Several months ago when I started this blog I was introduced to Pinterest. Yes, I realize I may have been the last person aware of the plethora of pictures and information that can be found on Pinterst. One of the first boards I started I titled “Recipes I Want to Try“. I’ve been pinning here…
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Continue ReadingWhat is Cinco De Mayo, anyway? History.com says, “Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and…
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Continue ReadingSome of you may be asking, “What is Chorizo?” It’s a slightly spicy Mexican pork sausage, originating in Spain but enjoyed in many Latin American countries. The flavor varies slightly by country due to availability of spices. Here in Texas we have “Mexican” Chorizo. It comes uncooked in a casing like many other types…
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Continue ReadingThis is not a sponsored post. I chose to write about Salsa in a Snap because I love it and wanted you to know about. In Texas we LOVE salsa and homemade is the best! I have made plenty of my own salsa but a couple of years ago my daughters and I came…
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Continue ReadingMy daughters enjoy having friends over for a game night. What goes better with good friends and games? Great Food! Even though Potato Skins and Chips and Salsa are always a big hit, we wanted to do something different this time. We wanted something a little more substantial but still a “finger food”. A…