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Ingredients for a Simple Cinco de Mayo Party

Everyone loves a party, but not everyone has the time or the means to throw a full-fledged fiesta to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Instead of renting a tent and filling it with tamales and pinatas, consider having a low-key affair that highlights the Mexican culture. Here are some simple ideas to get your kids fired up about the fifth of May: MEXICAN PLACEMATS Materials: Scissors Glue Ruler Pencil 18-by-12-inch piece of construction paper 16 strips of construction paper in multiple colors (each should be 1-inch wide by 12 inches long) Directions: Take the large piece of construction paper and fold … Continue reading →

More Ideas for Cinco de Mayo Fun

If you couldn’t make it out to Festival de Fiesta Broadway in Los Angeles last week, don’t worry. While the annual event is among the largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the United States (attracting more than 1 million revelers), there are many other ways you can commemorate May 5th with your family and friends. Cinco de Mayo was essentially created to celebrate the Mexican culture with dancing, food and music. You can join in on the festivities by making your own Cinco de Mayo crafts. The following projects are simple enough for kids to create and enjoy: EASY PINATA … Continue reading →

Cinco de Mayo Fun

Who cares if Cinco de Mayo isn’t an American holiday? Look at it as another way to have fun with your friends and family. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the occasion, you might be interested to know that Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. Many people mistaken the holiday as such, but actually, Cinco de Mayo originates from the day that the Mexican army defeated French forces in The Battle of Puebla. The first Cinco de Mayo celebration took place in the United States in 1967 when a group of California State University students realized … Continue reading →

Recipes From Your Garden: Salsa

Some of you already know that we are moving next month. We are going from a large metropolitan area (read that to mean “inner city”) where we live in an apartment with no yard, to a tiny house with what seems to us to be a huge yard. (I suppose ‘huge’ is defined by your scale of reference. . .our yard is about three tenths of an acre but to folks who haven’t ever had a yard. . .it seems to go on infinitely.) In any case, for the first time in my adult life I am contemplating a garden. … Continue reading →

Cinco de Mayo: Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas

Here is another great recipe for your Cinco de Mayo fete. While there are a few more steps to this recipe than normal–the results are well worth the effort. A second set of hands is helpful–but not necessary. Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas To make approximately 4 quesadillas you’ll need: 1 red onion, halved 1 large beefsteak tomato, halved 1 bell pepper, sliced 15 to 20 frozen cocktail shrimps, thawed 2 cups of Mexican blend or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 4 large flour tortillas juice of 3 limes 1 tbsp of cumin Directions: Place shrimp on a skewer and in a shallow … Continue reading →

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Chimichangas

Technically a chimichanga is Tex Mex and not true Mexican food. It is known to have originated in Arizona however exactly where it originated is the subject of some debate. I prefer the story of a chef who accidentally dropped some dough into a pot of hot oil, and in frustration yelled out, “Chimichanga” the equivalent in Spanish of “thingamajig.” I’m not sure how plausible that is, but that’s my story and I’m sticking to it! You will need: 1 lb. of ground beef 1/2 cup of finely chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1 … Continue reading →

Mexican in the Crock Pot

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I am a big fan of authentic Mexican food. I’m not talking about Tex Mex mind you. . .which in its own right is tasty and delicious. But I have an affinity for mole, and real tacos and enchiladas and even homemade tortillas. One of the secrets of authentic Mexican meat that’s used in dishes like enchiladas, is that it simmers all day long. Granted, in a real Mexican kitchen there is no crock pot. Things would be simmered in a big pot over the stove. However, I don’t have the luxury of doing that and so my beloved crock … Continue reading →

The Best Nachos Ever

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Someone recently asked me if I could share a nacho recipe since I love Mexican food. I can share a Nacho recipe, but it has nothing to with loving Mexican food. Nachos are a distinctively Tex-Mex dish; a blending of southwestern style American food and Mexican food. While in Mexico, you might find fried tortillas to use as chips for dip. . .you’d find them paired with pico de gallo, mashed avocado, or salsa fresco–not layered under tons of gunk. With that said, it doesn’t mean that piling up tons of gunk on your Nachos doesn’t make them delicious! This … Continue reading →