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[marketdawg]

My Taco Bell/Dorito Taco Shell Story:
As the owner of a gourmet market I very rarely eat at fast food restaurants. The few times that I do eat at them it is usually in sheer desperation and on a lengthy road trip. Taco bell is also one of my last choices; even though it is probably my favorite fast food joint. The culinary and dietary knowledge I now carry with me makes Taco Bell seem more like The Empire in Star Wars than a friendly gastro-pit stop. I usually reserve Taco Bell for return road trips from weekends that make eating at Taco Bell seem almost healthy.The return trips from bachelor parties, and hunting or fishing trips where I have severely defiled my body and its normal functions so very badly over the weekend's activities that "one more bad thing can't hurt". I haven't eaten at The Bell in over 2 years now but today was the exception.
On the way out of town to go and work in our organic garden in Longsreet Louisiana we stopped at the local Home Depot to pick-up a few supplies. After wandering the isles we were loading our supplies in the truck and I glanced across the street at the myriad of fast food signs...and there it was! Something clicked and I couldn't stop the craving. It was different this time and I couldn't put my finger on it until I realized...Doritos! My favorite childhood snack now in a taco shell form. That shell holding more fat and goodness than my willpower could possibly control! It was on!
In the restaurant I noticed that there was also a new type of packeted hot-sauce available. It was a Salsa Verde which made me think that there may be some hope for this chain after all. When the lady asked for my order the last litlle bit of control I had left the building faster than a bell clapper on a goose's ass. To hide my shame I only ordered four of the new Dorito Taco's and ordered 3 of the regular. I figured the lady would just think that it was for "two of us".
The first one was absolutely divine. Really everything I though it would be. the others followed quickly and I devoured them with as much grace and poise as a man possibly could. It was done. Over. And it was good.
I worked in our garden all day and returned home to my house pondering what I was going to have for dinner. I had reaped some of my rewards from gardening and decided on a nice soup with my own homegrow, organic carrots and onions with some sauteed wild duck that I had harvested in the previous season. Nice choice to offset the debauchery of the day I decided. Then it hit me.
My final review of the new Taco Bell Dorito Tacos follows and could; quite possibly, be interpreted as a fine life lesson on what it means to be human. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal knowing that it was very, very bad for me with the understanding that I may have to pay for this later on. Little did I know that later on meant (please ecuse my candor here) when I had to go to the restroom (re: Drop The Kids Off At The Pool, Launch The Creamy Torpedo, etc).
Enjoy life folks and always remember: You will pay for doing things that you know just aren't right! Ross

[70TECHGRAD]

Only 19 Days til the Spring Game GO DAWGS!!!! JFW I'm more than ready for some LA Tech Bulldawg football!

[70TECHGRAD]

My Taco Bell/Dorito Taco Shell Story:
As the owner of a gourmet market I very rarely eat at fast food restaurants. The few times that I do eat at them it is usually in sheer desperation and on a lengthy road trip. Taco bell is also one of my last choices; even though it is probably my favorite fast food joint. The culinary and dietary knowledge I now carry with me makes Taco Bell seem more like The Empire in Star Wars than a friendly gastro-pit stop. I usually reserve Taco Bell for return road trips from weekends that make eating at Taco Bell seem almost healthy.The return trips from bachelor parties, and hunting or fishing trips where I have severely defiled my body and its normal functions so very badly over the weekend's activities that "one more bad thing can't hurt". I haven't eaten at The Bell in over 2 years now but today was the exception.
On the way out of town to go and work in our organic garden in Longsreet Louisiana we stopped at the local Home Depot to pick-up a few supplies. After wandering the isles we were loading our supplies in the truck and I glanced across the street at the myriad of fast food signs...and there it was! Something clicked and I couldn't stop the craving. It was different this time and I couldn't put my finger on it until I realized...Doritos! My favorite childhood snack now in a taco shell form. That shell holding more fat and goodness than my willpower could possibly control! It was on!
In the restaurant I noticed that there was also a new type of packeted hot-sauce available. It was a Salsa Verde which made me think that there may be some hope for this chain after all. When the lady asked for my order the last litlle bit of control I had left the building faster than a bell clapper on a goose's ass. To hide my shame I only ordered four of the new Dorito Taco's and ordered 3 of the regular. I figured the lady would just think that it was for "two of us".
The first one was absolutely divine. Really everything I though it would be. the others followed quickly and I devoured them with as much grace and poise as a man possibly could. It was done. Over. And it was good.
I worked in our garden all day and returned home to my house pondering what I was going to have for dinner. I had reaped some of my rewards from gardening and decided on a nice soup with my own homegrow, organic carrots and onions with some sauteed wild duck that I had harvested in the previous season. Nice choice to offset the debauchery of the day I decided. Then it hit me.
My final review of the new Taco Bell Dorito Tacos follows and could; quite possibly, be interpreted as a fine life lesson on what it means to be human. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal knowing that it was very, very bad for me with the understanding that I may have to pay for this later on. Little did I know that later on meant (please ecuse my candor here) when I had to go to the restroom (re: Drop The Kids Off At The Pool, Launch The Creamy Torpedo, etc).
Enjoy life folks and always remember: You will pay for doing things that you know just aren't right! Ross

Well, you won't have to eat any bran for a while!

[sportdawg]

National "Joe" Day

No need for the " Hello My Name Is" stickers today! Because on March 27th, everyone's name is Joe. And if your name already was Joe' well then we'll just call you Thor.

[sportdawg]

National Spanish Paella Day

March 27th, 2012

Paella is a Spanish dish made from rice, spices and' pretty much anything else you please. Popular additions are mussels, calamari and other seafood as well as chicken, pork, sausage, and rabbit. Not sure what to make for dinner? Have you got a fridge full of leftovers? Well then you, my friend, have the makings of something you can try to pass off as 'paella.'

[sportdawg]

Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day

March 27th, 2012

Which of the following titles is actually the name of a country hit? "Leave the Kids At Home, Baby, We're Off to Nashville," "Drove Your Pickup Through My House," or "One Last Kiss Before I Go Hunting.' Give up? Okay, none of them are real titles, but you'd believe it, which is why we love the quirkiness of country music.

[sportdawg]

National Black Forest Cake Day

March 28th, 2012

A layered chocolate cake with whipped cream, cherry filling and a dash of liqueur, this dessert originated in the Black Forest region of Germany. Some believe that it was actually named for the traditional costume of the region, which is black, red and white like the cake. Some believe the costume was based on the cake. In fact, the German equivalent to the chicken and egg question translates to roughly, 'What came first, the cake or the costume?'

[sportdawg]

National Something On A Stick Day

March 28th, 2012

Some popular on-a-stick favorites include corn dogs, chicken satay and popsicles. Why not impress your friends today by making your lunch on a stick? Start out with meat and veggies. Penne pasta seems easy to work with. And cheese, but not if it's melted.

[sportdawg]

National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day

March 29th, 2012

It's cake; do we need any other reason to celebrate? We do? Okay then. It's the 41st birthday of Bob from Accounts Payable. He might like Lemon Chiffon Cake. Discuss.

[sportdawg]

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

March 29th, 2012

With Main Street slowly being replaced by the mall's parking lot, small, specialized shops are an endangered species! Let's rally together to visit at least one Mom and Pop shop today.

[sportdawg]

Smoke and Mirrors Day

March 29th, 2012

This isn't happening. This day doesn't really exist. It's all an illusion. Just smoke and mirrors. (And chicken wire, an old mattress and chewing gum. But now we've said too much.)

[70TECHGRAD]

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

March 29th, 2012

With Main Street slowly being replaced by the mall's parking lot, small, specialized shops are an endangered species! Let's rally together to visit at least one Mom and Pop shop today.

I remember when all the good stores were in DOWNTOWN Shreveport. But, due to all the parking meters....and having to put more money in them every several hours....free parking at shopping centers was a nobrainer. So, people quit shopping DOWNTOWN. IMO the parking meters put the DOWNTOWN businesses out of business!

[70TECHGRAD]

National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day

March 29th, 2012

It's cake; do we need any other reason to celebrate? We do? Okay then. It's the 41st birthday of Bob from Accounts Payable. He might like Lemon Chiffon Cake. Discuss.

I thought Bob liked ice cream!

[70TECHGRAD]

Only 15 Days til the Spring Game GO DAWGS!!!! JFW I'm more than ready for some LA Tech Bulldawg football!

[sportdawg]

Thought I was running the show by myself.