My first night in California my family got together for a build your own taco night.
I decided this was a good time to spring this new dessert idea on them.
Have you seen these caramel bits? I found them at Target and it’s great not to have to unwrap each individual caramel to melt them. The recipe for these treats is at Very Culinary. I used pecan pieces instead of cashews or peanuts. I wasn’t in my own kitchen when I made these. The next time I make them I’ll chop the nuts finer and the result will be prettier. They still were delicious chunky and disappeared quickly.
My parents made their first outing since my mom’s stroke and came to the taco party. It was nice to have them there and it was good for them to get out of the apartment.
The evening ended with this beautiful sunset in Orange, California.
Sunday was a full day and I’ll share later. Hope the beginning of Fall has been good to you.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Great to see your Mom up and out with that award-winning smile, Ellen. Looks like you guys had a good time sharing tacos and laughter and love. That’s my idea of a good time!
Your parents look wonderful. I love seeing their picture.
What a great idea for dessert. I can’t wait to try it!
They do look terrific. That dessert idea is too cute. It looks yummy. I have found those caramel bits. They are not safe in my home with me around or vice versa. One can just eat them by the handfuls…right, very dangerous. What a sky!
They=your cute parents!
Your parents look so wonderful and I agree with Alycia about your mom’s award winning smile! Those caramel treats look so good – what a great idea for a Fall treat!
Those grape treats look really yummy! It’s good to see your family out and about!
A taco party….how fun. Love those little grapes. Gotta try em!
Loved seeing the sweet smiles of your mom and pops.
What a gorgeous sunset. Love the idea of build you own taco night. I think I might have to steal that idea, if I may. :v)
Well of course it’s a very good idea to steal, Susanne. enjoy…
I am so happy to see your parents looking well!
It was good to see your Mom looking so well! I pray for her continued recovery and good health. the grape treats look yummy and fun..I have to make this with my grandsons when they are a little older.