loco for taco

i'm exceptionally into tacos lately. i mean, the mexican food genre has arguably been my lifeblood for 28 years. burritos ranked highest, nachos were a late-night go-to or a superbowl staple, and the tamales, enchiladas and taquitos of the gang were mostly reserved as lazy freezer inventory, with a special thanks to trader joe, my homie for life.

but everyone goes through phases; we know this. you decide you prefer skinny jeans to boot-cut. or you're gonna start drinking green tea and cut back on the red bulls (very how zen of you). so this may be nothing more than a personal food fad, but the simplicity of a naughty little corn tortilla with a mix of crazy items smushed inside is topping my list of not only edible options but pastimes as well. on how many occasions have you been asked by a friend, "what do you wanna do tonight?", responded with, "uhh, let's get tacos", and been denied? exactly. taconsumption as a leisure activity is a cut above the rest and it's going to win 8 or 9 times out of ten.

and anyone who knows me well enough is aware of my carnivorous inclinations, but let the record show that i am not pushing meats here. the beauty of the taco is that it is a hospitable environment for just about anything. if you aren't fiending for dead animals, stuff it with frijoles and soy chorizo, i don't care. just make this magic happen--fast, cheap, and out of control.

¡buen provecho!