Wednesday, August 22, 2012

#LMDConnector Old El Paso Mexican Fiesta! Olé! #Giveaway


Most of you know how I absolutely love Mexican food. I'm not talkin' your average tacos or burritos though. I'm talkin' full on, authentic, Mexican cuisine. I hate to admit it, but I'm a snob when it comes to food. I like good food. Food prepared with the best ingredients and made by loving hands. Thankfully for me, my Mexican students introduced me to mouthwatering favourites like chilaquiles verdes con pollo (my all time fave!), mole, pozole, barbacoa, chorizo, empanadas (my late grandparents made the best filipino empanadas), flautas...and more! I'm going to have to stop rhyming off my favourite Mexican dishes, because this post is making me so hungry!

Since moving from the city, I've had to become creative with my ingredients here on the Island. We can pretty much grow what we need and international ingredients are becoming more accessible. What I do miss about living in Toronto and Montreal the most (besides my friends and family) is the food!

For this reason, we've come up with International Dinner Nights with our friends. I've been craving Mexican food, and though I love chilaquiles and flautas, some of our dinner guests may want to stick with dishes they are more familiar with.  Ohhh...who doesn't love a good taco?!

Many of my busy mom friends have told me that have taco night once a week!  It's something their kids will actually eat too!

Good news! Old El Paso is launching three new delicious products that will please everyone!
  • NEW Extra Mild Super Tasty Hard Taco Dinner Kit
  • NEW Hot & Spicy Fajita Dinner Kit
  • NEW Mild Taco Seasoning
Check out the spread! 

 Little One's tacos always end up looking more like "taco salad". 

 Hubby likes things spicy!  I'm more of a medium heat kinda gal.  Little One loves everything! Our three 
and a  half year old will eat mild, medium, or spicy!  We had some dinner guests over for Mexican night 
and there was something for everyone! Everyone loved the variety and options on the dinner table.  

Our friend's 4 year old daughter ate 4 tacos!  Hubs said that he really enjoyed the fajitas. He said he thought there was something very different about these fajitas. "New recipe?" he asked.

Are you HOT & SPICY or MILD?  Do you like soft shell or hard shell when it comes to tacos? As you can see, there are so many options available for everyone's tastes! Guaranteed to please the entire family!  Mix it up, add heat, make things milder...do whatever your heart desires!

The wonderful people at Life Made Delicious and Old El Paso would like you to try out their line of Mexican products too!

One lucky reader of my blog will receive the exact same kit I received in the photo below!



a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure – I am participating in the Life Made Delicious Ambassador Program by Mom Central Canada on behalf of General Mills. I received compensation as a thank you for participating and for sharing my honest opinion. The opinions on this blog are my own.

91 comments:

East Coast Mommy said...

Everything looks yummy! I already tried the mild, and I am looking forward to trying the spicy too! :-) #LMDConnector

Unknown said...

East Coast Mommy:
Thanks for popping by! :) We used ALL the kits yesterday when we had our Mexican night with friends! The kids seemed to love the mild tacos and the adults really liked the spicy! It's my husband's new favourite!

Eve said...

I don't like spicy, so I think I'd like to get the mild one! Glad they offer different heat options for those who aren't a fan of anything too spicy! Thanks for the great giveaway!

Eve said...

I don't have Twitter, so I cannot do the rest of the entries that require Twitter.

Mmm... is for Mommy said...

Everything looks and sounds awesome! I'd like to try the Mild Taco Seasoning :)

Carrie said...

I like soft and mild but really I'd eat them all!

carrie_dodd at hotmail dot com

Glogirl said...

I'd like to try the Spanish Rice.

Annie1 said...

I'd like to try their Mexican Rice...I've never seen this product!

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Journeys of The Zoo said...

My husband and son like spicy my daughter and I mild. I'd mix the two.

Besos, Sarah
Zookeeper at Journeys of The Zoo
journeysofthezoo at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

We buy the soft and hard taco kits all the time so I would love to try the mild Fajita Dinner Kit.

calvert0 at telus dot net

Tina L. said...

I like to try the Smart Fiesta made with whole grain tortillas.

tinalee351 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I would like to try the Hot & Spicy Taco Seasoning Mix

jmbarata21@hotmail.com

Krystal @ Uh Oh Mom! said...

I love Mexican food! Everything spicy please :)

gibberish said...

I'd like to try the Smart Fiesta. I already purchase their salsa & love it!
My rafflecopter name is Julie G.

Lisa Bolduc said...

i have always wanted to try the old el paso rice.

Dreena said...

I'd like to try their Chopped Mild Green Chilies. I think that would be a great addition to the Mex. food.
Cheers.

Anu C. said...

Mild Fajita Dinner Kit for us!

Vesper said...

Love to try the Sliced Jalapeno Peppers - love spicy food

meikleblog at gmail dot com

Danielle said...

I always spoil myself once in awhile with the Soft Taco Bake, but I'm really excited to try the new Mild taco kit for a little more heat.
dhunter at musician dot org

Brenda Penton said...

I'd like to have the Hard & Soft Taco Dinner Kit. Just the perfect mixture for my family who likes different textures.

brendapenton(at)hotmail(dot)com

Karla S said...

I would love to try the refried beans,,never tried them before!

ksceviour at hotmail dot com

Belinda M said...

I would like to try the Smart Fiesta* hard taco kit

bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com
belinda mcnabb

Sue2Sueper said...

I would like to try the Stand 'n Stuff* Taco Shells

AND of the new products it would be Extra Mild Super Tasty Hard Taco Dinner Kit

Anonymous said...

Soft Taco Bake Dinner Kit

Anonymous said...

Stand N Stuff Taco Dinner Kit

Anonymous said...

Smart Fiesta soft taco kit

Anonymous said...

I would love to try the mild kit!
cindy@shopaholicsociety.com

Tammy Dalley said...

I would love to try the mexican rice! dalleykt at live dot ca

Katrina Brady said...

I would like to try the smart fiesta soft taco mix

Caryn s said...

I'd like to try the mild fajita kit!

Valerie said...

I would like to try the Spanish Rice.

Valerie said...

I'd like to try the Spanish Rice.

Michelle B said...

I would love to try the Smart Fiesta soft taco kit.

Darci said...

The spicy hard taco kit

Cheryl @ Kids On A Plane said...

I'm mild even though my dad's family are all about spicy. Husband is spicy. Difficulty cooking in our house hahahah

Shannon said...

Southwestern Dip looks really good!

Meghan A. said...

The mild kit looks really good and a perfect dinner for us

Amy C said...

I would like to try the Burrito Dinner Kit.

tanja said...

I have not tried the old el paso rice yet...love the dinner kits

Susan Margaret said...

I'd like to try the Burrito Dinner Kit as I've never tried that one before!

Jaime C. said...

Looks yummy!
Can I have some?

Anonymous said...

The Smart Fiesta soft taco kit. Jan

SG said...

The hard taco kit...love tacos!

Jennifer said...

Old El Paso Spanish rice

flowerchild said...

I want to try the Spanish Rice.
thanks
flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

the_jaunty_loon said...

I'd like to try something from their Smart Fiesta line...I know I love their original taco kits!

SUMMER PLEWES said...

I would like to try the fajita dinner kit

summerdual at gmail dot com

Amy said...

really wanting to try the Extra Mild Super Tasty Hard Taco Dinner Kit

Tracy said...

Taco seasonings and kits are already staples in our household. Love to try the soft taco bake for a change

Tanis S said...

I'd love to try the Hot & Spicy Fajita Dinner Kit!

Jonnie (JB) said...

I would like to try the Burrito Dinner Kit

Bee W Bedard said...

I like their pillsbury pie crusts

HappyChinaDoll said...

Extra Mild hard taco

Elaine Bolduc said...

i would like to try Smart Fiesta, i'm sure my family would love it

Little Miss Kate said...

We have not made fajitas in a long time, I would love to try the dinner kit

Unknown said...

Looks yummy!!

Tooth Fairy said...

I haven't tried the soft taco kit yet!
ladybugcda (at)hotmail(dot) com

Paige McLuskey said...

Would love to try the Soft Taco Bake Dinner Kit! I think I could put my own spin on it and give enchiladas a go? The black refried beans and some rice would kind of round off the meal. Yum!

Elizabeth L said...

Stand N Stuff* Taco Dinner Kit Mmmm!

Amber Roy said...

Hmm.. Since I'm on a weight loss kick, I think I'd go with the Smart Fiesta Soft Taco Dinner Kit. Maybe with some refried beans for some protein before I work out!

Woo hoo! Only 10 lbs. to go!

Mommyknowz said...

love them all and so do my boys!!!

freestuffforme said...

I would like to try the Hot & Spicy Fajita Dinner Kit.

Adina H.

Alex said...

I like the mild taco seasoning and lots of it! I'm big on flavour, but I'm not as much of a fan of the hot!

Unknown said...

I would like to try the Fajita dinner kit

Fan R. said...

Love to try Smart Fiesta
teddyoutready2(at)gmail(dot)com

Kristi R. said...

I'd try the mild I think.

Teresa said...

I only buy this brand. Usually the Smart Fiesta items.

Mom vs. the boys said...

the rice is one thing I haven't tried yet!

notaquiter said...

I would love to try the mild Fajita Dinner Kit.

wildcardacehigh@yahoo.ca

Erika E said...

I'd like to try their Sliced Jalapeno Peppers.

Unknown said...

I would enjoy trying the Mild Taco Kit...although my hubby would differ and want to try the hot and spicy! lol

deanna_boocock said...

would like to try the Smart Fiesta soft taco kit

josiefiorda said...

I'd like to try the mexican rice

Rebby said...

I would like to try the Mexican rice!

Areta said...

Love to try the Spanish Rice

Stacey said...

We want to try the Stand N Stuff Taco Dinner Kit, easy for the kids!

Penny Minding Mom said...

I would love to try the mild taco seasoning.

Cheryl G said...

I'd like to try Smart Fiesta.

Cheryl G said...

I'd like to try Smart Fiesta.

Teresa M. said...

I usually buy the Smart Soft Taco Kit.

Sheryl Meens said...

Would love to try hot and spice fiesta kit!

Sheryl Meens said...

Mmmm Fiesta Hot and Spicy

Denise said...

I would like to try the mild

Vesper said...

16th - correct twitter link - https://twitter.com/Vesper1931/status/247349093297451008

meikleblog at gmail dot com

Xing said...

Smart Fiesta!

bula said...

I'd like to try the dinner kits - I've tried most of the other things!

Sherry said...

I have been meaning to try the Soft Taco Bake dinner. It sounds interesting.

Laurie B-C Amazon Reviews said...

i would like to try the smart fiest

Sarah Hall said...

I would like to try the Chilis and Peppers.

Lesley said...

I would like to try the refried black beans.

julie bolduc said...

The Mild Taco Seasoning

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