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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 5
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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Five Ways To Spend Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Mexican culture on May 5 by stopping by a local restaurant or whipping up something spicy at home.
Next Thursday is Cinco de Mayo, and if you’re looking for ways to celebrate, we’ve rounded up five ideas below. Spanish for “the fifth of May,” the Mexican/American holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In the United States, the holiday has become known as an annual celebration of Mexican culture. Chicken Soup with Lime and Hominy (Erika’s version of Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup, adapted from Fine Cooking) 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 T. vegetable oil 1 medium white onion (8 ounces), chopped 4 medium cloves garlic, minced 1 small jalapeño, minced, seeds discarded 1 quart chicken broth or made from bouillon (Knorr …
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