Cinco de Mayo! It’s the day Mexico commemorates its unexpected victory over French forces in 1862 during the Battle of Puebla (I just learned that). Here in America we join in the celebration by enjoying all those tasty treats that run deep in Mexican heritage and I, for one, will be enjoying cold margaritas, (many)…
Appetizer
Cheddar, Rosemary & Blueberry Jelly Thumbprints
Homemade cookies are my weakness. I love baking and eating them, and I’m sure I’m not alone. Each year at holiday time, I plan to bake just one cookie recipe for gift-giving. My strategy is that by making only one type of cookie, it reduces the chances that neither my cookie-loving husband nor I will…
Citrus Shrimp & Avocado Crostini
Until I was about thirty years old I absolutely HATED avocados. There, I said it. It feels good to get that off my chest! Now, some of you may be thinking “How could she possibly hate avocados?!? Is there something wrong with her?” Others might be like “Yeah, me too. They’re slimy, have the consistency…