Your Kitchen Table | Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is all about celebrating Mexican culture -- and what better way to pay homage to a culture than by eating its tasty cuisine? What do you have  on the menu for your Cinco De Mayo celebrations?

My youngest daughter has perfected her guacamole recipe.  The family can't seem to get enough.

Source | Sodahead

Food Network is an excellent stop for planning your Cinco de Mayo feast.

 

History of Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of the Battle of Puebla and is not Mexico's independence day like it widely thought. The Battle of Puebla took place when France was trying to invade Mexico and Napoleon's 6500 men came against 4000 Mexican men in a bloody battle. Mexico won and that is why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated today. Excerpts from About.com Guide