Calling it good for today

[Tracker123]

The green Pueblos become Ancho chili once red. Into the dehydrator they go:



Regardless of what the Midwestern folks think, chili is chili. No tomatoes in real chili. Cleaned up the yard somewhat and started a small fire:



Decided to do some real fajita's, real beef skirt.



Only works with some real pico de gallo from the garden as well as some fresh guacamole:






If you fellas are going to do it right, fresh home made tortillas works:



I did check on the tadpoles - doing just fine. Put them in a small bucket for the picture:



Life is good.

["G"]

Thanks for posting....I always enjoy your pics

[stormcloud]

Tracker, what is beef skirt, flank?

[prefers shiners]

wish I had ate before I looked at that.....now nothing is going to taste good.....

[Tracker123]

Tracker, what is beef skirt, flank?

Beef skirt is meat on top of the ribs - thus such an irregular cut. The only place I can find it is in the Mexican markets. Growing up we had it regular in West Texas, had to ask the butcher for it. Was considered trash beef. When I was at A&M, a friend invited me over for fajitas. Didn't know what that was until I saw it. It became the rage then. Funny looking back. I highly recommend the Mexican markets, very fine products. We have an excellent one in Lafayette, fine produce, cheeses, etc. You know it's the real thing when there is a separate counter for folks sending money back home.

[Tracker123]

Finished the first batch of anchos:



Two pints worth. You folks won't believe how good it smells. I'll probably put away another two pints before it's done. Told Ann we're pulling out the meat grinder next weekend for some real chili. For folks who want "chili powder", cut it heavy with cumin, paprika, and black pepper - because that's what it is. What I can't believe is how expensive ancho is in the stores. It's easy - grow it, dry it, ground it, it's done.

[Redge]

Man that looks good!!

[PawPaw Gene]

Randy I can see why you call it "good for a today". Anyone who can do things for himself has the right to sit back and enjoy. To grow you own chillies, grill your own meal, enjoy a joyful fire ( and if you call that a small one I'd hate to see a big one ) and then to sit and enjoy it all, what could be better. By the way, that is one of my favorite meals.
"gene"

[prefers shiners]

makes me want to go to "Los Palmas" Mexican café and get some fajitas for lunch........

[Tracker123]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.