VIVA TACOS AND SALADS BUT LAY A MARGARITA ON ME

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO HOMBRES AND SENORAS:

Break out those margarita’s and cerveza’s, tacos, beans, rice, salsa and dip and party for today we are celebrating “Cinco de Mayo.” Cinco de Mayo is a holiday held on May 5 that commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Sequin. It is celebrated primarily in the state of Puebla and in the US, as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. At work we throw together a Cinco de Mayo luncheon. Everyone brings in a variety of side dishes; we make our own tacos with all the toppings and enjoy a good lunch. Of course we all sneak in the break room and grab some nachos and salsa to tie us over until that magical hour comes. For those visiting Central Florida and liking Mexican food I recommend Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant, you can find the location on the internet. Another good Mexican restaurant is Azteca located on the So. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando. Give them both a try for true authentic Mexican cuisine.

This month we also celebrate “SALAD MONTH.” There are so many varieties of salads at times you don’t know what to choose from and that also goes for the dressings. I like a very basic garden salad some nice lettuce, slices of tomato and onion, hardboiled egg slices, banana peppers or the Greek peppers topped off with Russian or Thousand Island dressing. I’m very fond of a good Caesar salad made at your table. There was a restaurant in Morrisville, PA called Villa Sorrento who made a great tableside Caesar. They started by crushing garlic cloves in the bottom of a bowel and mixing in all the ingredients including a raw egg. Man that salad was primo. If you are a salad freak there is a chain here in Florida called Sweet Tomatoes that offers one giant salad bar, soups and a few other dishes I imagine they are probably located across the US.

Well I’m going to head over to the break room and sneak some chips and salsa and soon I’ll be enjoying my lunch. Have a great day Guys and Dolls have some Mexican for lunch or dinner but be careful out there.