Hot Taco Action

When we first moved into our apartment here in Sunnyside, we had a little pest problem (OMG ROACHES!!!). Accordingly, we didn't do too much cooking for the first few weeks until we could get an exterminator. So while the roach situation was still in full crisis mode, I ate at the local taco truck probably about three times a week. Thankfully, the exterminator came in and solved our little problem and I was able to start my own kitchen nightmares. But as a result of my taco truck binge, I hadn't been much in the mood for tacos, salsa, guacamole, fajitas, etc.

This weekend as I was struggling to figure something out to cook, Mandy suggested I make myself some tacos. This sounded like a good idea as months have now passed since my affair with the taco truck.

The tacos were pretty straight forward. I came up with a spice mix with some references online (cayenne, cumin, chili/onion/garlic powder, oregano) and simmered the ground beef in it for a little while. I heated up the corn tortillas and chopped some vegetables. Quick and easy. Like your mom.

Mandy amused herself while I ate by trying to take action shots of me eating the tacos. I'm pleased to present below some of the highlights for your enjoyment.

So Easy to Make

I wasn't interesting in cooking tonight. I had just gotten back from the laundromat and just wanted to not be hungry. Kraft Mac'n'Cheese it is.

Now, its not easy to mess up Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. This uber-difficult recipe contains only four steps: boil the macaroni; add some butter, milk and cheese packet; stir together; eat.

Unfortunately it is possible to mess up it somewhere in there. Are you a six year old and do not know how to boil water? Are you incapable of tearing open a cheese packet? Is your name "Joe Cooks Dinner and Stuff?"

I cooked the macaroni, no problems there. I added some butter and the cheese packet. Things are going smoothly at this point. I then pour in some milk. Uh oh. The milk looked rather "chunky" while pouring. I check the label "Good Until October 27." That's what I thought.

Wait a second, what does it say direct under that? "NYC Good Until October 25."

What the fuck. Seriously. The milk decides it is going to spoil two days earlier just because of where I live?

I toss the milk and "mac'n'cheese" and instead go to the taco truck.