus.  To me, it isn't actually bad, it just ain't good, either.


Yeah, that's it.  Nasty stuff.  F'n YUCK!  And KALE!  Oh jeezus, is there anything that smells worse than that stuff when it's been cooked?  I don't think a morgue would smell that bad if the coolers were out.

KC
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: YupItsMe on August 16, 2018, 10:40:10 AM
I think it's quite funny that they think they're smart enough to run the country, but they can't even make a taco. 
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: landofconfusion80 on August 16, 2018, 08:14:35 PM
I think it's quite funny that they think they're smart enough to run the country, but they can't even make a taco.
They expect to import taco benders to accomplish that task
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Karin on August 16, 2018, 08:57:17 PM
Cher's dinner tonight just sounds tiresome, or maybe I'm exhausted.  What is this mess?

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Thu Aug 16, 2018, 04:15 PM
 NJCher (21,686 posts)

What's for Dinner, Thurs., Aug. 16, 2018

For starters, Asian style salad with tossed greens, tangerine segments, cucumbers, peanuts, and mirin.

Sausages cooked in cast iron pan.

Cubanelle peppers with dried cranberries and pine nuts.

Quinoa-zucchini-scallion cakes.

For dessert, I'm mixing up the RG a blueberry-coconut milk-no-sugar ice cream shake.


What's in that sausage?  Tofu and kale?  Could I just have a burger & fries?  Stop with the friggin quinoa. 

Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on August 17, 2018, 07:52:47 AM
Cher's dinner tonight just sounds tiresome, or maybe I'm exhausted.  What is this mess?


What's in that sausage?  Tofu and kale?  Could I just have a burger & fries?  Stop with the friggin quinoa.

Minus 2 points for not modifying the word 'Sausage' with something like 'Chicken asiago' or 'Vegetable protein.'
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: BadCat on August 17, 2018, 07:55:29 AM
Minus 2 points for not modifying the word 'Sausage' with something like 'Chicken asiago' or 'Vegetable protein.'

And a "cast iron pan"?  Shouldn't it be "a Calphalon Tri-ply copper frying pan"
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: SVPete on August 17, 2018, 08:01:31 AM
Most of that menu Karin posted above sounds meh (unless the sausages are better than I would expect a DUpipo to have), but the "Cubanelle peppers with dried cranberries and pine nuts" sounds like a really weird combination.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on August 17, 2018, 10:38:00 AM
And a "cast iron pan"?  Shouldn't it be "a Calphalon Tri-ply copper frying pan"

The cast-iron pan is kind of a current nutri-nazi foodie cult shiny object, I can't cut any points on that one.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: BlueStateSaint on August 17, 2018, 10:40:51 AM
And a "cast iron pan"?  Shouldn't it be "a Calphalon Tri-ply copper frying pan"

Remember that we're dealing with a DUmmie womyn.

The proper cooking vessel would be a 'cauldron.'  :whistling: :stirpot:
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: SVPete on August 17, 2018, 11:05:16 AM
The cast-iron pan is kind of a current nutri-nazi foodie cult shiny object, I can't cut any points on that one.

A hot cast-iron pan is useful for searing the outside of meats, and there is a reason it's good technique (if you have the time). But like all fads it's gone over the top. If you have a hankering for one, wait a couple years and you should find several at people's garage/yard sales.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: BadCat on August 17, 2018, 12:02:43 PM
A hot cast-iron pan is useful for searing the outside of meats, and there is a reason it's good technique (if you have the time). But like all fads it's gone over the top. If you have a hankering for one, wait a couple years and you should find several at people's garage/yard sales.

We have a couple.  My wife makes great cornbread in one of them.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: SVPete on August 17, 2018, 01:26:18 PM
We have a couple.  My wife makes great cornbread in one of them.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I doubt DUpipo would stoop (as they would see it) to eating cornbread. Too Deplorable-ish.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Ralph Wiggum on August 17, 2018, 02:55:16 PM
Maybe I'm wrong, but I doubt DUpipo would stoop (as they would see it) to eating cornbread. Too Deplorable-ish.

Not totally certain, but isn't cornbread kind of cultural appropriation?  Of the South and perhaps African Americans?  That might trigger leftist snowflakes.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: SVPete on August 17, 2018, 03:07:43 PM
Not totally certain, but isn't cornbread kind of cultural appropriation?  Of the South and perhaps African Americans?  That might trigger leftist snowflakes.

Maybe. I mainly know cornbread as very tasty.  :-)
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: landofconfusion80 on August 17, 2018, 04:58:10 PM
Not totally certain, but isn't cornbread kind of cultural appropriation?  Of the South and perhaps African Americans?  That might trigger leftist snowflakes.
I hope they don't discover the delicacy that possum is. That would offend my Appalachian sensibilities
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: BlueStateSaint on August 17, 2018, 05:18:09 PM
We have a couple.  My wife makes great cornbread in one of them.

I almost bought one yesterday in an Ace Hardware in the Central Adirondacks.  If I had more money on me, I would have.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Delmar on August 17, 2018, 06:27:24 PM
Maybe. I mainly know cornbread as very tasty.  :-)

I have always loved cornbread, my mom never made it often enough to suit me when I was a kid though.  My dad hated it--he grew up during the depression and ate it so often that he got sick of it and never got nostalgic for it.  :(
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Karin on August 17, 2018, 07:02:23 PM
Not to humblebrag, but my cast iron pan is 100 years old.  And yeah, the cornbread with bacon grease generously slathered on the bottom (I mean, a LOT), is sooo good. 
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Ralph Wiggum on August 17, 2018, 07:40:23 PM
Not to humblebrag, but my cast iron pan is 100 years old.  And yeah, the cornbread with bacon grease generously slathered on the bottom (I mean, a LOT), is sooo good.

The former Mrs. Wiggum had one approximately that age.  It was awesome.  They don't make them like that anymore.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Karin on August 18, 2018, 09:26:10 PM
https://upload.democraticunderground.com/115773861 (https://upload.democraticunderground.com/115773861)

Mark this as a sign of the Apocalypse, friends.  A handful of DUmmies are having dinners consisting of steaks, chops, burgers and the like made with actual meat.  Plenty of vegetables, of course, as gardeners, but nothing actually revolting.  Adding brandy and wine in a festive way.  Hmmm does life not actually suck?

The weird one was

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PennyK (1,797 posts)
2. Mock-Tato Salad

It's made just like the real thing, but with steamed cauliflower rather than potatoes.

Just call it cauliflower salad, dammit.



Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Karin on August 20, 2018, 06:51:41 PM
Today, they were making fun of old mid 20th century recipes, such as donut and prune salad.  Yes, yuck.  But, one DUmmie inadvertently gave a link to the beloved and funny James Lileks, who is or was a wonderful contributor to National Review. 


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Response to Arkansas Granny (Original post)
Mon Aug 20, 2018, 02:40 PM
 The Velveteen Ocelot (63,083 posts)
3. Mentioned in the comments is The Gallery of Regrettable Food.

Definitely worth a read. 

http://www.lileks.com/institute/gallery/index.html

Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: SVPete on August 20, 2018, 07:30:15 PM
Today, they were making fun of old mid 20th century recipes, such as donut and prune salad.  Yes, yuck.  But, one DUmmie inadvertently gave a link to the beloved and funny James Lileks, who is or was a wonderful contributor to National Review.

James Lileks used to be (and may still be) a regular on Hugh Hewitt's radio show.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: Karin on September 03, 2018, 07:09:15 PM
https://youtu.be/OkLm6f1YMnM (https://youtu.be/OkLm6f1YMnM)

The DUmmies posted this recipe for something called Horchata.  It's a "drink" that's basically baby pablum.  Gross!

And here is someone's idea of a delicious, satisfying Sunday dinner:

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Response to NJCher (Original post)
Sun Sep 2, 2018, 06:11 PM
 pangaia (18,662 posts)
1. Cuke, tomato, mayo, sprouts, salsa on pita.

fresh picked corn, "Smashed cucumber" ( A Sichuan cold cuke side dish), cold green tea

I'm starving just reading that.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: SVPete on September 03, 2018, 07:45:38 PM
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pangaia (18,662 posts)
1. Cuke, tomato, mayo, sprouts, salsa on pita.

fresh picked corn, "Smashed cucumber" ( A Sichuan cold cuke side dish), cold green tea

What a waste of a decent pita and mayo! My preferences in flat breads are corn tortillas or naan.
Title: Re: NJCher makes Tacos!
Post by: landofconfusion80 on September 03, 2018, 10:19:18 PM
What a waste of a decent pita and mayo! My preferences in flat breads are corn tortillas or naan.
We had the opportunity for some genuine gorditas a couple of days ago in laredo, you'd probably enjoy them