Dia De Los Muertos

The family requested we set up an Ofrenda this year after many years of not doing so. It was time. Traditions needed to be brought back front and center. We needed to honor our past people, which is what the altar is all about.

This is what you do. Grab those photos of the ones that have past and give them a taste of their favorite food or drink or hobbie or pasttime. Throw in the candles and sugar skulls and you have everyone looking over every small detail of each thing you have set out. 

It really is a great way to remember and talk about the memories.

Then, because the whole family got together, we needed some food and it's almost halloween. We went with a mexican menu. Guacamole, anyone?

 We then made up some corn masa and fried up some sope shells. Add those refried beans, chorizo and potatoes or picadillo with lettuce, tomato and cheese.  Add a stuffed jalapeno or two on the side and yowza!

Then, as if that wasn't enough, we made our own ancho chili sauce and made some stacked enchiladas. Simply layered tortillas, sauce, cheese, a little onion if you like, and bake. Then! Top with a fried egg and dig into that one! Ahhh, now you're talking.

Dessert! Sonny made what we are calling, Da Dirt Pie. You can see the little hands and fingers at the edge of the picture, waiting for their slice. They know what's coming since they got to lick the spoon and pulled a gummy worm or two out to eat, already.

And then, if you like, have a sugar cookie, or sugar finger. Go ahead. They are going fast.

Too much is enough! And today is Halloween. Candy, anyone?
TT