Re: [CH] Cinco de Mayo
peter g (peter.g@telus.net)
Sun, 06 May 2001 20:52:26 -0700
Hey folks,
Thanks for the replies to the Cinco de Mayo post.
i've learned that there seems to be no apparent "signature" dish for
this
festive date. but that's OK, i had beans & rice & roast chicken ,
called it pollo negro y blanco con chile , and enjoyed the occasion !
co-incidentally, May 5th was Kentucky Derby Day .
and although mint juleps are the traditional beverage , well ... i just
didn't have any Bourbon ( apologies to Jack Daniels fans, but i truly
prefer the lowly rated Kentucky Tavern ) . nonetheless, undaunted ,
i took measure of the ingredients at hand , and with some cheap dark
rum , a lime or two, and fresh mint from the garden .... crafted some
dandy mojitos !! ( back-stroking red aphids adding colour to the drink )
thanks to whoever posted that cocktail recipe, it's a beauty and may
become my regular Derby Day bevvie ( with rum , of course ) !
stay chilified ,
peter g