Tik Tok, Tik Tok, Tik Tok

Tik Tok trends in food are sometimes worth trying.  This was a bad photo and bad first attempt at this taco burger idea. (or was it my third try?)   However, on further tries, this proved to be a cool and easy way to make a burger-like snack. The trick is a hot pan, a very thinly spread patty to the edge of the tort (very important), flip onto the grill, meat side down and then press it down with a spatula. Then flip again and cheese it.  This all happens quickly.  Crisp the tortilla just enough so that it still bends.  But if you want to stuff with burger toppings, you should use a taco holder.  This way it keeps its shape.

and doesn't get all stiff and unnatural looking....

I admit, I hate the fact that Madonna morphed herself into this grotesque creature in the last decade but only because I root for her.  I want her to be okay and happy.  I want that for all of us.  Besides, with all her flaws and flesh worship, she still gave us quite a bit of great music, even though many of us stopped caring after a certain point.  The music and relentless touring should be recognized.  I can't get myself to work five days a week but she kept her body strong and in top shape for a very long time.  Now she is looking what I think most women recognize as not being okay. She's sick, unwell.  So, I root for her still, even with that god awful face. 

Hey Now, You're an All-Star

Fairly Odd Tacos

I don't watch TikTok but one way or another, I am notified some random food recipe has gone viral, like these smash burger tacos. I was intrigued enough to try them immediately.  I had tortillas and ground beef and decided to make a pickled cabbage and corn slaw for the top.  Refreshing and delicious!  Here is my inspiration video link, courtesy of Blackstone Griddles. 

Yes, they look like tostadas now but when you pick them up, they are foldable but also super crunchy.

And somehow because the cabbage made me think Asian, I made some excellent garlicky Sesame oil Sauteed Green Beans to serve alongside

Nothing has to make perfect sense anymore. (in my head, anyway).  And you really have to work with what is available and fresh.  These work for me.  Also, I did mine on a stovetop griddle pan and this works just as well.