FOOD
Cinco de Mayo Now is the time of the year when your little compradres y comadres will want to celebrate the Mexican holiday known as Cinco de Mayo, a day to celebrate Mexico’s victory against France in the historical battle of 1862. A tradition symbolizing Mexican pride and unity. It’s not only a lot of fun, it’s also a great opportunity to give your kids a taste of Mexican culture. What better way to get into the swing of Spring than with a little fiesta? Cinco de Mayo is just a month away and I have some amazing recipes with a nod to the holiday but with a whole different twist on Mexican food. Mexican cuisine is by far one of my favorite dishes because of the simplicity and ease of using just a few ingredients to create something special. If you have cheese, meat and tomatoes, then you are all game. Fast food chains and pop up Mexican joints tend to give true authentic Mexican food a bad rap. Many people think there are simply two choices when it comes to Mexican food: healthy and bland or cheesy and greasy. I am here to squash that preconceived notion and introduce you to a great selection of kid-friendly healthy munchies for you and your family to enjoy this Cinco de Mayo, and any other day for that matter. I’ll let someone else fill you in on the historical details surrounding the fierce battle between Mexico and France so that I can concentrate on giving you a great selection of healthy, but oh so delicious, Mexican inspired recipes that you can make right at home every night without sacrificing the flavor. First things first, let’s get this party started by serving our little ones Mexican themed non-alcoholic sangrias. This is a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen and get their creative juices flowing. Allow them to place different frozen berries in ice cube trays and fill each up with water and pop the trays into the freezer. 88
Meanwhile your kids can mix and match their sangria ingredients and chose from 4 cups of fruit juice mixed with 1 can of frozen lemonade concentrate and 2 cups of club soda. Pop the frozen ice cubes with berries in your pitcher and watch your kids enjoy.
Kid-Friendly Sangrias Ingredients: 4 cups of fruit juice 1 can frozen lemonade concentrate 2 cups club soda Cubes of fruit, apples, raspberries, oranges, strawberries Directions: Place all ingredients in a glass pitcher and serve cold over frozen ice cubes filled with chopped fruit.