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10 Taco Temptations: Terrific Tacos, from Funky to Fancy

June 17, 2022 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

  I will never forget the first Mexican street taco I ate. It was from a cart in Mexico City and it was a revelation, having previously thought that the crunchy tacos from Taco Bell were the real deal. Since then, I’ve probably eaten a thousand tacos from dozens and dozens of different sources. I’ve rarely met a taco I didn’t like, but some are better than others. … [Read more...]

TACO ME! Tacos Terrífico at Barrio SLC

February 12, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

    It was decades ago, but I vividly remember the first time I encountered what is now known among Americans as a “street taco.” It was a taco that I purchased from a street vendor operating a taco cart in Mexico City. I was a college student staying at the Hotel Tejas, which as the time cost $5 US per night for a room. One of the reasons I remember that … [Read more...]

Bison Tacos

August 6, 2020 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

I really love tacos and I love that flavor of lean bison meat. So, this bison taco recipe was a no-brainer. Of course, you could use ground beef if you’d prefer.    Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb. ground bison meat (or substitute lean ground beef) 1/2 onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp mild red chile powder 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp … [Read more...]

Family Values: Dropping in on Taqueria Los Lee

April 5, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

At its most basic, the taco - a beautiful thing - is a simple (if holy) trinity: a tortilla, stuffing, and salsa. Of course, those three humble components can spawn a near infinite variety of taco types with an equally mind-boggling array of fillings, garnishes, and salsas. That the taco has become a cornerstone of many American diets is proof that God is good. Need more proof? … [Read more...]

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