Today was Cinco de Mayo (El Día de la Batalla de Puebla). For those unfamiliar with Cinco de Mayo, it’s not Mexican Independence Day. It commemorates the Battle of Puebla where the much more poorly equipped Mexican army of 4,000 crushed the 8,000 strong French army as France was trying to expand the French Empire into Latin America. Despite Mexico being finally conquered by France, Cinco de Mayo is still celebrated today. It is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride and to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. Continue reading Cinco de Mayo Rellenos de Camarones →