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Best choreography was the slicing technique where, after filling the tortilla with meat, a dramatic swipe at a fruit just above the rotisserie, was made and a strategic wedge of pineapple/apple landed on top of the sliced meat.
While some may disagree with this analysis, even a casual observer can see that the Romney campaign has put zero thought into their Hispanic outreach.
I deemed it a hyped up holiday, especially by Americans, endorsed by alcohol companies to boost up their sales. That was until I came to Puebla, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Cinco de Mayo. I realized how wrong I was.
Cinco de Mayo could become meaningful again, as a day for Immigrant Rights, a day for American Latinos to march and be proud of their heritage and accomplishments. Bridge the day and it's national prominence with the spirit of May Day, and turn a commercial fiesta of drinking, into a party celebrating both the heart and the mind, highlighting recognition and reconciliation.
As you toss back tortilla chips, guacamole and salsa, take a moment to reflect on Cinco de Mayo, and give thanks to 4,000 Mexican rebels.
What better to celebrate the approaching season (and Cinco de Mayo!) with a margarita-esque cocktail? You've got your salty and sweet and that amazingly fresh citrus.
With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, we've planned a Mexican fiesta full of spicy cocktails, guacamole, tacos, and more!
I love Cinco De Mayo! I mean, duh -- tacos, margaritas, colorful décor. What's not to love?
One of the most popular cocktails in the US, the margarita can be savored, sipped, and enjoyed in a multitude of ways. But what's the right way? Frozen? On the rocks? With salt? Without?
Like some rare astrological phenomenon, both the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo fall on Saturday. So we combed our recipe library for tequila and bourbon concoctions.
Here's a quick little shout-out to some of the best tequilas and related products I've had the pleasure to sample over the last year.
Truth be told, I like ice-cold Corona as much as the next guy. And if the party happens to fall on a pleasant Saturday afternoon in May, so much the better. Nevertheless, if we let the light-hearted celebration obscure the origins, then we do the day a disservice.
Saturday is Cinco de Mayo! While I can't vouch for the authenticity of any of these dishes, if you're partying this weekend, you'll want to be cooking, too.
Saturday is Cinco de Mayo, and while you can never go wrong with a Margarita, there are plenty of other tequila cocktails that highlight one of Mexico's most delicious native spirits -- here are six to try.
It's true: tequila has a bad, bad reputation. And it's well-earned; tequila's history is dubious, complicated, full of scandal and poor behavior. But, all of that is in the past.
The festival of Cinco de Mayo is on Saturday, May 5, but I celebrated it early, at Monday evening's El Cholo annual party of Mexican food and drink.
