Cinco De Mayo

Aross83
Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
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Just curious what everyone is making for cinco De Mayo?
I am going to make a big batch of sangria.
some sort of taco's and maybe some black bean soup..

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  • Aross83
    Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
    Well Here are some Taco's i found on Pinterest

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  • Aross83
    Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
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  • acheben
    acheben Posts: 476 Member
    We're making fajitas using our favorite marinade recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/tacos-carne-asada-recipe.html

    I'll probably make some spanish rice/black beans and top it all off with this delicious avocado pico de gallo: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/easy-pico-de-gallo-recipe.html
  • Aross83
    Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
    ohh the avocodo pico de gallo sounds awesome! i may have to make that!!
  • Aross83
    Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
    Strawberry peach sangria
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  • skhuu
    skhuu Posts: 25 Member
    We are having a Cinco de MAyo potluck, so interested in seeing more healthy recipes!
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    :wink:
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Before joining in anybody's Cinco de Mayo celebrations, I first question whether the person knows what it is, and second, why are they celebrating it.

    (People in Mexico don't even celebrate it.)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    Before joining in anybody's Cinco de Mayo celebrations, I first question whether the person knows what it is, and second, why are they celebrating it.

    (People in Mexico don't even celebrate it.)
    THIS. It's basically an American holiday to party with Mexican food and tequila.

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  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    THIS. It's basically an American holiday to party with Mexican food and tequila.

    Which is just silly - like you need an excuse to party with Mexican food and tequilla

    :drinker:
  • Yep_imchicbad
    Yep_imchicbad Posts: 66 Member
    I am MexiCan. I'd say all of you should quit while your ahead and remember you have the right to remain silent, and what ever you say, can and will be used against you in MFP forums.

    "The Battle of the Puebla" is celebrated in Mexico, just out side of Mexico City ( where the battle took place) There is a huge festival and parades. So you should stick to what you know before you make uneducated guesses. BTW it is not our independence day either.
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    THIS. It's basically an American holiday to party with Mexican food and tequila.

    Which is just silly - like you need an excuse to party with Mexican food and tequilla

    :drinker:
    Exactly!!! :drinker:
  • Aross83
    Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
    wow really people. if you dont agree dont come in this posting. I am not here to defend myself to any of you.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    I am MexiCan. I'd say all of you should quit while your ahead and remember you have the right to remain silent, and what ever you say, can and will be used against you in MFP forums.

    "The Battle of the Puebla" is celebrated in Mexico, just out side of Mexico City ( where the battle took place) There is a huge festival and parades. So you should stick to what you know before you make uneducated guesses. BTW it is not our independence day either.

    Nice! I was unaware Mexico had a celebration on the site. I just know that right across the border, they don't.

    And then as a fellow Mexican-American, I always wonder why anybody in America would celebrate it.
  • Yep_imchicbad
    Yep_imchicbad Posts: 66 Member
    I am MexiCan. I'd say all of you should quit while your ahead and remember you have the right to remain silent, and what ever you say, can and will be used against you in MFP forums.

    "The Battle of the Puebla" is celebrated in Mexico, just out side of Mexico City ( where the battle took place) There is a huge festival and parades. So you should stick to what you know before you make uneducated guesses. BTW it is not our independence day either.

    Nice! I was unaware Mexico had a celebration on the site. I just know that right across the border, they don't.

    And then as a fellow Mexican-American, I always wonder why anybody in America would celebrate it.

    YES. It is a huge celebration in that state. It is one of the most celebrated Mexican pride celebrations for sure. It is celebrated on the California border as well. There is a huge Mexican population so in T.J. and all of California celebrate it.

    No offense to the OP, and their American version of Mexican food, but one would question WHY you would be celebrating a holiday that has nothing to do with your culture. (I believe- that is what some one who posted above asked). Its a legit question.

    I however invite all my friends of any culture to celebrate with me and mine, but I educate them as to why we celebrate Cinco De Mayo and that its not just a "taco and tequila day", however we celebrate with real Mexican culture food, like ceviche', tacos de vapor, and Birria de chivo and tostadas de querritos. Pastel de Tres Leches'

    . You might like those recipes, you should google them.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member

    No offense to the OP, and their American version of Mexican food, but one would question WHY you would be celebrating a holiday that has nothing to do with your culture. (I believe- that is what some one who posted above asked). Its a legit question.

    The same reason we celebrate St. Patrick's day - it's just an excuse to party (tho again, I reiterate, I personally rarely need an excuse).

    I'll agree with you on "Americanized" Mexican food though. My SIL (whose mother is from Mexico and learned how to make TRUE Mexican food) has made meals that about killed me because I couldn't stop gorging myself on the deliciousness.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    I am MexiCan. I'd say all of you should quit while your ahead and remember you have the right to remain silent, and what ever you say, can and will be used against you in MFP forums.

    "The Battle of the Puebla" is celebrated in Mexico, just out side of Mexico City ( where the battle took place) There is a huge festival and parades. So you should stick to what you know before you make uneducated guesses. BTW it is not our independence day either.

    Nice! I was unaware Mexico had a celebration on the site. I just know that right across the border, they don't.

    And then as a fellow Mexican-American, I always wonder why anybody in America would celebrate it.

    YES. It is a huge celebration in that state. It is one of the most celebrated Mexican pride celebrations for sure. It is celebrated on the California border as well. There is a huge Mexican population so in T.J. and all of California celebrate it.

    No offense to the OP, and their American version of Mexican food, but one would question WHY you would be celebrating a holiday that has nothing to do with your culture. (I believe- that is what some one who posted above asked). Its a legit question.

    I however invite all my friends of any culture to celebrate with me and mine, but I educate them as to why we celebrate Cinco De Mayo and that its not just a "taco and tequila day", however we celebrate with real Mexican culture food, like ceviche', tacos de vapor, and Birria de chivo and tostadas de querritos. Pastel de Tres Leches'

    . You might like those recipes, you should google them.

    Why stop there? I say let's have lengua for dinner!
  • Yep_imchicbad
    Yep_imchicbad Posts: 66 Member
    Mmm lengua! What about carnitas
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    We had tacos for Uno de Mayo... lol.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    I am MexiCan. I'd say all of you should quit while your ahead and remember you have the right to remain silent, and what ever you say, can and will be used against you in MFP forums.

    "The Battle of the Puebla" is celebrated in Mexico, just out side of Mexico City ( where the battle took place) There is a huge festival and parades. So you should stick to what you know before you make uneducated guesses. BTW it is not our independence day either.
    But unlike "Presidents day", "Labor Day", "Veterans Day", etc. in the US, Cinco de Mayo isn't a Mexican National holiday. Business and government still stay open and run.
    People in the US (non Mexican) celebrate it so they can just party. And nothing wrong with partying. But claiming they are actually celebrating Cinco de Mayo (when most have no idea where it happened and what actually happened) is just a front.
    You know places like Chevy's, Don Pablo's and Chipotle will be advertising "specials" for that day.:drinker:

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