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Midsummer and Midsummer: long days (and nights) to enjoy tacos

The fact that traditions throughout time and around the world mark the longest and brightest days means something: Summer is a time to eat, drink and celebrate.

In the summer, particularly around the time of the summer solstice, the foods we eat and how we celebrate take on a very festive tone. Who doesn’t love this time of year? Who doesn’t want to eat the special foods that abound in hotter weather?

In Southern California, it may seem like the weather is in the way, as some foods can be grown 12 months out of the year. But still, from San Diego to Santa Barbara and everything in between, any party, indoors and out, must include the freshest, lightest flavors that keep us satisfied and yet swimsuit-ready.

And true to this point in culinary history, do you want to know where some of the best traditions for celebrating the solstice season originate? Think about the following cultures that understand long, hot days and muggy nights:

Sweden: Its 23+ hour summer days after long winter nights mean that Nordic people really know how to party in warm weather. They like strawberries, shrimp, new potatoes, and salads. So consider their shrimp tacos, with mixed spices and vegetables, or seasoned and roasted potatoes, a fitting tribute to your inner Viking.

Ancient Rome: The festival of Litha, a pagan tradition, lends itself to barbecues in a modern interpretation (technically, they were bonfires) with watermelons, strawberries, and fresh green salads. From this we can deduce that a margarita bar in the watermelon version would be the good start to a meal provided by a mobile taco caterer. Pagans also emphasized “doing good to others” at this time of year, so why not invite over 50 people who could remove their robes as an act of donation?

21st Century San Diego: Okay, this is a more recent invention, but the San Diego Fair has a certain delicacy with a national reputation: the Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe. The salty and sweet mix is ​​a sexy mix with summer music and skimpy clothing, and similar to what you might get from a taco vendor offering a signature mango salsa.

From China to Canada to Australia, there are other ideas on how to mark the warm seasons. It is noteworthy that almost summer celebration parties are held outdoors that are worth attending. But this can be a logistical challenge for party hosts because not all types of food service are suitable for the outdoors. This is where mobile taco catering services provide a distinct advantage – almost anywhere a truck can pull a cart is where a party can be held. The taco service vehicle is a self-contained kitchen / service area. And given the portable nature of tacos, serving utensils and even tables aren’t really necessary.

So whether you celebrate the solstice on June 21 or anytime you feel good, feel free to borrow from each and every tradition. The enjoyment of warm days and nights is universal.

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