villagers from Puebla joined poorly equipped
soldiers led by General Ignacio Zaragoza to
prevent Emperor Napoleon III’s mighty French
army from marching on Mexico City, just 80
miles to the northwest. The victory at Puebla
would come to be marked by a national holiday.
Each year, cinco de mayo commemorates this
small group’s contribution to history. The holiday
symbolizes Mexican unity and national pride,
and is increasingly celebrated in the United States
in recognition of Mexican culture, food, music
and customs.
While food is a primary focus of cinco de mayo,
colorful touches such as bright red and yellow
paper flowers, piñatas swaying from trees and music
playing in the background add to the festivities.
Viva la fiesta!
Barbara Pullo’s Camarones Picantes page 146
Don Miguel Mexican Foods
Guacamole Especial page 146
Nalley’s South of the Border Quiche page 146
Farmer John Baja Bacon Bites page 147
Excel Corporation Tex-Mex Fillets page 147
Trident Seafoods PubHouse Halibut
Santa Fe Wrap page 147
Shirley Kirchner’s Sweet Potato Fries page 148
Prime Time Stuffed Peppers page 148
Dare Foods Margarita Parfait page 149
Norco Ranch Tutti-Frutti Meringue Round page 149
John Perea’s Bizochitos page 149
Personalized Piñatas and Mexican Crepe-Paper Flowers
Pat Volchok, Editorial Director page 150
Topps Candy Piñata Treat page 151
