Sunday, 1 June 2014

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With These Festive Treats

By Elba Fenwick


Cinco de Mayo is supposed to an observance only in Mexico and really just in one part of Mexico, where the inhabitants commemorate a battle which took place in what is now the state of Puebla. Americans enjoy any reason to celebrate, so we have turned May 5 into a fun-filled day where we celebrate Mexico's rich culture and delectable foods. Cinco de Mayo parties are especially fun because they don't have to be fancy or difficult to plan, and everyone seems to love the foods of Mexico.

Every party deserves some cute decorations and Cinco de Mayo calls for an array of bright colors. Vivid flowers can be arranged in empty tins that once contained peppers or salsa. You can even place tiny cacti in small pepper tins, and then just use the peppers to make salsa or other foods. Party stores offer a variety of Cinco de Mayo decorations, but you also can use traditional serape blankets as a table covering or find serape place mats for the tables. To add a bit of festive light, purchase jalapeno pepper string lights or lights featuring margarita glasses and hang them from the ceiling.

Cinco de Mayo foods are simple and easy to prepare. Set up a taco bar and offer a crockpot or two filled with flavorful meats. In one, you might have shredded beef or pork and in the other, perhaps chicken. The night before, you also could fix up a casserole of enchiladas and bake it just before the party begins. Appetizers can be as simple as a few different types of salsa and some homemade guacamole.

If you are searching for the perfect beverage to serve, look no further than the margarita, which is perhaps the best known cocktail of Mexico. You also can serve some Mexican beer or perhaps a selection Jarritos soda, which are quite popular in Mexico, Texas and California and come in many interesting flavors such as pineapple, hibiscus or tamarind. Even a big pitcher of lemonade or perhaps limeade would be a yummy non-alcoholic drink that many guests will enjoy.

Chocolate originated in Mexico, so when you plan out dessert, chocolate is a must-have treat. Mayans and Aztecs were using chocolate as a food source 3,000 years ago, so if you truly wish to celebrate Mexican culture, chocolate is the way to go. For an easy and delectable option, consider ordering gourmet chocolate pizza for your party rather than chocolate cookies or cakes. Order online from Chocolate Pizza Company and dazzle your guests with this unique dessert option.

Chocolate Pizza Company has a full menu of different chocolate pizzas, and each one of these signature chocolate pizzas is packed into an actual pizza box for a spectacular presentation. You can select the Original Chocolate Pizza, which is a blend of gourmet chocolate and homemade English toffee topped with a drizzle of white chocolate. This can be created with either dark chocolate or milk chocolate. For a large party, consider purchasing two or three chocolate pizzas. There are also pizzas topped with M&Ms, pizzas topped with peanut butter candies, pizzas topped with nuts and many more varieties to consider.




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