Feliz Dia De Las Madrees

Mayo 2011

Feliz Dia De Las Madres

In Mexico, the day set aside to honor Mamá, Mother's Day, always celebrated on May 10.

Mexicans observe Día de las Madres wholeheartedly and enthusiastically. School children proudly invite their mothers to plays, dances and recitals. Stores, movie theatres and supermarkets all give out little recuerdos, or remembrances, to the mothers who come in during the day.

One of the most charming customs of all is that practiced in many Mexican churches, the early morning singing of Las Mañanitas and distribution of tamales and atole to all the local moms.

While tamales and atole are the traditional early-morning meal, many people do not eat until mid-morning, enjoying a meal called almuerzo, which is the equivalent of brunch, and not lunch, as it is sometimes mistakenly translated. The range of food eaten at almuerzo is much wider than typical north-of-the-border breakfast fare, from grilled meats to hearty egg dishes and even moles and stews.

Remember, to take the time to celebrate all the important women in your life! And also reflect on the loved ones that have passed on. Dia de las Madres, is more than a Hallmark holiday!

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Cinco De Mayo Menu

Sharing recipes from one of my favorite chefs: Rick Bayless

For food-lovers everywhere, Cinco de Mayo is a terrific excuse for a party featuring Mexican-inspired fare. By celebrating with a taquisa (taco party) by offering several taco fillings, baskets of steaming hot fresh tortillas, a variety of toppings including cheeses, chopped cilantro and a selection of salsas.

Before the guests arrive, fire up the grill to cook the onions, chiles and vegetables, add to the taco fillings. Save grilling the steak and chicken that go into the fillings until the last minute. Make at least two taco fillings if you are expecting more than a couple of guests. All the recipes double nicely for a crowd.

Guacamole stars at nearly every party. Jazzing it up a bit by offering three versions-all starting with Frontera Guacamole Mix as a base. The new homemade Thick & Crunchy Tortilla Chips can really scoop up the guac, so you'll want to have plenty.

For openers, serve an ice-cold beer cocktail infused with mango, pineapple, pomegranate and lime juices. Amazing and refreshing!

For dessert, bowls of ice cream accompanied by a version of a chocolate chip cookie-made with toasted pecans and chopped Mexican chocolate. Your guests will certainly celebrate their good fortune!