On May 2, 8:34 am, Brawny > wrote:
> OK....before we even start...I KNOW that Cinco de Mayo is not for
> three days...yes..that is right it is Wednesday. But that still
> doesn't negate my offering you a sincere wish of a Happy Day.
> [snip]
The real thing:
Easy, quick and always a hit, these Margaritas are the real thing from
the MexGrocer site. There are several alternative recipes given there
also. You can serve them on the rocks or blended, whichever way you
prefer. One blender-ful serves four. (It says here, but only two if
your glasses are large enough...) -aem

4 ounces tequila
4 ounces Mexican Controy (Cointreau or Triple Sec may be substituted)
4 ounces fresh squeezed lime juice (bottled Key Lime juice is a good
substitute)
Crushed ice to top of blender
Margarita salt (coarse salt-optional)

1. Place tequila, Controy and lime juice in blender.
2. Fill until almost full with crushed ice. Shake well or blend until
very slushy.
3. Wet rim of martini or Margarita glass with water and swirl in small
dish of salt.
4. Pour Margarita into the glass. Ole!

http://www.mexgrocer.com/mexcocina-nov2.html

On May 3, 4:20*pm, aem > wrote:

> Easy, quick and always a hit, these Margaritas are the real thing from
> the MexGrocer site.

Ole....back at ya!! Hope you got to see the CBS Sunday Morning
segment (5/02/10) on Agave tequilana and the harvest. Great info!

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?...ewsVideoArea.0

aem wrote:
> On May 2, 8:34 am, Brawny > wrote:
>> OK....before we even start...I KNOW that Cinco de Mayo is not for
>> three days...yes..that is right it is Wednesday. But that still
>> doesn't negate my offering you a sincere wish of a Happy Day.
>> [snip]
> The real thing:
> Easy, quick and always a hit, these Margaritas are the real thing from
> the MexGrocer site. There are several alternative recipes given there
> also. You can serve them on the rocks or blended, whichever way you
> prefer. One blender-ful serves four. (It says here, but only two if
> your glasses are large enough...) -aem
>
> 4 ounces tequila
> 4 ounces Mexican Controy (Cointreau or Triple Sec may be substituted)
> 4 ounces fresh squeezed lime juice (bottled Key Lime juice is a good
> substitute)
> Crushed ice to top of blender
> Margarita salt (coarse salt-optional)
>
> 1. Place tequila, Controy and lime juice in blender.
> 2. Fill until almost full with crushed ice. Shake well or blend until
> very slushy.
> 3. Wet rim of martini or Margarita glass with water and swirl in small
> dish of salt.
> 4. Pour Margarita into the glass. Ole!
>
> http://www.mexgrocer.com/mexcocina-nov2.html

That is an abortive recipe for a FROZEN margarita. Whatever, cinco de Mayo
is an American drinking event, not a Mexican holiday.



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K wrote:
> aem wrote:
>> On May 2, 8:34 am, Brawny > wrote:
>>> OK....before we even start...I KNOW that Cinco de Mayo is not for
>>> three days...yes..that is right it is Wednesday. But that still
>>> doesn't negate my offering you a sincere wish of a Happy Day.
>>> [snip]
>> The real thing:
>> Easy, quick and always a hit, these Margaritas are the real thing from
>> the MexGrocer site. There are several alternative recipes given there
>> also. You can serve them on the rocks or blended, whichever way you
>> prefer. One blender-ful serves four. (It says here, but only two if
>> your glasses are large enough...) -aem
>>
>> 4 ounces tequila
>> 4 ounces Mexican Controy (Cointreau or Triple Sec may be substituted)
>> 4 ounces fresh squeezed lime juice (bottled Key Lime juice is a good
>> substitute)
>> Crushed ice to top of blender
>> Margarita salt (coarse salt-optional)
>>
>> 1. Place tequila, Controy and lime juice in blender.
>> 2. Fill until almost full with crushed ice. Shake well or blend until
>> very slushy.
>> 3. Wet rim of martini or Margarita glass with water and swirl in small
>> dish of salt.
>> 4. Pour Margarita into the glass. Ole!
>>
>> http://www.mexgrocer.com/mexcocina-nov2.html
>
> That is an abortive recipe for a FROZEN margarita. Whatever, cinco de Mayo
> is an American drinking event, not a Mexican holiday.
>
>
>
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True, but the recipe for margaritas is spot-on in ingredients (leave out
the bottled juice) and proportion. The blender thing is for tourists.
Most places I go to in Mexico make margaritas without the salt and put
an olive or two in the glass for the saltiness. That's how I like mine -
with olives on the rocks. As a special treat, I'll float a bit of Grand
Marnier on top, too.

My margaritas:

1 part Cuervo Gold
1 part Controy
1 part freshly squeezed Mexican key lime juice

Mix in a shaker and pour over ice in a chilled margarita glass. Add two
cocktail olives and a float of Grand Marnier. I used to make it with 2
parts tequila, but I'm getting a bit old for that much alcohol.

L'Chaim!

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

On 2010-05-04 18:51:40 -0700, Janet Wilder said:

> True, but the recipe for margaritas is spot-on in ingredients (leave
> out the bottled juice) and proportion. The blender thing is for
> tourists. Most places I go to in Mexico make margaritas without the
> salt and put an olive or two in the glass for the saltiness. That's how
> I like mine - with olives on the rocks. As a special treat, I'll float
> a bit of Grand Marnier on top, too.

Yikes! I've never heard of an olive in Mexico, and have drank quite a
few of them there in various places. Where did you encounter olives in
a margarita, if I might ask? Pitless? Pimento?

I think it's a great idea because I'm quite the olive fan, and am
always looking for opportunities to use them.

> My margaritas:
>
> 1 part Cuervo Gold
> 1 part Controy
> 1 part freshly squeezed Mexican key lime juice
>
> Mix in a shaker and pour over ice in a chilled margarita glass. Add two
> cocktail olives and a float of Grand Marnier. I used to make it with 2
> parts tequila, but I'm getting a bit old for that much alcohol.
>
> L'Chaim!
--
If you limit your actions in life to things that nobody can possibly
find fault with, you will not do much. -- Lewis Carroll

On May 4, 6:51 pm, Janet Wilder > wrote:
[snips]
> The blender thing is for tourists. [snips]

It's true that I usually prefer them without salt and straight up and
your recipe is right on. But the blender thing is for parties, not
just for tourists. They're more festive, so best suited for (even a
fake) holiday like Cinco de Mayo.

Olives? I don't think so. -aem

On 2010-05-05 10:26:03 -0700, aem said:

> On May 4, 6:51 pm, Janet Wilder > wrote:
> [snips]
>> The blender thing is for tourists. [snips]
>
> It's true that I usually prefer them without salt and straight up and
> your recipe is right on. But the blender thing is for parties, not
> just for tourists. They're more festive, so best suited for (even a
> fake) holiday like Cinco de Mayo.
>
> Olives? I don't think so. -aem

A slushy/slurpy doesn't need tourism or parties to get favor. It's a
great aspect for a hot summer day; particularly drinking them outside.
--
If you limit your actions in life to things that nobody can possibly
find fault with, you will not do much. -- Lewis Carroll

aem wrote on Wed, 5 May 2010 10:26:03 -0700 (PDT):

> On May 4, 6:51 pm, Janet Wilder > wrote:
> [snips]
>> The blender thing is for tourists. [snips]

> It's true that I usually prefer them without salt and straight
> up and your recipe is right on. But the blender thing is for
> parties, not just for tourists. They're more festive, so best
> suited for (even a fake) holiday like Cinco de Mayo.

It's pretty real. The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May,
commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at
The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. My desk diary even says "Battle of Puebla
(M)".


--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

On 2010-05-05 10:55:12 -0700, James Silverton said:

> aem wrote on Wed, 5 May 2010 10:26:03 -0700 (PDT):
>
>> On May 4, 6:51 pm, Janet Wilder > wrote:
>> [snips]
>>> The blender thing is for tourists. [snips]
>
>> It's true that I usually prefer them without salt and straight
>> up and your recipe is right on. But the blender thing is for
>> parties, not just for tourists. They're more festive, so best
>> suited for (even a fake) holiday like Cinco de Mayo.
>
> It's pretty real. The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May,
> commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at
> The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. My desk diary even says "Battle of
> Puebla (M)".

My wife was telling me that she didn't encounter much Cinco de Mayo
noise the years she lived in Mexico, or in California either. She
believes it's a "bar/restaurant holiday".
--
If you limit your actions in life to things that nobody can possibly
find fault with, you will not do much. -- Lewis Carroll

gtr wrote:
> On 2010-05-04 18:51:40 -0700, Janet Wilder said:
>
>> True, but the recipe for margaritas is spot-on in ingredients (leave
>> out the bottled juice) and proportion. The blender thing is for
>> tourists. Most places I go to in Mexico make margaritas without the
>> salt and put an olive or two in the glass for the saltiness. That's
>> how I like mine - with olives on the rocks. As a special treat, I'll
>> float a bit of Grand Marnier on top, too.
>
> Yikes! I've never heard of an olive in Mexico, and have drank quite a
> few of them there in various places. Where did you encounter olives in a
> margarita, if I might ask? Pitless? Pimento?
>
> I think it's a great idea because I'm quite the olive fan, and am always
> looking for opportunities to use them.
>

Mostly in border towns.


--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

On 2010-05-05 17:35:27 -0700, Janet Wilder said:

> gtr wrote:
>> On 2010-05-04 18:51:40 -0700, Janet Wilder said:
>>
>>> True, but the recipe for margaritas is spot-on in ingredients (leave
>>> out the bottled juice) and proportion. The blender thing is for
>>> tourists. Most places I go to in Mexico make margaritas without the
>>> salt and put an olive or two in the glass for the saltiness. That's how
>>> I like mine - with olives on the rocks. As a special treat, I'll float
>>> a bit of Grand Marnier on top, too.
>>
>> Yikes! I've never heard of an olive in Mexico, and have drank quite a
>> few of them there in various places. Where did you encounter olives in
>> a margarita, if I might ask? Pitless? Pimento?
>>
>> I think it's a great idea because I'm quite the olive fan, and am
>> always looking for opportunities to use them.
>>
>
> Mostly in border towns.

Do any of them have names?
--
If you limit your actions in life to things that nobody can possibly
find fault with, you will not do much. -- Lewis Carroll

gtr wrote:
> On 2010-05-05 17:35:27 -0700, Janet Wilder said:
>
>> gtr wrote:
>>> On 2010-05-04 18:51:40 -0700, Janet Wilder said:
>>>
>>>> True, but the recipe for margaritas is spot-on in ingredients (leave
>>>> out the bottled juice) and proportion. The blender thing is for
>>>> tourists. Most places I go to in Mexico make margaritas without the
>>>> salt and put an olive or two in the glass for the saltiness. That's
>>>> how I like mine - with olives on the rocks. As a special treat, I'll
>>>> float a bit of Grand Marnier on top, too.
>>>
>>> Yikes! I've never heard of an olive in Mexico, and have drank quite a
>>> few of them there in various places. Where did you encounter olives
>>> in a margarita, if I might ask? Pitless? Pimento?
>>>
>>> I think it's a great idea because I'm quite the olive fan, and am
>>> always looking for opportunities to use them.
>>>
>>
>> Mostly in border towns.
>
> Do any of them have names?

Of course they have names. Who ever heard of a town without a name?

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

On May 5, 12:55*pm, "James Silverton" >
wrote:
> *aem *wrote *on Wed, 5 May 2010 10:26:03 -0700 (PDT):
>
> > On May 4, 6:51 pm, Janet Wilder > wrote:
> > *[snips]
> >> The blender thing is for tourists. *[snips]
> > It's true that I usually prefer them without salt and straight
> > up and your recipe is right on. *But the blender thing is for
> > parties, not just for tourists. *They're more festive, so best
> > suited for (even a fake) holiday like Cinco de Mayo.
>
> It's pretty real. The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May,
> commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at
> The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. *My desk diary even says "Battle of Puebla
> (M)".

Who gives a rat's ass? Why do we have to hear about a Mexican
holiday? My ancestors are from Norway, but I don't run around
commemmorating National Lutefisk Day or whatever the **** they have
over in Norway. Who gives a ****?

Flame on!

projectile vomit chick wrote:
>"James Silverton" wrote:
>> aem *wrote:
>> > Janet Wilder wrote:
>> >
>> >> The blender thing is for tourists.
>> > It's true that I usually prefer them without salt and straight
>> > up and your recipe is right on. *But the blender thing is for
>> > parties, not just for tourists. *They're more festive, so best
>> > suited for (even a fake) holiday like Cinco de Mayo.
>>
>> It's pretty real. The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May,
>> commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at
>> The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. *My desk diary even says "Battle of Puebla
>> (M)".
>
>Who gives a rat's ass? Why do we have to hear about a Mexican
>holiday? My ancestors are from Norway, but I don't run around
>commemmorating National Lutefisk Day or whatever the **** they have
>over in Norway. Who gives a ****?
>
>Flame on!

Hehehe... National Lutefisk Day:
http://i41.tinypic.com/1zgf8zl.jpg

On Wed, 5 May 2010 21:14:10 -0700 (PDT), projectile vomit chick
> wrote:

>On May 5, 12:55*pm, "James Silverton" >
>wrote:
>> *aem *wrote *on Wed, 5 May 2010 10:26:03 -0700 (PDT):
>>
>> > On May 4, 6:51 pm, Janet Wilder > wrote:
>> > *[snips]
>> >> The blender thing is for tourists. *[snips]
>> > It's true that I usually prefer them without salt and straight
>> > up and your recipe is right on. *But the blender thing is for
>> > parties, not just for tourists. *They're more festive, so best
>> > suited for (even a fake) holiday like Cinco de Mayo.
>>
>> It's pretty real. The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May,
>> commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at
>> The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. *My desk diary even says "Battle of Puebla
>> (M)".
>

No one really gives a rat's ass what you think vomit.

btw... hows that sex change thing coming along?

On 2010-05-05 21:14:10 -0700, projectile vomit chick said:

> ...My ancestors are from Norway...

Oh god, not this boring story again! If only Norway had a decent
drinking holiday we might be able to listen...
--
If you limit your actions in life to things that nobody can possibly
find fault with, you will not do much. -- Lewis Carroll

projectile vomit chick wrote:

>
> Who gives a rat's ass? Why do we have to hear about a Mexican
> holiday? My ancestors are from Norway, but I don't run around
> commemmorating National Lutefisk Day or whatever the **** they have
> over in Norway. Who gives a ****?
>


Obviously you don't choose to celebrate YOUR heritage. Norway and
Sweden have a holiday nearly every week, or so it seems when you try
to do business with them. Midsummer (June 20-21) seems to be the
biggest. And ya know what, nobody cares whether you give one or not.

gloria p

"gloria.p" > wrote in
:

> projectile vomit chick wrote:
>
>> Who gives a rat's ass? Why do we have to hear about a
>> Mexican holiday? My ancestors are from Norway, but I don't
>> run around commemmorating National Lutefisk Day or whatever
>> the **** they have over in Norway. Who gives a ****?
>
> Obviously you don't choose to celebrate YOUR heritage. Norway
> and Sweden have a holiday nearly every week, or so it seems
> when you try to do business with them. Midsummer (June
> 20-21) seems to be the biggest. And ya know what, nobody
> cares whether you give one or not.

PVC is still young (mentally if not chronologically); the nick
speaks volumes. Give it time.

--

"When a government starts to cancel dissent or avoid dissent
is frankly when it's rapidly losing its moral authority to
govern."

Stephen Harper, 18 April 2005

gloria.p wrote:
>
> Obviously you don't choose to celebrate YOUR heritage. Norway and
> Sweden have a holiday nearly every week, or so it seems when you try
> to do business with them. Midsummer (June 20-21) seems to be the
> biggest. And ya know what, nobody cares whether you give one or not.

I've seen folks lament Black Pride events while watching the hammer toss
event at a Highland Games. It's like folks don't realize when they are
actually celebrating their own heritage.

I'm American and I celebrate all sorts of American heritage events. I
also celebrate Oktoberfest and other events that reflect where my
various ancestors come from.

But being American I think nothing of celebrating events adopted into
American culture that didn't come from my own lineages. I get that some
might not be interested in a specific festival but to object to it is a
step down the wrong road. Down that road only a few more steps are all
sorts of insulting terms for the closed minded. But I also see it as a
political stance in some cases and I don't object to folks having
political stances.

On 5/5/2010 9:34 AM, gtr wrote:
> On 2010-05-05 10:55:12 -0700, James Silverton said:
>
>> aem wrote on Wed, 5 May 2010 10:26:03 -0700 (PDT):
>>
>>> On May 4, 6:51 pm, Janet Wilder > wrote:
>>> [snips]
>>>> The blender thing is for tourists. [snips]
>>
>>> It's true that I usually prefer them without salt and straight
>>> up and your recipe is right on. But the blender thing is for
>>> parties, not just for tourists. They're more festive, so best
>>> suited for (even a fake) holiday like Cinco de Mayo.
>>
>> It's pretty real. The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May,
>> commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army
>> at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. My desk diary even says "Battle of
>> Puebla (M)".
>
> My wife was telling me that she didn't encounter much Cinco de Mayo
> noise the years she lived in Mexico, or in California either. She
> believes it's a "bar/restaurant holiday".

My understanding is that it's a fake holiday and it's mostly an excuse
to drink your guts out in the US. Yay for drinking your guts out! In
Japan and over here, the fifth day of the fifth month is boys day. The
third day of the third month is girls day. My son was born on boy's day
which is probably a good sign. He calls his birthday "Cinco De Michael."

On 2010-05-06 11:56:56 -0700, dsi1 said:

> On 5/5/2010 9:34 AM, gtr wrote:
>> On 2010-05-05 10:55:12 -0700, James Silverton said:
>>
>>> aem wrote on Wed, 5 May 2010 10:26:03 -0700 (PDT):
>>>
>>>> On May 4, 6:51 pm, Janet Wilder > wrote:
>>>> [snips]
>>>>> The blender thing is for tourists. [snips]
>>>
>>>> It's true that I usually prefer them without salt and straight
>>>> up and your recipe is right on. But the blender thing is for
>>>> parties, not just for tourists. They're more festive, so best
>>>> suited for (even a fake) holiday like Cinco de Mayo.
>>>
>>> It's pretty real. The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May,
>>> commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army
>>> at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. My desk diary even says "Battle of
>>> Puebla (M)".
>>
>> My wife was telling me that she didn't encounter much Cinco de Mayo
>> noise the years she lived in Mexico, or in California either. She
>> believes it's a "bar/restaurant holiday".
>
> My understanding is that it's a fake holiday and it's mostly an excuse
> to drink your guts out in the US. Yay for drinking your guts out! In
> Japan and over here, the fifth day of the fifth month is boys day. The
> third day of the third month is girls day. My son was born on boy's day
> which is probably a good sign. He calls his birthday "Cinco De Michael."

It's good to be born on a holiday. I was born on Halloween. And what
ever the projected gag--I've heard it.
--
If you limit your actions in life to things that nobody can possibly
find fault with, you will not do much. -- Lewis Carroll

On 5/6/2010 2:25 PM, gtr wrote:
> On 2010-05-06 11:56:56 -0700, dsi1 said:
>
>> On 5/5/2010 9:34 AM, gtr wrote:
>>> On 2010-05-05 10:55:12 -0700, James Silverton said:
>>>
>>>> aem wrote on Wed, 5 May 2010 10:26:03 -0700 (PDT):
>>>>
>>>>> On May 4, 6:51 pm, Janet Wilder > wrote:
>>>>> [snips]
>>>>>> The blender thing is for tourists. [snips]
>>>>
>>>>> It's true that I usually prefer them without salt and straight
>>>>> up and your recipe is right on. But the blender thing is for
>>>>> parties, not just for tourists. They're more festive, so best
>>>>> suited for (even a fake) holiday like Cinco de Mayo.
>>>>
>>>> It's pretty real. The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May,
>>>> commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army
>>>> at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. My desk diary even says "Battle of
>>>> Puebla (M)".
>>>
>>> My wife was telling me that she didn't encounter much Cinco de Mayo
>>> noise the years she lived in Mexico, or in California either. She
>>> believes it's a "bar/restaurant holiday".
>>
>> My understanding is that it's a fake holiday and it's mostly an excuse
>> to drink your guts out in the US. Yay for drinking your guts out! In
>> Japan and over here, the fifth day of the fifth month is boys day. The
>> third day of the third month is girls day. My son was born on boy's
>> day which is probably a good sign. He calls his birthday "Cinco De
>> Michael."
>
> It's good to be born on a holiday. I was born on Halloween. And what
> ever the projected gag--I've heard it.

Good choice. :-)

Janet wrote:

> Who ever heard of a town without a name?

Foreigner: Ever heard the song "Juke Box Hero"?

In a town without a name
In a heavy downpour...

Bob

PVC wrote:

> Why do we have to hear about a Mexican holiday?

Because this is an open forum, and people like to cook Mexican food and
celebrate!


> My ancestors are from Norway, but I don't run around commemmorating
> National Lutefisk Day or whatever the **** they have over in Norway.

People like to have fun! Whenever you get over your period, maybe you'll
have some fun too!

Just say NO to drinking and driving again!


> Who gives a ****?

Well, not YOU, of course, nor anybody who sees the size of your ass.


Bob