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Spending Cinco de Mayo at Home? Here is a Review of My 4 Favorite Margarita Mixes, Just Add Tequila!

David Drew — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:39:56 +0000

Some people use Cinco de Mayo as a great reason to drink margaritas. I’ve always enjoyed tequila and margaritas, even on the 5th of December or June, or September. I know that margaritas aren’t that hard to make from scratch, but I prefer to buy the mixes and just add tequila. However, not all mixes are created equal. Here some favorites of mine that I think you’ll enjoy too.

Cinco de Mayo Trivia and History to Amaze Your Friends Today

David Drew — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:34:27 +0000

While having Cinco de Mayo on a Sunday it not ideal, many will still get out and celebrate, even if it means a margarita at brunch. A lot of people did their celebrating Saturday night, but many do not know exactly what Cinco de Mayo is all about. To save you time, and to give [...]

Slow-Cooked Salsa and Other Recipes to Spice Up Your Cinco De Mayo Sunday

Cathy Kates — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:27:58 +0000

Short on time and still looking for a way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with your family? Sure, you could whip up some tasty tacos, but this easy, yummy salsa from Taste of Home will add a little spice to your usual Mexican meal. Try these other holiday recipes to make your day special!

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Easy Beef Fajitas from Taste of Home

Cathy Kates — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:58:54 +0000

When I was younger before I had a family and responsibilities, I would go out and celebrate Cinco De Mayo till the wee hours of the morning. (It was easier to fit a siesta in back then). Now, I have to find other ways to enjoy the day. The whole family loves fajitas and with this recipe from Taste of Home it's an easy and quick meal. OLE'

Dance and Celebrate Cinco de Mayo – Tequila! [VIDEO]

David Drew — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:30:35 +0000

You can't beat Cinco de Mayo landing on a weekend this year! You also can't beat this Pee Wee dance! No excuses, get out there and celebrate. Or make your own margaritas at home with some great take home mixers.

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

Kathy Landin — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:52:25 +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 18:22:42 +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?

In Honor Of Cinco de Mayo, My 5 Favorite Scenes From 'Three Amigos'

David Drew — Wed, 02 May 2012 06:11:09 +0000

Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. I know I should think of Mexican food and culture, and I do love tequila. However, the thing that came to mind when I realized how close we were to Cinco de Mayo is that I need to watch the Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short comedy 'Three Amigos' in the near future.

I realize that we're not talking an Academy Award winner here, but there are enough silly moments that make it a good way to spend a couple hours. Here are 5 of my favorite scenes:

5 Awesome Party Ideas for Cinco de Mayo

Townsquare Staff — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:06:27 +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 [...]

5 Best Margarita Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Townsquare Staff — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:21:49 +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. Thinkstock 1 Classic Margarita [...]

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

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:51:05 +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 — Fri, 27 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 [...]

10 Famous Mexican-Americans to Help You Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Townsquare Staff — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:47:47 +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 10 famous Mexican-Americans: César Chávez [...]