Alyssum Was Introduced to the Garden During the 1500s “Alyssum also known as Sweet Alyssum is a perennial that is native to Southern and central Europe, Northern Africa and Southwestern and Central Asia and was included in gardens as far back as the 1500’s. The plants are prized for their low hummock-forming habit and incredible…
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How to Throw A Mexican Fiesta – Cinco de Mayo & Day of the Dead – Recipes, Crafts, Music, & Movies
Recipes for a Mexican Fiesta Recipe for Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe & Image Credit: Mom on Timeout Ingredients ½ cup diced red bell pepper ½ cup diced green bell pepper 1 jalapeno diced 3 green onions thinly sliced (tops and whites) 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned about 2 ears of fresh corn 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lime…
The Movie McFarland USA Allows Its Viewers to Experience Empathy – The USA Needs More Empathy
This year, I am hosting a Cinco de Mayo party, and to help me get into the right mood for my party, I have re-watched the movie McFarland USA, starring Kevin Costner and several other champions. As in previous years, I wept, as I recalled that indeed– “Champions Can Come from Anywhere.” In my opinion,…
How to Make Margaritas
I’ve said this before, but I am preparing to host a Cinco de Mayo party for some of my friends. As soon as I announced my plans, everyone wanted to know if we were having margaritas, and before I knew exactly how, I answered: “Yes!!!!” To my delight, one of my friends owns an event…
Papel Picado: How to Make a Cut Paper Decorative Flag for a Mexican Fiesta Garland
I am planning to have a Cinco de Mayo Party, and I hope that my friends will do some Mexican Paper Crafts while they are there. Use Colorful Tissue Paper to Create Papel Picado. I ordered the following rectangles of tissue paper from Amazon: Simetufy 360 Sheets 36 Multicolor Tissue Paper Bulk, 11.5in x 8…