Growing up, I ate Vietnamese food for dinner almost every night. A typical dinner consisted of rice, one meat or fish, one vegetable, and one soup dish. The occasional “American” dinner night, however, was a special treat for all of us. It meant, “thank lord, the weekend is finally here!” For those special nights, my mother would usually make dishes such as spaghetti or tacos. I remember helping her with all the taco toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, and cheese. What I remember most, though, was the Old El Paso Taco Kit. Ya’ll know what I’m talking about – that yellow rectangular box filled with everything you need to make tacos at home! From taco shells to the salsa packet, this kit was a little box of magic to me. Continue reading →