I've written 3 different posts today in my head.

None of which I can remember.

Go figure.

Thank goodness it's National Margarita Day!

That means that today at least I have an excuse.

Nachos and guacamole anyone?

Nachos

8 oz of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 lb bag of tortilla chips

On your largest cookie sheet make a single layer of chips and sprinkle on the cheese.

Make another single layer of chips and sprinkle on more cheese. Usually I get just the two layers but if you get more...it means your cookie sheet isn't as big as mine...;)

Put it in the top oven and push the toast button twice.

OOOOOHHHHHH. You don't have that. In that case, put your loaded cookie sheet as high as it will go in your oven(you know, put the rack in your oven at the highest position) and THEN put your oven on broil. Leave the oven door open a little and pull 'em out after about 4 minutes.

That should do it.

Guacamole

Today I am using because it happens to be what I have:

4 Very Ripe avocados roughly mashed

1 whole lime juiced to within an inch of it's life and a squeeze out of the lime juice bottle.

1/4 cup Pace chunky salsa-medium(I'd use hotter but they don't carry the big ass jar of hot at Sam's and I need the big ass jar because salsa is a great already done for you sauce for lots of things!)(more on that other days)

Mix all this together keeping in mind the consistency you like your guacamole to be.

If you feel like it-and I usually do-stir in;

2 tsps powdered cumin

1-2 tsps chili powder

a pinch or two of cayenne

salt to taste.

Margarita

A wedge of lime

kosher salt in a saucer for the rim of your glass

Run the lime around the edge of your glass

Dip the glass in the salt and set aside to dry-which it will if you shake it like I do!

2 oz of tequila

3 tablespoons triple sec

2 tablespoons lime juice

Place all ingredients in a shaker half full of crushed ice(your fridge has that feature doesn't it? If not don't worry about it!) and shake your booty off.

Pop the top on that thing and pour in your glass!

Don't mind the discrepancies in the recipe format...

I've already gotten started!

*don't you like my reading glasses?