Category Archives: Cinco de Mayo

fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

June 4, 2014

My therapy lately has been books, particularly anything written by Shauna Niequest. First I read Cold Tangerines, followed by Bread and Wine, and now I am starting Bittersweet (which relates all too well to my life right now.)  I loved … Continue reading →

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pink grapefruit margarita

March 28, 2014

If you want the most refreshing best tasting margarita you have ever had then you have got to squeeze, squeeze, squeeze.  Basically nothing but fresh juice will do.  This particular version calls for the wonderfully bitter yet slightly sweet juice … Continue reading →

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salsa taste test

August 29, 2013

Let’s be honest – half the reason we go to a Mexican restaurant is for the chips and salsa.  The mariachi music, hacienda style paint colors and limitless choice of Mexican cervezas – they’re all fabulous elements but take the … Continue reading →

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coconut margarita

August 23, 2013

You know that scene in the movie Practical Magic where Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman dance around the kitchen drinking margaritas with their aunts?  “She put de lime in de coconut, she drank dem bot up”.  It’s impossible to make … Continue reading →

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watermelon margarita

May 24, 2013

Many years ago when I was single and living by myself it would not be uncommon to see a giant watermelon in my shopping cart.  Sure I could have purchased the pre-cut halves but then I would just go home, … Continue reading →

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