May 5, 2009

Round Up: Cinco de Mayo Eats + Drinks.

Up until May 1999 I had heard of Cinco de Mayo, but never celebrated the day. That was my first year in Oklahoma and it became evident rather quickly that this wasn’t just another ordinary day. Restaurants host outdoor tent parties, people hold backyard fiestas and it’s all about the food and being together. With that in mind, I set about putting together this roundup of eats and drinks. (And oh, those lovely banners in the above photo are available here. via Simple Lovely)


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May 5, 2009

Win It: Unique Jewelry by YellowGoat Winner.

Drum roll please…


Congratulations, Janil! And thanks so much to all of you who entered, making this the biggest and baddest Win It to date with 125+ entries! Also a BIG thank you to YellowGoat for offering up one of her incredible pieces of jewelry for you lucky ducks to win. (She even randomly chose the winner herself! That’s her photo.)

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May 4, 2009

The Daily Eat: Mango Tart.


I have to admit that I had never tasted a fresh mango until a few years ago. That’s when my grandmother of all people introduced me to them. And all I can say is holy yummy sweetness! I hope you enjoy the recipes I have lined up for Mango Week!

I love how the mango is the star of this tart and only set off slightly with a bit of kiwi and layer of pastry cream. It looks so refreshing and light.

:: recipe and photo via Fresh from the Oven

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