edburns's Profile
Where can I find pure lard?
Make it yourself. Go to the supermarket and ask the butcher for pork fat. If he doesn't have it, he'll save it for you. It's real cheap if not free. Put it in a pan on the stove at a real low temprature and it will render out nicely. Or do it in the oven at about 300 or so. Pour it off into a sealable container, and put it in the fridge.
Girl Scout Thin Mint Ice Cream Pie--A Success!
I may have to buy a one size larger pair of jeans after this one. Sound great!!!! Ed
Taco trucks, stands or other vendors in PHX?
I forgot to mention, just drive around a construction project around noon and you'll see them...and smell them!!! Ed
Taco trucks, stands or other vendors in PHX?
I haven't had the hot dogs, but the taco trucks are great. I'm in construction, so I see the trucks show up all day. I've never had any that were bad. The tacos are incredably good, and cheap. They cater to Mexicans, so language may be a factor, but there is generally a "hefe" who speaks English. This stuff is probably not what you're used to. The tacos are served open faced garnished with onion and celantro with a lime wedge and more offen than not, a jalapeno. Sprinkle a little salt on them, squeeze the lime and enjoy. This IS the real thing!!! Ed
Mexican Food in Vegas
If you want the REAL stuff...try Fausto's Mexican Grill. There are several locations, one on Stephanie by the DMV and one by Albertsons's on Horizon in Henderson. If you are looking for a nice sit down place with ambiance, this isn't it, but the the food is the real deal and incredably good. On Eastern near the 515 is a carniceria (I forgot the name) with a restaurant attached to it. Again, no ambiance but delicious authentic Mexican food. The older I get the less I like the elaborate "chain-type" show piece Mexican restaurans opting for the zero ambiance but far superior mexican local hang-outs. The food is a fraction of the cost and 10 times better. Enjoy your visit, Vegas is a lot of FUN!!!! Edburns PHX
