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Nacho Bar

Calibeach — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:16:56 GMT

We're going to have some friends over on Sunday for the NFL playoff games. Keeping it simple - setting up a Nacho Bar with sodas, beer and pitchers of margaritas.

Costco has a 2 pack of the Tostitos Queso (2 different flavors, Queso Blanco & Salsa Con Queso Nacho) that we will keep warm in 2 separate mini slow cooker vessels. A local taqueria makes the BEST salsa that will be added to our bar. I've already purchased the avocados and ingredients to make a big batch of homemade guacamole. And got to have sour cream

For the meat, I will make a batch of taco seasoned ground beef and will shred a Costco roasted chicken. Any leftovers will be great for taco salads.

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GingerHead — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:19:53 GMT

@Calibeach

one word.....YES!!!!!

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:51:59 GMT

@Calibeach Looks good and have fun!!

My girl friend and family are huge OSU fans and during the season...there is always lots of food on game days. We are not sport fans so never attend her gatherings but the food always looks so good.

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Bella8888 — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:57:51 GMT

Be right over !

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Calibeach — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:31:14 GMT

@Mom2Dogs You don't need to be a sports fan to set up a Nacho bar. It's good anytime. This is always a good option for grazing on a lazy Sunday or if you are having people over. Everyone can serve themselves and pick the ingredients that they like.

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Calibeach — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:01:01 GMT

I use a variety of my LocknLock containers for the toppings so no extra clean up. Just pop a lid on the container and into the refrigerator for leftover nachos or taco salads

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bmorechick — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:38:02 GMT

@Calibeach We do this a lot when I know most family members will be eating at home. I too include seasoned beef, chicken or shrimp - sooooo goood.

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Franklinbell — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:37:08 GMT

@Calibeach On my way! What do you need me to bring? looks like fun!!

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Calibeach — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:45:08 GMT

@Franklinbell wrote:
@Calibeach On my way! What do you need me to bring? looks like fun!!

Happy Friday @Franklinbell haha, just bring your appetite!

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Franklinbell — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:49:38 GMT

@Calibeach Now you know I never leave home with out it!! Who do you want to win. Both of my teams are out so now I can just enjoy the sport. However....That CJ Stroud is such a cutie! He could be my son but still a handsome one!!

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Calibeach — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:00:35 GMT

@Franklinbell wrote:
@Calibeach Now you know I never leave home with out it!! Who do you want to win. Both of my teams are out so now I can just enjoy the sport. However....That CJ Stroud is such a cutie! He could be my son but still a handsome one!!

Yes, CJ is a cutie. Hope he is triumphant! My picks for the weekend are:

Bills

49ers

Texans

Bears

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Franklinbell — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:50:30 GMT

@Calibeach @My choices are the same! Should be a great weekend!

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beach-mom — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:42:14 GMT

@Calibeach - Have a wonderful time! The Steelers and the Eagles are both out, so we probably won't do anything special. DH will say he doesn't care, but I know the TV will be on!

If you want another simple dip that's always popular when others come here, take a large block of Velvetta cheese, 1 can of refried beans, and maybe a can of Rotel tomatoes in a covered bowl. Heat in the microwave about 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Easy, quick, and good!

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Calibeach — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:23:28 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
@Calibeach - Have a wonderful time! The Steelers and the Eagles are both out, so we probably won't do anything special. DH will say he doesn't care, but I know the TV will be on!

If you want another simple dip that's always popular when others come here, take a large block of Velvetta cheese, 1 can of refried beans, and maybe a can of Rotel tomatoes in a covered bowl. Heat in the microwave about 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Easy, quick, and good!

@beach-mom thank you & that looks like a tasty dip. Did you get your LOGO Big Deal jacket? My order arrived today and it's perfect! I will be looking to buy a couple more in different colors 'as is'

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beach-mom — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:22:40 GMT

Hi @Calibeach ! I think it came yesterday. I was busy writing yesterday and last night, and today I've been on the phone while we decide whether or not to cancel tomorrow morning. I still have one more part of the service to write, and I'd better be ready just in case the icy roads they're predicting are not icy!

It reminds me of when I was younger and a storm was imminent. Would school be closed and did I really have to do my homework? Mom always said I'd better be ready just in case the weather wasn't as bad as expected. She was right!

So I will let you know later tonight during my next "break"!

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Calibeach — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:33:31 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
Hi @Calibeach ! I think it came yesterday. I was busy writing yesterday and last night, and today I've been on the phone while we decide whether or not to cancel tomorrow morning. I still have one more part of the service to write, and I'd better be ready just in case the icy roads they're predicting are not icy!

It reminds me of when I was younger and a storm was imminent. Would school be closed and did I really have to do my homework? Mom always said I'd better be ready just in case the weather wasn't as bad as expected. She was right!

So I will let you know later tonight during my next "break"!

@beach-mom Good luck with the weather situation. Driving on ice is the worst 😱

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lynnie61 — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:28:00 GMT

@Calibeach I hope your nacho bar was delicious! What happened to your picks? My Steelers lost last week, and I really wanted the Bills to win. 😢. Two overtime games too!

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Calibeach — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:54:48 GMT

@lynnie61 wrote:
@Calibeach I hope your nacho bar was delicious! What happened to your picks? My Steelers lost last week, and I really wanted the Bills to win. 😢. Two overtime games too!

@lynnie61 Good thing I don't gamble on sports 😝 The food was excellent as was the company. Looking forward to the Olympics!