Diary of an ExSloth

Tales of Food, Fitness & Healthy Living

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Work With Me
  • Blog
  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
      • All Recipes
      • Breakfast
      • Desserts
      • Drinks
      • Lunch + Dinner
      • Snacks
    • Recipe Roundups
    • Tea Reviews
  • Health
    • Healthy Eating Tips
      • Healthy Baking Substitutions
    • Healthy Living Tips
  • Fitness
    • Fitness Tips
    • Workouts
  • Lifestyle
    • Blogging
    • Favourite Things
    • Quotes + Inspiration
  • Start Here

Almost Cinco de Mayo Eats

6 May, 2015 by Giselle Rochford 20 Comments

Hey Friends. How’s it goin?

Today I’m linking up with Jen for What I Ate Wednesday and I’m doing it Cinco de Mayo style. I can’t say that I’ve ever celebrated Cinco de Mayo before because I kind of have no idea what it is. To be honest, I didn’t even know it existed until I started reading food blogs back in 2012. But, I still managed to get some Mexican-esque eats in, so here they are anyway.

Cinco de Mayo eats

WIAW: Cinco de Mayo Edition

Breakfast was something new I’ve been working on so I won’t give you all the deets, but it was sweet and spicy and topped with salsa. Definitely a great way to start the day.

breakfast cinco de mayo

My midmorning snack was one of these Pina Colada Parfaits, heavy on the granola since I made another batch recently. It’s crazy how much I’m starting to love chia seeds after hating them for so long. Apparently, these parfaits are miracle workers?

Vegan, Gluten Free Pina Colada Parfait with chia seed coconut milk 'yogurt' via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

I had lunch on the patio so of course drinks were included. The actual meal was deconstructed nachos with my favourite Beanitos Chips. I had planned to make soft tacos, but kind of forgot the wraps. I wasn’t too upset though, cuz those chips are the bomb dot com. And the drink was a watermelon/strawberry sangria. I totally forgot to grab tequila at LCBO, so there was brandy in it. Not exactly the right flavour for a Mexican celebration, but I could pretend.

lunch cinco de mayo

And of course, these Mexican Spiced Roasted Black Beans had to make an appearance. Spicy, crunchy and perfect for a patio day, just like I thought.

Vegan, gluten free, Mexican spiced roasted black beans via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

Finally dinner. I don’t have a pic for dinner because it was that good. Also, it didn’t fit with the Cinco de Mayo theme by any stretch of the imagination. My roommate pulled out his grill and we had some awesome surf and turf. I’m hoping with all my might that this becomes a regular thing because it was so. damn. good.

What about you?

How did you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Did you always know it was a thing? What is it really?

Share in the comments below!
signature 4_5_14

 

 

 

Get Social with me on:
Facebook –  Diary of an Ex-Sloth
Twitter – @ExSloth
Pinterest – @ExSloth
Instagram – @ExSloth
Google+ – +GiselleRochford
Bloglovin – Diary of an ExSloth

More Cinco de Mayo Eats:

Mexican Butternut Squash Tomato Soup via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com
Mexican Butternut Squash Tomato Soup
This smooth and creamy pina colada hemp smoothie doesn't have alcohol like it's namesake, but it's got avocados and Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts for some added healthy fats and protein. @ExSloth | ExSloth.com
Pina Colada Hemp Smoothie

Follow GiselleR | Healthy Living Blogger’s board :: Healthy Snack Recipes :: on Pinterest.

Filed Under: Favourite Things, Recipe Roundups

« Mexican Spiced Roasted Black Beans
20 Delicious and Healthy Smoothie Recipes »

Comments

  1. Trish says

    6 May, 2015 at 9:02 am

    I love nachos….all kinds of them! =)
    Trish recently posted…#WIAW Post #WLS Style {5.6.15}

    Reply
  2. Leslie says

    6 May, 2015 at 9:51 am

    Yum! We dished up some yummy cinco de mayo treats yesterday too!
    Leslie recently posted…Happy Cinco De Mayo!

    Reply
  3. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

    6 May, 2015 at 10:08 am

    Oh those crunchy black beans! I want to make those ASAP and just so happen to have some black beans in my fridge to use up.
    Jen @ Pretty Little Grub recently posted…April Faves

    Reply
  4. Amanda @ .running with spoons.com says

    6 May, 2015 at 11:22 am

    At least you kind of sort of celebrated — I don’t think I even had any salsa. BUT! I did have some avocado, so that’s goat count for something. And nope… I didn’t know it was a thing either. I just learned there was a Star Wars day on the 4th as well. Brilliant.
    Amanda @ .running with spoons.com recently posted…. WIAW… what you see vs. reality .

    Reply
  5. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    6 May, 2015 at 11:44 am

    I didn’t eat anything festive :O I need to make up for it today!
    Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…What To Avoid With Celiac Disease

    Reply
  6. Ange @ Cowgirl Runs says

    6 May, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    You breakfast looks so tasty! You need to share it soon so I can make it!!
    Ange @ Cowgirl Runs recently posted…A (Crazy) Runner’s Race Schedule

    Reply
  7. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    6 May, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Don’t feel badly about not knowing much about Cinco de Mayo. My Mexican friends tell me it’s basically a non-holiday in Mexico. Kind of like St Patrick’s Day in Ireland. We seem to overdo everything in the US, don’t we?
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Dreams

    Reply
  8. GiGi Eats says

    6 May, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    I totally did NOT cinco de mayo….. AH HA HA! I went to SUSHI! LMFAO! When is it National SUSHI DAY? Where sushi is served FOR FREE!? OH MAN that would be a dreammmmm come true!
    GiGi Eats recently posted…The D Train: Are You On It?

    Reply
  9. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    6 May, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    Yum send me a parfait!! I’m still so excited about those black beans – can’t wait to try them!!
    Sam @ PancakeWarriors recently posted…Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

    Reply
  10. Marcia says

    6 May, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    You were so festive with your food. Me? I didn’t do a darn thing to celebrate. Well today I bought avocados…
    Marcia recently posted…In Praise of a 7 Minute Workout

    Reply
  11. Stephanie (@FitMomTraining) says

    6 May, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    These all look so good! I’m sad to say that I didn’t celebrate…But I will eat all the food to atone for that 🙂
    Stephanie (@FitMomTraining) recently posted…Things I’m loving lately

    Reply
  12. Margo says

    6 May, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    I am so boring that I did not celebrate! Boo me.
    Margo recently posted…What Did We Learn This Month? @WomensHealthMag with Cobie Smulders on the Cover!

    Reply
  13. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    6 May, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    I;m not really sure what it is either-I am thinking similar to 4th of July? Anyway a good excuse to eat Mexican food!
    Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…How To Pack For A Ragnar & How NOT To Train For One

    Reply
  14. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    6 May, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Chips and salsa… or guac… or nachos… those are my weakness! I LOVE them!

    Reply
  15. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    6 May, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Yea, I didn’t really celebrate. I had dinner with some friends but we went out for Italian and wine, lol.

    Reply
  16. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    6 May, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    I’m a huge fan of nachos. The possibilities with nachos are endless!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Who Wants to Be a Bad Ass Runner?

    Reply
  17. Bri says

    6 May, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    I love Beanitos!!! Also those parfaits look to die for… yum! Pinning for later! 🙂
    Bri recently posted…Looking for a challenge? Enter to win one FREE entry into any Western Canadian Reebok Spartan Race!

    Reply
  18. rachel says

    7 May, 2015 at 9:39 am

    Great recipes! I love Mexican food… and am all about celebrating Cinco deMayo! 🙂 although, this year I missed it because of soccer games and solo parenting (late night + cooking + not a good combo). 🙂
    rachel recently posted…Returning to Trail Running

    Reply
  19. Patty @ Reach Your Peak says

    7 May, 2015 at 10:17 am

    yum!! I’ve never tried making parfaits but I’ve been trying new breakfasts lately so I will have to make them. (my go-to is just hard boiled eggs every morning).

    For cinco de mayo, it was actually my mom’s birthday, so we had a family dinner. No tacos or anything though 🙁
    Patty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted…NJ 5K XC Series Race 1 Recap

    Reply
  20. Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

    7 May, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    i actually had dinner w/sue (this mama runs for cupcakes) and another friend on cinco de mayo. we had italian not mexican and it was delightful!
    Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…20+ Five Ingredient or Less Dinners

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

new reader sidebar

Thinking of going dairy free? Get the Guide!

recipe redux
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy and Disclaimers
  • Work With Me
  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2025 · Foodie Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress