Cinco de Mayo

Quick fact:

The day associated with tequila and

guacamole actually commemorates a

brave battle against French invaders.

Cinco de Mayo is NOT celebrated in

Mexico nearly as much as it is in the

United States, Mexico's most widely

recognized national patriotic holiday is

Mexican Independence Day on September 16.

Regardless, Cinco de Mayo gets plenty

of attention in the U.S. not just from

Mexican-Americans, but also from

anybody interested in seeking out new

forms of cultural exposure.

Not one to shy away from a reason to drink, I like to celebrate with a

margarita in one hand and a chip full of guacamole in the other! Salud!

My Chunky Guacamole recipe:

4 peeled, seeded, & coarsely mashed avocados

1 small finely minced onion

2-3 tbps. finely chopped cilantro

1 medium diced tomato

1 finely chopped fresh jalapeno

1 mashed garlic clove

1/4 c Mexican crumbling cheese

2 lime's, juiced

salt to taste

Mix ingredient in large bowl & serve with tortilla chips.