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Q: WHAT DOES CINCO DC MAYO MEAN?
A: Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for fifth of May.
Q: WHAT DOES CINCO DC MAYO CELEBRATE?
The holiday pays tribute to the May 5, 1862, Mexican victory against French troops that stormed the Mexican city of Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza Although the Mexican soldiers were outnumbered, they fiercely fought back; by nightfall, the French had retreated. This victory was an important step in Mexico’s fight for independence.
Q: WHY DO AMERICANS CELEBRATE CINCO DC MAYO?
Americans celebrate the day in humor of the battle victory, as wall as to honor Mexican culture.
Q: HOW CAN YOU CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO AT HOME?
Throw a fiesta! Even if authentic cuisine isn’t in your wheelhouse, throw some tacos together; add a chip and dip bar, and try these easy-to-follow ideas. Your guests will be saying, “Olel.”
Everyone is serving margaritas. Try this easy horchata that’s so close to the original without all the fuss.
SIMPLE HORCHATA
MAKES 8 (8-OUNCE) DRINKS
2 QUARTS SWEETENED RICE OR ALMOND MILK
1 TEASPOON GROUND CINNAMON
1 TEASPOON VANILLA
PINCH OF SALT
8 OUNCES DARK RUM (OPTIONAL)
Combine milk, ground cinnamon, vanilla, salt and rum (if using) in a large pitcher. Refrigerate for at least an hour, but the longer the better. Serve over ice with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Finish your fiesta with a bang! Make a pinata with items you already have at home before your guests head home for a siesta.
PAPER BAG PINATA
LARGE PAPER BAG
PENCIL
COLORED TISSUE PAPER
GLUE STICK
STAPLER
HOLE PUNCH
CANDY
STRING
SOFT BAT
BLINDFOLD (OPTIONAL)
Open a large paper bag and roughly draw lines on the outside. Cut tissue paper into strips and cut fringed edge. Trace lines with glue stick and apply tissue paper strips (with the fringed edge toward the bottom) from the bottom up. Once completed, fill the bag with candy, then fold the top and staple. Punch two holes in the top to attach the string, than leave enough extra string to hang. Grab a soft bat from die garage and let the games begin.
No ice cream tuck needed! This DIY dessert is even better than you remember, plus it’s a fun hands-on project for kids of all ages.
HOMEMADE CHOCO TACOS
MAKES 4
4 FLOUR TORTILLAS
MELTED BUTTER
CINNAMON AND SUGAR MIXTURE
SOFTENED ICE CREAM
MAGIC SHELL CHOCOLATE TOPPING
NON-STICK SPRAY
SPRINKLES
Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Lay tortillas flat, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Spray the top rack of your oven with non-stick spray and drape the tortillas over two ridges Place a baking pan on the lower rack to catch any loose cinnamon and sugar. Bake tortillas for 20 minutes, then remove and let cool. Once cooled, stuff shell with softened ice cream and place in a freezer for 15-20 minutes. Remove, then drizzle with magic shall and sprinkles before the magic shell hardens. Serve and enjoy.
