4th of July weekend is a crazy time to have a party. I'm a little crazy so I decided, why not? Goodness knows it's Sunday Funday!
Ophelia has been working with our family for 16 years, and I just recently heard that her husband loves to cater events with his amazing street tacos. So I decided to drag some of my good foodie friends along for the ride. With not too much arm twisting, they showed up eagerly to try the fare.
Not sure how much food he was going to bring, I threw out a couple simple appetizers, including Mom's famous gazpacho, and my friend Nana brought a delicious salad with roasted butternut squash, cranberries, and toasted almonds.
Ophelia has been working with our family for 16 years, and I just recently heard that her husband loves to cater events with his amazing street tacos. So I decided to drag some of my good foodie friends along for the ride. With not too much arm twisting, they showed up eagerly to try the fare.
Not sure how much food he was going to bring, I threw out a couple simple appetizers, including Mom's famous gazpacho, and my friend Nana brought a delicious salad with roasted butternut squash, cranberries, and toasted almonds.
Some of the party crew: Kane and Martha, Lauri and Marc, Jordi and Johnna
Carlos and Ophelia showed up with an amazing spread. They featured carne asada, carnitas, and el pastor tacos. They served the most delicious refried beans and rice with all the accoutrements. They bring everything in, cook to your liking, pack up the leftovers, store them in YOUR fridge, and leave without a grain of rice left on the floor. Really a great team and a great way to casually entertain.
Carlos and Ophelia at work!
Saving the hors d'oeuvres from flies
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Laguna local Jordi considering implants with the fly covers
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For a Sunday, we went through a few bottles of tequila, wine, and cervesas. Thanks again Trent for graciously rallying and getting an extra ice bag for me in the middle of the party!
Sometimes you don't need to spend a bunch of money on flower decorations for your party. I went around my garden and picked oranges, tangerines, and fig branches to add some decorative touches to the party.
My homegrown centerpiece
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Look at McCall of K&M! Teal hair no more!
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We ended the night with an array of alcoholic popsicles that wowed the crowd and got them a little looser. The remaining partiers finished with a hilarious game of Cards Against Humanity, a party game for horrible people. Games that challenge your brain are always fun at the end of the night, especially when things aren't so PC.
Pro Tip: Always have help in the kitchen for a party whether you are serving for 15 or 50. Thank you Katie for all your help
Carlos's company is called Tacos Evas, and you can call to book him at (949) 233-7209
Carlos's company is called Tacos Evas, and you can call to book him at (949) 233-7209
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