Quick Delish Shredded Beef Nachos For a Busy Night

Del Real Foods Recipe Challenge - Quick Delish Shredded Beef Nachos For a Busy Night

Fast and Tasty - What's not to love!?

I am always "On The Go", so when it comes to feeding my family, I am always looking for meals that are filling, fresh, flavorful and fast! 

When I heard about the Del Real Recipe Challenge I was so excited to just put something so simple and sometimes forgotten out there!

You can really DO NACHOS up. Adding just the right amount of everything that you like to treat your palate together in each bite with can be achieved when you are cooking at home. 

What you need:

Nacho Style Tortilla Chips Large Bag, Del Real Salsa de Molcajete Verde, Fresh Pico (tomatoes, onion, salt, pepper, lime, cilantro, jalapeno), Deal Real Shredded Beef, Mexican Three Cheese Blend, Sour Cream

Total Prep Time of my Nachos is 10 minutes. That includes the 4 to 5 minutes it takes to chop a quick fresh pico de gallo. 

* While your Seasoned Shredded Beef is being heated up, set tortilla chips on a plate.

* Sprinkle with cheese (as much as you like).

* Add Shredded Beef on top and in random places around the tortilla chips.

* Sprinkle more cheese. (yum)

* Heat in microwave for 30 to 45 seconds to melt cheese and heat up meat just a bit more. 

* Drizzle the Salsa de Molcajete Verde all over the nachos

* Top with fresh pico (chop 4 tomatoes, 1/2 onion, half bunch of cilantro, 1 jalapeno, 1 table spoon pepper, salt to taste, 1 lime fresh squeezed)

* Finish with a dollop of sour cream.

Shredded Beef Nachos done in 10 minutes or less if you buy store fresh pico de gallo!

Enjoy!

+DelRealFoods 

Taste of Orange THIS SUNDAY! *FLASH GIVEAWAY*

Are YOU Ready to EAT at the Taste of Orange 2016!!

The 10th Annual Taste of Orange 

The Orange Blossoms Auxiliary of Assistance League® are inviting us all to the 10th Annual Taste of Orange! 

This fabulous fundraiser will take place on Sunday, May 1st from 3-7pm at the Assistance League Chapter House in Old Towne Orange, located at 124 South Orange Street. 

The event will feature top local restaurants, silent auction, opportunity drawings and live music!

Unique Flavorful Dishes and Drinks at Tempo Urban Kitchen

Can you keep up with the eats Tempo Urban Kitchen?

Wow! So many flavors and cooking techniques make Tempo Urban Kitchen it's own mark in the Foodie world!

Break Location

Thank you to these three Top Chefs, Sal, Charlie and Chris, for amazing eats tonight at +Tempo Urban Kitchen ! I think what I love most about you three is the passion you have for the palate! 

Over at Tempo Urban Kitchen there is no simple way to do things... they are all about creativity, innovation in the kitchen and all sorts of cooking techniques, even if the time take longer to bring the dish to life! Just because they work hard at it does NOT mean they don't like to enjoy doing it. Look at these faces, the faces of three Chefs that love what they do!

I am a huge fan of the +SousVide Supreme and these Chefs are too. They are using the Sous Vide method of slowly cooking in vacuum seal for hours, sometimes days, to bring that perfect meal together. 

Before I get into the amazing eats we tried, I wanted to say Congrats to the owner Jorge and all three Chefs! There are three locations that will each house one of these resident Chefs in their kitchen!

Super excited for Chef Charlie, who will be headed to Villa Guadalupe as the head Chef in that location. Something else that is awesome news... he will be working it as Farm to Table. Does not get any fresher than that! Congrats!

So what did I try?

We started off with a refreshing cocktail! The Mango Serrano Infused Margarita. Insanely Delish! I wanted another stat.. okay maybe like 3 more, it was so good! Look at that Tajin on the rim.. yes please! 

Our first dish was Grilled Octopus. I love seafood and Octopus is one of my favs. It can be made so many ways but always needs to be done right. The char was perfect and the seasoning was delish with citrus and mixed baby greens. 

Grilled octopus with guajillo chili oil, Serrano sauce, lime cream and chipotle mayo

Up next we had the Asian Inspired Pork Belly. Always a fav.. I love Pork Belly!! 

Reconstructive Korean taco ...
Braised pork belly, mango roll, tortilla puree, fresh coriander

Have you ever tried anything cooked in a Sous Vide? I have before but this was even softer to the bite and falling apart in my mouth. So full of flavors and I was savoring each bite. 

Sous Vide Short Rib
28 hours slow cook short rib, meet juice sauce, beet mermelade, vegan caviar, pickle carrots and New York Home made ham

To end our amazing eats we had the pleasure of our Chef's making fresh Ice Cream... Table-Side! You can too and it is fun!

We were treated to Ginger creme broûlèe ice cream. I would go back for the specific taste and fresh ginger in that Ice Cream anytime!

Thanks Chef Chris for our Ice Cream!

Next time you are looking for a new spot to try out for a great taste and fresh new eats... Try out Tempo Urban Kitchen and let me know what you think too!

Awesome Soccer #SockIt Training for my Futbol Family

Perfect YOUR Strike!

Have you heard of The #SockIT Soccer Training Tool? Neither had I until we were asked if we would try it out. 

Training in Soccer is key. Endurance and agility are things that soccer players train in daily. Footwork and precise strikes on the ball are so important in tactical play at any age level. 

Learning the game of Soccer young is something we were able to do since my dad played professional Soccer in Greece. At a young age both my brother and I were asked if we would like to play Soccer too. 

Long story short, we did play, for many years and on through College level returning to Coach in our hometown. 

What we did not have back then was a unique training tool that would help perfect our fierce shot or strike of the ball. We would set up balls and shoot them at the goal but there was nothing really telling us that we nailed it in the right spot!

Here comes into play the training tool for Soccer, the SockIt. Created by Joe Briganti, who wanted to help his two young daughter become more skilled at soccer, in an effective & simple way. After searching for many tools, ways and techniques where non seem to fit the need, the SockIt was born!

We tried the SockIt with my son who is 4 and on the Autism Spectrum and my daughter who is 8. My son has never played on a team yet, this will be his first year. My daughter on the other hand is in club level Soccer and is honestly gifted in the vision of the game and at 5'2" and 8yo, when she tells me..."Mama I am going to play in the Women's World Cup one day..." I totally have faith in and believe her!

My 4yo Son loved it. He is on the taller side so his foot is also bigger. I was not sure if he would be okay with the sensory aspect but he loved it. There was nothing bothering him about the fit, the placement or the use of the SockIt. He did well. He really enjoyed lighting it up so he was just kicking to see the light of the SockIt. That was fine with me.. that is touches on the ball and a great start!

My daughter on the other hand was quick to put her cleats on and try it out. She was able to put it on her boot all by herself, straighten it out and put the placement of it around the arch in the middle on top of the laces where the perfect strike potential is! She was able to see the light as she struck the ball but more importantly for her if the feel, she knew that the SockIt was on the sweet spot. She has been working towards her sweet spot for months now and perfecting the way she leans her body to crack that swift strong shot. 

Both of the kids really liked using it. We have had the SockIt for about 2.5 weeks and the kids have used it both in practice and at home just kicking around. We tried the SockIt with tennis shoes too and it words just as great so that my kids can practice anywhere not just on grass in cleats. 

A few tips we wanted to share in general about lighting up the SockIt with your SHOT!
* Plant your Non-Kicking foot next to the ball 
* Lean your body over the ball. If you lean back your shot goes up and not as in control. 
* Use your LACES by locking your foot forward in a pointing motion when striking the ball.
* Follow through... do not stop your leg.. kick all the way though as if you were not going to stop so that the power follows the ball from your leg and foot. 

We really enjoyed testing the SockIt and we will continue to use it. I just need to get another one since BOTH kids love it and want to practice skills and training together!

They come in cool colors too, I think this is attractive and fun to young and older. There is Rocket Orange, Attacker Blue, Striker Pink and Smashing Yellow for you to choose your SockIt color in!

So why will we use the SockIt as one of our Soccer interactive Kicking Trainers?
* The SockIt Soccer Trainer makes learning the game of Soccer fun... that is number 1 for beginners for sure. 
* The SockIt teaches proper techniques in kicking.
* Provides instant feedback to the player using it.
* Encourages Practice (and exercise comes with that).
* Player Development in shooting, passing and juggling.
* Fits BOTH feet, Left or Right for both users to train effectively. 
* Keeps Show Laces in Place
* Can help turn young players into future all-stars

We are glad we were able to experience testing out the SockIt and like they say... "Light up your shot, turn on your game" !!

If you are interested in The SockIt Soccer Training tool, please check out heir webiste HERE and enter my special discount code at check out - ONTHEGOOC15 for your 15% off! 

The opinions in this article are my own. I do not work for, or with, any brand mentioned in this article, nor do I have any official relationship with them. I have a relationship with Gigasavvy, for whom I create original editorial content.

Circus Vargas iLUMINOUS COMING to SoCal - Tickets on SALE NOW! **GIVEAWAYS**

Circus Vargas presents iLUMINOUS!!

 iLUMINOUS, a new, high-energy extravaganza that illuminates the wonder and imagination of every child at heart is coming to the Southland! 

Don’t miss the high-octane Yeromenko on the gymnastic bars, the brother-sister roller skating daredevils, and the Justin Bieber of the circus world – Patrick Marinelli flying high on the aerial straps.

See the luminous athletic bouncers on the trampoline wall, the girl power contortionists, musical funnymen, light jugglers, phosphorescent trapeze artists, beautiful dancers, glow-in-the-dark motorcycle stuntmen, and more!

You can get all the fun details at www.circusvargas.com.

We are so excited to attend. Not only has it been a few years since we've been but it reminds me so much of my mom. She loved to take us to the circus when we were kids. 

I hope to bring back this tradition to my own family. 

HOT TIP WHEN ATTENDING: Arrive 45 minutes early for the interactive pre-show where kids can join the circus! Stay for a post-show meet and greet with the stars!

Autism & Special Needs Tip: I was told that Circus Vargas takes special steps so that everyone can feel comfortable in the meet and greet. So if your little one gets overwhelmed during the show for some reason, take a break, come back and or attend the meet and greet too!
Also advise the Circus Team early at the beginning or at intermission of any special meet and greet needs..During the meet and greet if there is a need, "It’s easy for a performer and a family to step away from the crowds to the side for a chat and to take photos." just need to tell them in advance... LOVE THIS!

I will have all the details after we attend the show too... you know the Autism friendly tips that I hope help others know what to have a heads up on so they too can enjoy the Circus with their whole family!

Be sure to follow Circus Vargas on their social media too. 

Facebook and Twitter - @CircusVargas

Where will Circus Vargas be?

Appearing under the blue and yellow Big Top in:
ONTARIO: Thursday, April 28 – Monday, May 9
Ontario Mills Mall, 1 Mills Circle

BURBANK: Thursday, May 12 through Monday, May 23
777 N. Front Street

VENTURA: Thursday, May 26 through Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day)
Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Bld., Ventura

SANTA ANA: Thursday, June 2 through Monday, June 6
Westfield Main Place, 2800 N. Main Street

IRVINE: Thursday, June 9 through Monday, June 13
Orange County Great Park, C Street

Get your tickets EARLY and enter our special readers code of MOM5 to get $5 off each Child and Adult ticket in the Arena and Bleacher sections.

To help us kick off some family fun for you and a pre Mother's day treat, we are running giveaways to attend opening night!!

I hope that you make Circus Vargas a tradition for your family too!

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