No one and nothing can prepare you for the busy times. 

And while I sound like I’m on loop, the months this year have just flown by at a wildly unpredictable pace. We don’t even seem to catch our breath before the next month begins blazing a trail. 

Sparky and I had such high hopes of traveling the world via our kitchen. Schedules have disrupted our original plans, but we are making them work in the best way possible. 

In the very least we can say we have succeeded in putting together a meal for the two of us together. 

Recycled Recipes 

Last month we celebrated Cinco de Mayo early and shared our Pico De Gallo recipe. 

This month, we revisited Mexico. 

Because why not!? 

We scored a great deal on some beautiful tilapia and decided to make fish tacos. With that same Pico De Gallo. And they were delicious.

Like, they were really, really good! 

And we were able to enjoy some time together making it all. 

Forgotten Favourites 

We nearly lost the month entirely. While we had a few evenings together, this month found Sparky at work for most dinners. It’s kind of hard to plan a date night when only one of us is around for the date! 

Then our son was invited over to a friend’s for pizza and a movie, so we snuck in a quick and early meal together before Sparky had to turn in early (he was scheduled to open which means a 3:45 am wakeup call)! 

I had been craving fish tacos – not going to lie, this month’s meal was selfishly manifested by yours truly. My first experience with them was down in Mexico about 22 years ago. Then several decades passed and I spied them on a menu when we were out for dinner several months back, so I ordered them and quickly remembered why I loved that combination so much: fresh fish, Pico, cream sauce… 
 
CHEF’S KISS! 

I also thought I might be able to do them a little more to our liking. 

And less chain restauranty. 

History Buffs 

Sparky and I love history. In fact, he initially went to school to become a history teacher (swapped over to business and found it a better match for him). It seems to have trickled down to our son, who also loves a good history tidbit. 

Here’s one for all of you: fish tacos predate the Spanish arrival in Mexico. 

Fish tacos originated in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico. It is said that people have been eating small fish in tacos for tens of thousands of years. 

All that’s old really does become new again! 

One neat thing about life is that it is always evolving, moving (forward, you hope!), and changing. And the wonderful thing about that is that in all that motion you are given the chance to pause, take stock, and learn. 

Sort of. Maybe. 

We haven’t quite taken in the whole lesson on busy life and shaken up schedules, but we are learning. Together. And in that we have discovered a genuine want to keep exploring, learning, and growing together. 

So, while we may currently be grounded, at least the company is good.