Tacos and Shot Glasses

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I am so into these blue corn chip taco shells – they’re delicious (and they’re organic)! 

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The trouble with tacos is that the stuffing always falls out – I figured out tonight that little shot glasses, turned upside down, are the perfect way to keep them in place.  :)  It’s pretty much the only use I have these days for our shot glass collection!

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I stuffed the tacos with a black bean and sweet potato mix.  I topped it with some Italian shredded cheese – yum!

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On the side, fruit:

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My afternoon was quite productive.  I got a lot done on the book and I actually made it to Anatomy class!  Go, me!  I obviously sit in the back.  ;)  We’re learning about urine right now, which is as exciting as it sounds.

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However, being on campus gives me an opportunity to post Operation Beautiful notes:

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Which is always fun!  🙂

 

My afternoon snacks included Stacy Pita Chips, salsa, and hummus (I had about twice the amount of chips shown – can’t keep my hands out of that bag!):

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And ice cream.  I must get out of the habit of having my dessert at 4 PM!  A nutritious piece of fruit would be so much better.

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Time for some So You Think You Can Dance?  SYTYCD is definitely our favorite reality show of the moment, although we are also HUGE American Idol fans.  I’m just a sucker for competition! 🙂

{ 44 comments }

 

  • Lindsay November 24, 2009, 10:01 pm

    So when are you planning to move again?? Where are you moving to in South Carolina?? I really think it is cool that you are writing a book about a subject that many people are not really sure about, because everyone if beautiful no matter what their shape or size!!

    • Caitlin November 24, 2009, 10:09 pm

      we are actually moving to Charlotte this summer 🙂

  • Runeatrepeat November 24, 2009, 10:02 pm

    Fruit would technically be better, but I am trying to get out of the habit of topping off the night with dessert so eating something sweet in the afternoon is helping me avoid night time eating 🙂

  • Evan Thomas November 24, 2009, 10:08 pm

    I can not get into any dancing shows. Singing–maybe, but not dancing.
    And I can’t endorse Ortega, but their idea of flat-bottom taco shells was pretty genious…

  • Matt November 24, 2009, 10:14 pm

    LOL that class looks Really boring.

  • Lee November 24, 2009, 10:15 pm

    Very creative idea for the shot glasses. I put votive candles in mine. I think this means we’re old!

  • Jessica @ How Sweet It Is November 24, 2009, 10:17 pm

    I love that you eat ice cream at 4pm. I also LOVE blue corn chips/shells. I had some for breakfast today. Is that wrong?

  • Kara November 24, 2009, 10:17 pm

    I like your focused picture-taking face! 🙂

    Great idea using shot glasses to hold up tacos — these days, we use ours to hold our wedding rings when we’re doing dishes! We’re definitely not in college anymore…

  • Estela @ Weekly Bite November 24, 2009, 10:19 pm

    I love dancing competitions! They’re so much fun to watch!

    American Idol is a classic though!!!

    I agree about the flat bottom taco shells… genius!

  • candice November 24, 2009, 10:25 pm

    A very creative use for shot glasses. 😉 I don’t normally eat tacos, but I think the blue corn ones look a whole lot more interesting (and appetizing!). I totally empathize with you on the pita chip thing–so good, so hard to resist! I also don’t really see a problem with you eating ice cream at 4 PM. You ate fruit with your dinner instead of dessert, right? 😉 It all balances out.

  • chandra November 24, 2009, 10:31 pm

    I think you should turn those shot glasses over and fill them with tequila… that’s what we’d do if I was there. 😉

  • Erin November 24, 2009, 10:36 pm

    Pita chips are so addictive! 😉

  • Nicole, MS, RD, LD November 24, 2009, 10:38 pm

    I just checked out http://operationbeautiful.com/ — what a great idea! I think I may start carrying sticky notes with me : )

  • Sam (Merit to the Carrot) November 24, 2009, 10:42 pm

    Who needs ground beef for tacos when black beans sweet taters taste 10000000X better?

    Oh, and urine sounds so engaging… (wink)
    Have a great night!

  • Stephanie November 24, 2009, 10:52 pm

    Haha I love the use for the shot glasses, so cute!!!

  • Jenna November 24, 2009, 10:54 pm

    love the shot glass idea for the tacos! they look great!
    jenna

  • KatieMoo November 24, 2009, 11:01 pm

    Haha, I love SYTYCD! Who are you rooting for?

    • Caitlin November 25, 2009, 7:06 am

      i like the redhead girl (former ballroom). i hated her at first but she’s won me over!

  • Lizzy November 24, 2009, 11:11 pm

    i am in love with stacy’s pita chips too. its a serious addiction! hehe

  • Kate November 24, 2009, 11:13 pm

    Ha hilarious creative use of shot glasses, love it. Those taco’s look really good, I’ve always want to try that kind out! Must do!

  • Joelle (The Pancake Girl) November 24, 2009, 11:22 pm

    You are making me want to get Mexican food!

  • Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) November 24, 2009, 11:25 pm

    I don’t watch SYTYCD, but I totally LOVE American Idol!!!

    I love how you used shot glasses to hold your tacos up 🙂

  • Deva (Voracious Vorilee) November 24, 2009, 11:25 pm

    My preferred ice cream eating time is at 10 at night. No clue why, but I love it.

  • Molly @vegandorm November 24, 2009, 11:30 pm

    I’m a HUGE DWTS (Dancing with the Stars) fan. It all started last winter when I was on a treadmill a few days a week to get out of the cold, and DWTS was on at the same time I was working out.

  • Mama Pea November 24, 2009, 11:44 pm

    Oh man, I could write a book on urine. I cleaned it up three times today.

  • Lo November 24, 2009, 11:46 pm

    i love those ice cream dishes. i need perfect dishes like that for portion control lol. where are they from?

    • Caitlin November 25, 2009, 7:06 am

      i got it at marshalls – they have lots of cute little dishes for cheap!

  • Amber November 24, 2009, 11:50 pm

    one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE quotes! Thank you for being your change!

  • Melissa S. November 25, 2009, 12:42 am

    dessert at 4pm is nothing; i had mine at 11am. haha.

  • Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run November 25, 2009, 1:13 am

    YAYA! Another SYTYCD fan!

  • Lauren November 25, 2009, 6:55 am

    I’ve had visions of making sweet potato and black bean tacos. I love how my mind is read by my friends on the blog world. 😉

    Enjoy your Wednesday sweet heart!

  • Katie November 25, 2009, 6:59 am

    You make a MEAN TACO! WOW, SO good!

    http://katiechangesforkatie.blogspot.com/
    Giveaways start this week!

  • Diana (Mymarblerye) November 25, 2009, 7:47 am

    We should all try to write some operation beautiful notes for you if we travel this thanksgiving!

  • Kristie Lynn November 25, 2009, 7:51 am

    Have you tried the cinnamon-sugar flavored Stacey’s pita chips? They are so so so so good. Even harder to keep your hands out of the bag good. So try them… or don’t. 😉

  • Emily Eats and Exercises November 25, 2009, 8:04 am

    I love SYTYCD. I’m not a huge reality TV fan, but I like this show because it includes professionals who are already fabulous at their craft. Some of the dancing is amazing.
    I must admit, I HATE dancing with the stars.
    Good job getting to class.

  • Lindsey @ EatReadRun November 25, 2009, 8:42 am

    You know I watched SYTYCD EVERY other season but this one! For some reason, the fall show just doesn’t work for me. I got hooked on The Biggest Loser and now I’m an addict. I do miss SYTYCD though. Except I always had to mute the TV when Mary comes on because she drives my husband crazy!

  • Janna November 25, 2009, 8:54 am

    Stacys Pita Chips are addicting!

  • Susan November 25, 2009, 9:04 am

    Umm, I eat my dessert in the mornings!! Seriously, I have a giant piece of chocolate with my coffee everyday. Why wait? 😛

  • Lauren @ Eater not a runner November 25, 2009, 9:31 am

    Love the shot glasses idea! So smart 🙂

  • Tina November 25, 2009, 9:44 am

    Good idea with the shot glasses. My little sister has a collection too 🙂 My aunt was trying to get me to watch SYTYCD last night but I was too busy catching up on Biggest Loser, haha.

  • Stacey November 25, 2009, 12:54 pm

    Hi–my name is Stacey and I’m a Biggest Loser addict 😀 Mmm I love the blue corn taco shells! I always try to buy those whenever it’s taco night 🙂

  • Amanda November 25, 2009, 3:44 pm

    Using shot glasses to hold up the tacos is just fantastic! And now I have a serious craving for tacos.

  • Carolyn November 29, 2009, 12:06 pm

    I have some of Stacy’s pita chips that I got at Costco and I can’t wait to try them with the new flavor of Sabra I found: Spinach and Artichoke.

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