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Homemade Salsa – Eric Meier Cooks

Eric Meier — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:54:02 +0000

I found a great recipe on Pinterest for homemade salsa that I just had to modify and try for myself. The recipe for homemade salsa is for a thin salsa, very similar to what’s served in many Mexican restaurants. It’s not a chunky pico de gallo but a nice smooth salsa. My recipe consists of: 1 can of [...]

10 Surprisingly Fun Facts About Mexico to Help Get Ready for Cinco de Mayo

Kathy Landin — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:52:25 +0000

They’re our neighbor to the south. We share the second largest border between two countries. We enjoy their food and celebrate their culture every year on May 5. But, what do we really know about the officially named United Mexican States? Sure, it’s a great place to vacation and they’ve shared some of the best [...]

10 Mouth-Watering Alternative Cinco de Mayo Treats

Kathy Landin — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:30:42 +0000

It’s May and that means that soon we’ll be celebrating our Mexican heritage, much like we all celebrate our Irish heritage in March…even when we have neither. Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to leave work early, eat tortilla chips and drink more tequila than sanity allows, but is it starting to feel just a little bit like the same old thing?

5 Awesome Party Ideas for Cinco de Mayo

Townsquare Staff — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:06:27 +0000

You don’t have to be of Mexican heritage to partake in Cinco de Mayo festivities, or even to throw your own bash. Here are five tips for planning the best Cinco de Mayo party this side of the border: 1. BYO Dip Instead of asking everyone to BYOB, ask your attendees to bring their own [...]

What Is the Real Story Behind the History of Cinco de Mayo?

Townsquare Staff — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:15:05 +0000

Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. Most folks pull out the guacamole and celebrate with friends over margarita specials at their local cantina, but beyond the revelry of the fiesta, here are a few things you might not know about the fifth of May holiday: Not Mexican Independence Day? A common misconception about Cinco de [...]

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo By Visiting One of These 10 Unbelievable Mexican Destinations

Kathy Landin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:53:13 +0000

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, we have Mexico on the brain. Perhaps this year, instead of celebrating the day with watered-down margaritas at your local Tex-Mex chain restaurant, you should start planning that trip to Mexico you’ve always talked about taking. The country is filled with a rich culture, profound history and [...]

Has Cinco De Mayo Become an American Holiday?

Dave Wheeler — Thu, 05 May 2011 21:01:22 +0000

While the Cinco de Mayo holiday started in Mexico, Americans are mostly responsible for turning it into the huge party that it is today. Here’s a rundown from AOL News of some other things that are supposedly Mexican that are really as American as apple pie: Taquito- The taquito was actually invented in San Diego [...]

AAA To The Rescue Tonight

Dave Wheeler — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:24:32 +0000

While Cinco de Mayo is a holiday of Mexican heritage and pride, it’s is often celebrated with parties that include alcohol. If you drink tonight, Triple A might be able to help. In many states, AAA will take you and your car home free of charge. According to ClipperToday.com, AAA is offering the service to drinking [...]

The Wackiest Piñatas on Etsy

Eric Meier — Thu, 05 May 2011 13:41:24 +0000

No celebration of Cinco de Mayo is complete without a piñata. After all, what's more entertaining than blindfolded partygoers attacking a sweets-filled papier-mâché figure with a bat? In the gallery above, check out some of the craziest piñatas from craft site Etsy.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo – 5 Famous Mexican-Americans

Lite 98.7 — Wed, 04 May 2011 17:48:32 +0000

Cinco de Mayo is not widely celebrated in Mexico, but is huge in the United States, truly making it a Mexican-American holiday. There are more than 31 million Mexican-Americans living in the United States, a substantial and strong part of the fabric of the US. Here's a quick look at five famous Mexican-Americans:

The Best Margarita Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Lite 98.7 — Mon, 02 May 2011 22:17:46 +0000

Though many argue about who actually invented the margarita, the drink first appeared on Mexican bar menus in the ’30s and ’40s. Prepare for your own Cinco de Mayo party by making a batch of the tasty libation: we’ve concocted a list of the best margarita recipes to help you out. Classic Margarita There are many “classic” [...]

Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas

Lite 98.7 — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:58:20 +0000

The History Behind Cinco de Mayo

Lite 98.7 — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:38:40 +0000

Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. Most folks pull out the guacamole and celebrate with friends over margarita specials at their local cantina, but beyond the revelry of the fiesta, here’s a few things you might not know about the fifth of May holiday: Not Mexican Independence Day? A common misconception of Cinco de Mayo [...]