I'm a big fan of Taco Tuesdays. A few of our local restaurants offer taco specials every week with all kinds of delightful fillings. My husband, Vince, tends to go the more traditional route with ground beef, shredded lettuce and cheese. I love fish tacos topped with fresh pico de gallo and guacamole. This week, I decided to take it up a notch with cubes of slow-cooked pork tenderloin seasoned with cumin, oregano and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Pork Carnitas are delicious and easy to prepare. Who doesn't love a good crock pot recipe? Corn and Black Bean Salad, Cilantro-Lime Rice and Fiesta Pudding and maybe a glass of sangria will make your Tex-Mex meal complete. Ole!

When I remember Susan Shaffer, her very southern accent is the first thing that comes to mind. It always makes me smile. Twangy drawls were one of the things that Susan and I had in common.