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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...

***UPDATED 9/2/23*** These 10 reusable items are more sustainable and can save you money in the long term.  And who doesn't like to save money?  I happen to use several of these items listed. Why not give them a try.   You can use the links under the photos which will take you to the Amazon store. Produce Bags SHOP HERE Instead of reaching for disposable plastic bags when picking up produce, bring these  reusable bags  to the grocery store. Like many reusable items, they’re machine-washable and will last for years. They’re perfect for farmers' market trips, too. K Cups SHOP HERE If you use your single-serve coffee maker every morning, opt for these  reusable K cups . Not only will you save money and prevent waste, but you’ll be able to use your favorite coffee beans for single servings. Reusable Sponge SHOP HERE These reusable sponges are a great alternative to store-bought sponges. Sponges are reusable and will last. Spong...

***UPDATED 9/2/23*** INGREDIENTS 4 cups of day-old bread, torn into small pieces. 1 3/4 cup milk 3 Tablespoons salted butter 1 cup sugar, divided 4 medium peaches, peeled and sliced (I used what we had leftover, frozen and canned ) 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash of ground nutmeg PEACH BUTTER SAUCE Reserved peach juice 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream ( I forgot that part but it was so good anyway) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350. In a medium-sized bowl, add the torn bread. Pour the milk over the bread and let sit, occasionally stirring for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and whisk to combine.  Add the egg mixture to the bread mixture. Set aside. In a skillet, melt the butter, and add the sliced peaches and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain the juice with a fine mesh strainer and RESERVE juice. Add the strained peach...

 And the WINNER of the September 2022 FIRST FRIDAY GIVEAWAY is… 🎉 JAN CRAWFORD 🎉 Congratulations Jan!! Thanks to all who participated in our GIVEAWAY, until next month, stay sassy! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 It's time for the First Friday GIVEAWAY.  All you have to do to enter is sign up to the blog where it says "SUBSCRIBE" on the right of the page AND comment on this blog post by answering the question of the month. You have to be a subscriber to comment. ALL subscribers are welcome to enter.😀 REMEMBER TO: 1. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG  2. COMMENT ON THIS POST and make sure your name appears and is not ANONYMOUS when you comment. If you comment as "anonymous" you will not be entered in the giveaway, because we won't know who you are. We’ll pick the winner randomly with a random name picker and contact them via email. The deadline is midnight Sunday, September 4th, and the winner will be announced Monday, September 5th, 2022. One ent...

We all have well-used kitchen gadgets, but there’s nothing like a new, cool kitchen gadget that makes cooking a lot more exciting & fun. Useful gadgets can not only change the way you cook but save you time and money, especially if you choose a multifunctional piece.  I searched Amazon for some fun & nifty kitchen gadgets that were reviewed well, are of good quality, value for the money, and are just a genius of products. https://amzn.to/3Rb40Mz PERSON-ABLE FUN – Rethink ordinary, boring kitchen supplies. Make cooking and baking a blast and create delicious concoctions with your colorful, human-shaped cooking utensils.  ALL SET TO SAVOR – Gather ingredients and get cooking with your 6 easy-to-grasp, non-stick kitchen utensils: a potato masher, whisk, spaghetti server, spatula, pastry brush, and an ice cream scoop!  FIT FOR A CHEF – Don’t let the cuteness fool you. Sturdy and heat-resistant, your kitchen utensil set performs under pressure, never cracking, war...