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Cathy Reviews Walking Taco Casserole Recipe

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***UPDATED 9/2/23*** What is   'Walking Taco"?  You take a small bag of corn chips or Doritos open it up and put seasoned taco meat over the chips along with your favorite taco topping such as lettuce, taco sauce, tomatoes, onions, and cheese on top.  You can then walk around eating this right out of the bag with a fork.   This is a spin on the Walking Taco but in casserole form which is perfect for teens and family gatherings. INGREDIENTS 1  1/2 lbs.- 2 lbs. ground beef 1  (1 oz.) pkg taco seasoning 3/4 cup water 1 (15.5) oz. pkg Fritos 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese taco toppings of your choice...taco sauce, diced onions, olives, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole. INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.   Spray a 9"x 13" baking dish with nonstick spray.   Spread half of the Fritos in the bottom of the dish. In a skillet brown the ground beef, add the taco seasoning and water, and mix until blended.  Place...

DIY Bath Steamers - Cathy tries and fails!

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I wanted to try the DIY Bath Steamers from the Hallmark Channel Home and Family . I tried and failed.😏 But I had fun trying and will try again. You live and learn by failing, right?? Here's the materials list and directions if you'd like to take a stab at making these cute bath steamers: MATERIALS 2 cups baking soda 1 cup citric acid 1 cup cornstarch 3-5 tbsp water Essential oils - whatever you like Silicone baking/soap molds For a cold/flu symptoms - 80 drops of eucalyptus oi l and 40 drops of peppermint oil For a soothing shower - 80 drops of lavendar oil & 40 drops of geranium oil INSTRUCTIONS Place the baking soda, citric acid, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Use a pastry cutter or large whisk to remove lumps and mix well. Add the water SLOWLY, 1 tbsp at a time. You have to be very careful because if you add too much water too soon, the whole thing will fizz up. Just be patient and keep testing by grabbing a handful of the mixture and squeezing it...