Monday, May 6, 2013

Cinco de Mayo


Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday celebrating Mexico's victory over the French forces of Napoleon III.  I understand that in Mexico, the day is celebrated with parades in some places and political speeches in other places.  Here in the southwest, it's generally celebrated at Mexican Restaurants promoting food and drink.  It is a good day to partake of some delicious enchiladas.

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a wonderfully colourful, rich and tasty looking image... ditto the food too, bon appetit!

Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com said...

Cinco de Mayo has evolved into something similar to St. Patrick's Day, with different food and drink, of course.

Thérèse said...

Go for cheese Enchiladas, my favorite. Impossible to find any good enchiladas over here, the same for tacos... :-)

JP said...

Mmmm I wish there were more Mexican food restaurants out here in Eastern Canada! Another thing that I miss from home :)

Mary Helen-Art Saves Lives said...

Happy Cinco de Mayo to you...I an hardly wait to taste all the glorious foods from your area. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

Lowell said...

That doth look mighty appetizing and I'm much rather eat such vittles than watch a parade or listen to political speeches!

Re your comment on Ocala: I remember when you switched to a Mac and how happy you were. We switched about a year ago and could never go back although I still use a PC occasionally for programs for which I cannot get a Mac version.

Judy said...

We had something similar yesterday.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Seriously Sharon, I'm just off to bed, I know what I'm going to dream about..yum !

RedPat said...

Looks fabulous but would probably go straight to the arteries!

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

hmm, yummy!

glenda said...

Delish! Love the black beans and rice.

Karl said...

Today I learned what is "Cinco de Mayo"!

Jack said...

Ooooohhhh. That looks GOOD! Next year I want to go along.

Randy said...

I sure looks yummy.

Unknown said...

Yummy! Love Mexican food.