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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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I love nachos….all kinds of them! =)
Trish recently posted…#WIAW Post #WLS Style {5.6.15}
Yum! We dished up some yummy cinco de mayo treats yesterday too!
Leslie recently posted…Happy Cinco De Mayo!
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
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 .
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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!
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
Chips and salsa… or guac… or nachos… those are my weakness! I LOVE them!
Yea, I didn’t really celebrate. I had dinner with some friends but we went out for Italian and wine, lol.
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?
I love Beanitos!!! Also those parfaits look to die for… yum! Pinning for later! 🙂
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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
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
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!
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