But I still don't know what makes them good/unique!

Cooking method, seasoning in beef, special cheese, dusting of Parmesan cheese on tortilla. Why not try them and see for yourself. :)

Lol--that's still a long drive for tacos. I'll take your word for it. but the parmesan on the tortilla is interesting!

Last night I went to a Sushi buffet.

Yesterday for Mother's day dinner, I prepared Ina Garten's lamb Provencal

http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipe...Provencal-Lamb

Was terrific

I dog sat and had left over lasagne from Bombacigno's. :)

I attempted to make homemade spaghetti sauce in a crockpot, but somehow it ended up being too watery. Currently cooking it without a lid to see if that improves the sauce.

Kicking off the 4th of July charcoal grilling foodfest...

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/...pspamwsoeh.jpg

skirt steak marinated in mojo criollo then grilled for tacos with fresh cilantro & guacamole

To drink with dinner: Corona Familiar (MUCH different than the typical Corona)

After dinner drinks:

Aperol Spritz

Prosecco (or Cava)
1 shot Aperol
1 pour of seltzer water
1 slice orange

Fill a tumbler or large wine glass with ice. Fill the glass 2/3 full with sparkling wine. Add the shot of Aperol. Top with seltzer, stir well, then add the orange slice. Awesome summer drink

BLT sammie with beer-candied bacon and home-grown veggies.

I want that.

Last night out on the deck:

Avocado toast crostini
Grilled bacon wrapped shrimp--marinated in coconut milk/sweet chili sauce

Bone in loin pork chops---marinated in lime juice, honey, sake, garlic, ginger & then brined and grilled
haricot vert with goat cheese and toasted almond slivers (actually over-toasted/almost burned almond slivers :D )
Potato salad made with mixed teeny tiny grilled potatoes, hard boiled egg, and red onion with a fresh basil dressing

Store bought dessert...Vanilla bean froyo
White chocolate/raspberry bundt cake.

Marinating beef rib meat slices in kalbi sauce for tonight.

Dry rub is on St. Louis ribs in fridge for tomorrow night.

when the avocado is a peak flavor, awesome !

Yep! I try to eat a half an avocado every day & they are perfect this year. Still a little pricey but worth it. Sprinkled with a little Maldon sea salt & it's the best.