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Spice up dinner with these Cinco de Mayo flavours

Mexican is probably the most kid-friendly cuisine out there, being tasty and fun to make — who can resist a taco bar and spicy chocolate? Beans, avocados and tons of veggie toppings make for an energy packed, hearty meal. To do Cinco de Mayo right, ditch the margarita pre-mix and whip up some of these more authentic, fresh dishes. Muy Buenu!

THE BEVERAGE: Aguas Fresca

Aguas fresca, or “fruit water,” is sold in bottles by street food vendors and served at Mexican restaurants in pitchers. It’s made by blending fruits like melon, guava, tamarind, or papaya with a dash of sugar and water.  This light, naturally sweet beverage kicks that pop can’s ass.  Read more...

• 2 cups cold water
• 2 cups watermelon
• 2 tbsp sugar
• Juice of half a lime
• Crushed ice

Cookie mogul Eden Hertzog shares recipes she enjoys with her family

This blog, if you haven’t noticed, is called Cravings. The way I see it, there are two kinds of cooking: the food you make because you have to eat, and the food you make because you were inspired and had a craving for something. In a perfect world, yes, it would be great if everything we made were inspired and out of craving. But let’s be real – sometimes you just have to boil oats or fry an egg.

I had a craving for tacos. Now, I know how to make really good tacos with authentic fillings using soft corn tortillas, but what I was really craving last week were the ones we used to eat at my dad’s house on the weekends, the ones from the Old El Paso taco kit. These are what we considered junk food.  Read more...

Ola Amigos!

Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over the French in 1862. What was once a regional celebration in Mexico has evolved into a much more widely known and celebrated event in the US and Canada. For many, its simply an excuse to indulge in excessive consumption of margaritas and nachos.

On that note, allow us to share with you some great ideas on how to celebrate this event with your family.

Virgin Margaritas

You’ll need:

• 2 tablespoons kosher (coarse) salt
• 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
• 1 can (6 ounce size) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 4 cups ice cubes

Method:

Rub rim of glasses with lime and dip in salt.  Blend all ingredients until smooth.  Pour into glasses, garnish with a lime wedge and serve!

Make your Own Maracas

You’ll need:  Read more...