I Looooooooove Mexican cuisine. It is my absolute favorite...from authentic Mexican to Tex Mex. If there is a hint of Mexican in it, I am there...fork in hand! Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on the fifth day of May every year. It actually means “The 5th of May.” A lot of people believe that it is Mexico’s Independence Day. However, this thought pattern is simply not true. Independence Day in Mexico is on September 16. The history of Cinco de Mayo dates back to the mid 1800’s. Mexico was in substantial debt with France, Spain, and England. France decided to use this to their advantage and invade Mexico. The first invasion attempt was on May 5, 1862. It is known as The Battle of Pueblain. The Mexican army was out numbered and out matched, yet, they defeated the French army and kept control of their country. Unfortunately, they lost a battle that took place about a year later and the French gained control from 1864 – 1867. Although Mexico lost out to the French in the end…they still … [Read more...]