We are now officially in autumn…or winter? At this point, I don’t know if we should follow the weather or the calendar. What I do know is that there are a TON of amazing food deals this month. We have a Foodie Walk, Chili Cook-Off, and much, much more. Check out the list below for the most delicious deals in the Fort for the rest of October.
Also, BONUS recipe this week! Make some plantain tacos this month for a fantastic (and cheap!) home-cooked meal.
Meal Deals for the Rest of October!
Friday, October 12, 2018 at 3 PM – 6 PM, The Oval, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80521
Celebrate CSU’s Homecoming for the 2018-2019 year! Enjoy the festival at the Oval where there will be food trucks, music, and cool games for kids.
Friday, October 19, 2018 at 5 PM – 8 PM, Downtown Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO, 80521
Calling all FoCo connoisseurs and people who just want free food! It is time for the monthly Foodie Walk in downtown Fort Collins. Participating businesses include The Welsh Rabbit Bistro & Cheese Shop, Revolution Market, Kilwins, Nuance Chocolate and many, many more. Try some awesome samples at each place and get to know the businesses better!
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10 AM – 12:30 PM, Impact Chiropractic, 1730 S College Ave. #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
More family-friendly fun! Pumpkin latte bar, apple cider, treats, a pie walk, and games, too!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM, 2724 McClelland Dr #190, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
$15 for great chili and beer after the Chili Cook-Off! Tickets on sale at https://squareup.com/store/maxline-brewing
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 7 PM – 9 PM, 800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Cupcake contest and beer (what could be better?). $10 at the door to taste unlimited cupcakes, additional $5 for beer.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 5 PM – 7 PM, 225 Maple St, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
Come see how the fundraising for the FoCo Café is doing, and enjoy some wonderful treats. Snacks, beer, wine, coffee, tea and live music!
Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 8 AM – 12 PM, 200 West Oak St (Larimer County Courthouse Parking Lot), Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
Last day for the Larimer County Farmer’s Market this year! Live music, pumpkin decorating, and, of course, lots and lots of local food. Bring a costume, bring a friend, and bring an appetite to support the vendors!
Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 12 PM – 2 PM, 2000 E Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Get in the spirit of Halloween with this awesome, kid-friendly Halloween party! There will be a costume contest, pick-your-own pumpkin, a pumpkin carving demo, and free treats.
Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 3 PM – 6 PM, CSU Chemistry Building Lobby, Fort Collins, CO, 80521
Family-friendly fun with trick-or-treating, science demos, and snacks. Everything is completely FREE and open to the public.
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As always, check our Pantries page for the food pantries hours and eligibility requirements each week.
Visit www.ZESTNutritionService.com for nutrition counseling, kombucha making, and cooking classes!
Plantain Tacos
Ingredients and Cost Analysis:
Plantains (I used green plantains)- 2 for $0.99
Bananas- $0.49 per pound
Cabbage- $0.50
Shrimp: $4.99 or $4.29 for canned salmon
Roma tomatoes: $1.29 per lb
Total: $8.26*
*This cost includes ingredients that go beyond what will be needed in this recipe (you won't use an entire cabbage for taco night...probably)
Optional ingredients:
Cilantro: $0.99
Avocado: $1.25
Lemon: $0.59
Lime: $0.50
Slice cabbage into julienned-sized pieces. Slice tomatoes into quarters. Prepare optional ingredients as desired.
Slice plantain skin lengthwise and remove plantain. Place in blender along with ½ banana. Add 2 tbsp water. You might need to add more water—the consistency should be like a runny batter. Add oil or butter to pan and place batter in pan (enough to make a decent sized ‘tortilla’). Once bubbles form on the top, and the bottom is fully cooked, flip over and cook until golden-brown. Repeat until all batter is used. Set on a plate under a lid so they don’t get cold. Cook shrimp in the pan adding seasonings as desired (I used Trader Joe’s Lemon Pepper—has onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon). Once the shrimp are done, you’re done preparing! Now it’s a “make your own taco night!” Enjoy!
Yield: About 8 tacos