Sunday in the park

We had a farewell meal today for good friends. It was a wonderful time, we had great food - great entertainment - a few tears and lots of hugs. It's fun to hear so many people say nice things about people that you care about.

After that we went to the lake/park to the Christian concert going on all day today. We heard Ron Brown speak (Husker VIP) and then listened to some music. We're home for a quick break and then we're going back to hear Casting Pearls and Aaron Schust.....and then FIREWORKS!!! Woo-hoo. The neat thing about it is that it's an entire day of entertainment and it's all free. But who doesn't feel like they want to throw a little cash in the free will offering buckets?? It was pretty hot this afternoon, but tonight should cool off beautifully.

I'm going to give you my taco salad recipe that I took to the pot luck today. I've looked all over for one that I like and this one is the best yet. It's an easy light meal for a hot summer night.

TACO SALAD

1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1 envelope taco mix 1 head lettuce, torn into bite size pieces 1 lg. tomato, chopped 3-4 green onions chopped including much of the stem 1 can mexi corn - drain 2 cups of grated Mexican flavored cheese 1 bag (12 oz.) corn chips crushed slightly DRESSING (The secret ingredient that makes the salad.) 1 c. salad oil 1/3 c. ketchup 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 c. vinegar Brown and drain the hamburger and add the taco seasoning - use package directions. Cool while you put together the salad. Layer the lettuce, tomato, onions, corn & cheese in a large bowl. Save the corn chips to add when you are ready to eat. I let each person put on as much as they want. Combine all of the dressing ingredients together, shake well and pour over salad to which the hamburger has been added, toss slightly. Remember to add the dressing just before you are ready to eat because the lettuce will wilt rather quickly. I really love this dressing so much better than Catalina, or french, or anything else on a taco salad. You should try it!