Walking Tacos

We just got back from camping on beautiful Sanibel Island in Sunny South Florida this weekend.

And I have to say...now I know why people don't tent camp in South Florida in the summer.

Hot.

Humid.

Buggy.

But the beaches were BEAUTIFUL...the shelling was AWESOME...and Periwinkle Park, the only campground on either Sanibel or Captiva Islands, was PERFECT (my kids especially loved all the tropical birds on display...particularly "Fred", a Scarlet Macaw that talked and liked to whistle at Savannah every time she passed by...making her blush).

So, I thought in honor of our trip, and since it's been woefully long since I've posted on this site, I'd post a camping recipe. This is a tried and true recipe that is GREAT for Scout camp-outs...and works good for families, too...

and it's called...

Walking Tacos

2 pounds ground beef
2 packages taco seasoning
1 package ranch dressing powdered dressing mix/seasoning
chopped tomatoes
shredded lettuce
shredded cheese
a bag (or two) of Fritos
Ziploc baggies

1. Brown ground beef and prepare with taco seasoning as package directs. Add ranch dressing mix in at same time.

2. In a Ziploc baggie, add desired amount of Fritos, meat, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Seal bag and mix lightly.

Now - you can do one of two things...

A. Pack Ziploc baggie in backpack and go on a hike. When you get hungry, open the bag and turn edges down, and eat STRAIGHT FROM THE BAG WITHOUT FORKS AND SPOONS...just eat.

OR....

B. Do the same thing...right there at your picnic table.

Sounds messy, right? It kinda is...but once your kids get the hang of it...its GREAT...no packing extra silverware, totally ecologically friendly, and REALLY YUMMY. Plus...there's something about eating food from a baggie without utensils that appeals to kids...kids and men, that is...because men ARE kids...

Anyway - I only took a disposable camera on our trip, so I'll post pictures LATER...

until then...

enjoy your baggie of taco!!

courtesy me!!!