FIESTA!

It's Cinco de Mayo, ya'll...most of us have no concept as to what this day celebrates, rather we find it a good reason to drink margaritas and it seems to be an opening to the summer season of festive parties and outdoor fun.

A tad bit of history... (from www.mexonline.com)

"...The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, with some limited recognition in other parts of Mexico, and especially in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually September 16..."

I know I'll be making an appearance today at my favorite local Mexican eatery for a bowl of Mama's Specialty... Hope to see you at Santi's (1302 Meeting Street Rd.)!

¡Vivas!