A Mexican Food Treat

One of the things I have missed since we have been stuck in the house since March 13 is Mexican food. My husband doesn’t care for it as much as I do, but he likes quesadillas and tortilla soup. We used to go to Tortilla Coast in the Capitol Hill neighborhood about every six weeks. It was just up the street from our condo. On our latest grocery order I made sure to include refried beans, chicken, corn, and tortillas. We had salsa and the rest of the fixings, and my husband got everything going. He mixed the chicken with peppers and onions and mushrooms in olive oil on the stove top. The end result was a delicious Mexican treat. We made enough to have leftovers, which is also a treat. A few things were missing - chips, rice and a margarita. Maybe next time? 

Dunn North Carolina Restaurant

When you are traveling you are at the mercy of reviews and comments made on websites. So on the last leg of our trip we stopped at a Mexican place in Dunn, North Carolina that had rave reviews. We were graciously seated in a booth that faced a highly visited bathroom; a waitress that was quite unkempt; and food that was meant to be served to an army - not just for two! The appetizer alone was a soup bowl bigger than the size of my husband's head. Being a Friday night it was quite busy. I do have to say the chips and salsa were good, but can't comment on anything else. It was authentic alright but a bit too much for our taste. We prefer our neighborhood place where things are on a smaller scale, but unfortunately - triple the price! I'm hoping my husband has not been turned off to Mexican food. He can't stop talking about it - and not in a good way.