Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, marks the anniversary of Mexico’s unanticipated victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Celebrated only as a regional holiday in Mexico, mostly in the state of Puebla and a few other areas, Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated in the United States and other parts of the world as people honor their Mexican heritage with pride. Read more »

As we celebrate Mexico’s historic Battle of Puebla victory over France on May 5, 1862, we want to provide several drink recipes that people could especially enjoy on this occasion. Although Cinco de Mayo is mostly celebrated in the Mexican state of Puebla and the United States, we still want to honor this special day. One of the most popular drinks associated with Mexico and the Southwest is Sangria. We have a delicious basic sangria recipe for you as well as recipes for Margaritas and Ponch de Pina. Hope you enjoy your Cinco de Mayo celebration! Read more »

The 5th of May is a special date for the people who live in the Mexican state of Puebla, and for millions of people in the United States and around the world.  Cinco de May is the day they commemorate Puebla’s win in a hard fought battle with the French in 1862 over their territory. That Puebla was the underdog makes the win that much more satisfying.  Interestingly, most other places in Mexico do not celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Every year celebrations around the world honor Mexican heritage and pride, and include mariachi music, festivals, and good food. Read more »

We are honoring Cinco de Mayo on this site with a number of entries and recipes, including beverages, appetizers, main dishes, and, now, desserts. As the 5th of May draws near, Hispanics around the world honor their heritage through music, food, and festivals. Join in the fun by creating a Hispanic or Southwestern style meal with one of the recipes on this site. Read more »