There’s not a lot of culinary genius behind this idea for Red Bell Pepper and Black Bean Tacos. Except that was easy. Tasted good. Surya loved them. Healthy. These Red Bell Pepper and Black Bean Tacos are genius! They are easy, delicious, healthy and (maybe) will even win over your toddler.

Hard shelled tacos are sanctioned snacking in Surya’s mind. It’s the crunch factor of the hard shell that does it for her. So, I’ve been squeezing healthy and tasty meals between a shell for her to chow down on. We’re all winning.

Except Surya is apparently not so into my food photography.

This Sunday’s variety included red bell peppers and black beans but we also did a “build your own” taco bar the other weekend with beans, avocado and onions. I’m sure there are a million and one variations. And we haven’t contemplated a desi version yet (though now I’m thinking of these Indian burritos).

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After years of (good natured) knocking on Jerz, I’ve been spending the last few weeks biking up and down the Jersey side of the Hudson River marveling at how beautiful it is here. Plus, Hoboken has a small town feel where people remember your name and you go to one store for fresh bread and another for a still warm twist of mutz. Our neighbors all know each other – in a nice, not creepy way – and some evenings, I take the ferry home from work leaving behind the busy city with wind in my hair and the wafting smell of the water around me.

In short, I love Jersey. What – was that my out loud voice? Yes, it’s true. I love Jersey – well, at least my little corner of it in Hoboken that I’ve been busy exploring.

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