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Photo Recap: Taco the Art Show UPDATE

2011-10-06T16:09:00.000-07:00

National Taco Day has sadly passed but what a glorious day it was! The event, hosted by the talented Mandee Rae, was instantly jam packed with taco appreciators from around the city!

Were you unable to make it or just want to remember the day fondly while craving tacos for the second time this week; below are photos of just some of the incredible Taco art pieces the night had to offer:

Though I was blown away by all the unique artwork, the Shark & Fish Taco's painting (above) was a personal favorite, as were the sparkle tacos (below)-- sparkle tacos!! Towards the end of the evening we raffled off the Giant Crocheted Taco (by me, duh!) & the winner seemed genuinely thrilled! I hope she is using it as a pillow somewhere as I type.

Thanks again to Mandee Rae for organizing & curating such a delicious, amusing & good timezzzz event!

Full set of photos can be viewed here: TACO ART SHOW!
(Photos by Amy Hallal Qadri, all rights reserved.)

***UPDATE!!**

MORE PICTURES AND A RECAP BY BAZAAR BIZARRE ON THEIR WEBSITE!

We Did It!!

2011-10-05T07:40:00.000-07:00

Last night was a SMASH success!!! We packed the Cantina Mexicana to the rafters, sold some art, killed some tacos and even enjoyed some jalapeno margaritas (Marga-penos?)! All in all, it was an amazing night! Thanks to everyone who braved the rain and came out to celebrate our nation's greatest food holiday.

National Deviled Egg Day is November 2nd....start the countdown!

**pictures tonight!**

It's HERE!

2011-10-04T12:32:00.000-07:00

National Taco Day is finally here!!!!!

Starting SIX tonight at CANTINA LA MEXICANA!

We'll be showcasing various forms of taco art, serving $1 MINI TACOS & $5 Margarita's!!

Location:
Cantina La Mexicana
247 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143

Need a map?

SEE YA THERE!!

Happy National Taco Day Eve!

2011-10-03T16:24:00.000-07:00

Tonight families long seperated by miles and time will come together to celebrate National Taco Day Eve by taking turns placing their heads in the ceremonial paper bag to do the National Taco Day dance. It is a matter of great pride and civic duty that all Americans take part in this national celebration to celebrate our taco independence and ensure future generations are able to do the same.

Happy National Taco Day Eve.

mmm...tacos.

Scott Murry can beat up your Dad.

2011-10-01T10:07:00.000-07:00

Go get the Dig this week. Not only is it packed with awesome stories and a fully loaded event calendar BUT our flyer's right on Page 16!

Tell your friends.

Heck YA Tacos!

2011-09-30T12:12:00.000-07:00

Have you noticed that MandeePaints just added some amazing new taco items to her shop? Well she has, these adorable magnets for start. You'll want to have taco night every night with these on your fridge!

And why not? Don't feel guilty, they're veggie, made with seitan-- "health food" in my book.

Rumor has it you might even have the chance to win one at the Taco Art Show this Tuesday, October 4th!

So do what you gotta do to get your hands on one of these & you can celebrate Rocky style like this dude!

HECK YA!

Featured Artists!

2011-09-29T11:46:00.000-07:00

artwork (c)NaboRawk, 2011

Here is an alphabetical list of (most of) the artists that will be blowing your taco-loving-mind this Tuesday (no extra charge for the mind blowing):

Amy (Hallal) Qadri
A-Ronious
Bianca Stezzi

Eliza Jane Seastone

Erin A. Ellis
Jam Murphy
Jay LaCouture
Jessica Sciullo
Liv Larger
Liz Rosenberg event organizer
Mandee Rae event organizer
Marissa Falco
Nabo Rawk
Nicole Colella
Scott Murry
Tabitha Lynn Campbell

...and don't forget there will be a PRIZE awarded to the person wearing the best taco accessory and a FREE raffle to win a fabulous taco shaped gift!

See you Tuesday!

SIX days to Taco the Art Show!

2011-09-28T13:23:00.000-07:00

There are only SIX short days left before the National Taco Day anthem is played loud and strong over all of Union Square. Six days until we are able to celebrate our nation's most overlooked national food holiday. Six days until local artists and residents come together in the spirit of taco brotherhood.

Six days until....$1 MINI TACOS!

Six!

See you tomorrow for FIVE!

Paper Taco Trucks

2011-09-26T09:30:00.000-07:00

What?!? Look how cool these are!

Little mini (what? they are) paper taco trucks to print out, fold up and squeal at!

They are so the coolest little things. Here's the one I folded:

Adorable!! Go make your own and post a picture in the comments.

See you at the show!

Taco loves hot dog

2011-09-25T19:10:00.000-07:00

I've always felt that there are only two ways to have dinner each night. Either it's going to be taco night or it's going to be hot dog night. Those are the most American of meals that complete my balanced diet. Jon Belushi had little chocolate donuts, I have hot dogs and tacos. Not only do they combat the hunger in your stummy, but they also make a cute couple. You can tell when you put a hot dog next to a taco that sparks will surely fly. In honor of National Taco Day, I plan to let their love reign. You too, can support their teenage passion. Let us unite and disregard all the naysayers of this relationship.

Taco Treasures!

2011-09-22T13:59:00.000-07:00

Where better to buy all your taco related items for October 4th than Etsy?

I will most likely be buying the Taco Kitty Tote for myself, so cute!

The Dancing Taco

2011-09-22T10:22:00.000-07:00

How do I get this job?

The Flyer

2011-09-20T05:32:00.000-07:00

Thanks for making the flyer Scott!!

Taco the Cake?

2011-09-19T10:48:00.000-07:00

These are the ultimate vegetarian taco.

Kristen in Washington made these adorable Taco Pops (above) that were featured on the baking blog Bakerella where she also included some directions on how to make them and (below) Tina over at Tina's Sugar Shack made these awesome mini-cakes complete with shredded lettuce and grated cheddar cheese (aka dyed green and orange coconut). Amazing!

Tacos are great on their own but taco shaped cake takes things to the next level. We're at about a 7 now. Things are getting crazy. These have to make their way into Taco the Art Show!! Any takers?

The Almighty Choco Taco

2011-09-16T05:12:00.000-07:00

What taco loving website would be complete without mentioning this heavy hitter,

the ChocoTaco.
(pause for chorus of angels)

I mean, it's a taco, it's dessert, it's dipped in chocolate, it's got a weird soft/crunchy cone/shell...the ChocoTaco really has it all. Apparently even Jesus likes them and he's a notoriously picky eater.

internet jesus found here.

And, if for some reason you can't find an ice cream man and your favorite bodega is sold out of these little semi-circles of heaven, never fear, there's actually a recipe for homemade ChocoTacos online! (Because of course there is.)

Bon Appetit!

**TACO THE ART SHOW ON OCT. 4TH @ 6PM!!**

Taco The Art Show!!

2011-09-13T12:13:00.000-07:00

Oh my God! Me too!

Come Celebrate

International National Taco Day of America

THE ART SHOW!!!

the Cantina la Mexicana

Union Square, Somerville, MA

October 4th @ 6:00pm

(that's in 21 DAYS!!!)

15 Local Somerville Artists highly skilled in the Taco Arts will be showcasing various forms of taco art including, but not limited to:

paintings

drawings

photos

some crocheted taco goods

and even a dog named Taco!!

(you heard me)

And if all that's not enough for you,

The Cantina will also be featuring

$1 MINI TACOS

(cue the confetti)

a fabulous Margarita special!

Bring the kids, have some dinner, enjoy some art and have a laugh.

See you there!

Taco-in-a-Bag: Heaven-in-your-Hand

2011-09-13T10:01:00.000-07:00

Picture (C) Chicalookate

I love this recipe (especially the part about making a taco in a bag) and it couldn't be easier:

Ingredients

Makes: 4

455 g lean ground beef or the meat substitute of your choosing
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
4 (2.5 ounce) packages corn chips
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 chopped fresh tomato
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup salsa
1/2 cup sour cream

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 10 mins

Place ground beef in a large skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until browned. Drain excess oil. Mix in the taco seasoning and prepare according to the directions on the package.

With the bags unopened, gently crush the corn chips. Snip the corners off the bags using scissors and slit open the bags along the side edge. Spoon equal amounts of the beef (or seitan) mixture, lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, salsa and sour cream into the bags on top of the crushed chips. Serve in the bag and eat using a fork.

And you're done! So simple!

Here's a great video with step-by-step instructions too:

Send us pictures of your attempts at making your own Walking Tacos!

Enjoy!!

Daddy, where do tacos come from?

2011-09-12T17:01:00.000-07:00

Well Son, I'm glad you asked...

According to the all-knowing Wikipedia, "taco" is basically just the Spanish word for "sandwich" but it is so much more than that!

"A taco ( /ˈtɑːkoʊ/) is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety. A taco is generally eaten without utensils and is often accompanied by garnishes such as salsa, avocado or guacamole, cilantro, tomatoes, onions and lettuce."

The taco predates the arrival of Europeans in Mexico. There is anthropological evidence that the indigenous people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico traditionally ate tacos filled with small fish. Writing at the time of the Spanish conquistadors, Bernal Díaz del Castillo documented the first taco feast enjoyed by Europeans, a meal which Hernán Cortés arranged for his captains in Coyoacán.^[3]^[4] It is not clear why the Spanish used their word, "taco", to describe this indigenous food.

"oooooooh, I see. Thanks Dad!"

"No problem, Son."

22 Days to NTD!!

2011-09-12T16:46:00.000-07:00

22 days until International National Taco Day of America!

Welcome to Taco the Blog!!

2011-09-11T22:32:00.000-07:00