Easy Margarita Recipe for your Cinco de Mayo Party

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To many of us in the United States, Cinco de Mayo – the celebration of the Mexican Army’s defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 – means enjoying Margaritas and fabulous Mexican food on May 5th with a Cinco de Mayo party at home or with friends at a local restaurant.

Frozen Margarita on Cinco de Mayo

If you’re throwing your own Cinco de Mayo fiesta, you’ll find you can make an entire pitcher of margaritas for less than the cost of one restaurant version. The secret to a fabulous margarita is fresh lime juice. Not in the mood to squeeze all those limes? Try Simply Limeade (available in grocery stores) and save time when making your own version of  a killer margaritas.

Easy frozen margaritas:

  • 1 (6-ounce) can limeade, frozen
  • Gold tequila (or any good-quality tequila)
  • Triple sec
  • Ice

In a blender, add frozen limeade. Then using the empty limeade can as a measuring device, add one can tequila and ½ can triple sec. Fill blender with ice and blend until frozen. Add more ice as it blends down. The blender should be full when finished. Pour into glasses and garnish with lime.
Servings » 6

An interesting margarita that grabbed my attention is a specialty of a 5 star hotel in Southern California – the Avocado Margarita. I’m not sure I’m brave enough to try it yet – I’ll think I’ll stick to eating avocados in my guacamole.

Want to get creative? Here’s a great website with over 50 margarita recipes: Margarita Texas.

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Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing

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When you hear the words “Triple Crown”, if you are familiar with horse racing at all, you probably think of the Kentucky Derby, the most famous of the three races for three-year-old thoroughbred horses.

The other two races that make up the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing are the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. A thoroughbred that wins all three of these races is considered the greatest accomplishment of thoroughbred racing. The last Triple Crown winner was Affirmed in 1978.

Churchill Downs in 1901

Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is the site of the Kentucky Derby, also called the “Run for the Roses” after the blanket of red roses draped over the winner. Held each year the first Saturday in May, it is the first of the three races and has been labeled as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” or “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports” referring to its approximate duration. It is known for its big hats and mint juleps and Millionaires Row.

Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore Maryland is the site of the Preakness Stakes, the second race towards the Triple Crown, and is held the third Saturday each May. The race is termed “The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans” after the state flower, however as Black-Eyed Susans do not bloom until June, none have actually ever been used in the blanket of flowers draped over the winner

Belmont Park in Elmont, New York is the site of the Belmont Stakes. First run in 1867, it is the oldest of the Triple Crown races predating the Preakness Stakes by six years and the Kentucky Derby by eight years. Known as “The Test of Champions”, it is the final race of the Triple Crown and is run five weeks after the Derby in early June.  The winner of this race is draped with a blanket of white carnations.

Triple Crown Winners and Jockeys:

1919: Sir Barton – Johnny Loftus
1930: Gallant Fox – Earl Sande
1935: Omaha – Willie Saunders
1937: War Admiral – Charley Kurtsinger
1941: Whirlaway – Eddie Arcaro
1943: Count Fleet – Johnny Longden
1946: Assult – Warren Mehrtens
1948: Citation – Eddie Arcaro
1973: Secetariat – Ron Turcotte
1977: Seattle Slew – Jean Cruquet
1978: Affirmed – Steve Cauthen

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Traditions of the Preakness Stakes

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Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland is the site of the Preakness Stakes, the second race in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, also called the Triple Crown, and is held the third Saturday each May.

Preakness Race at Pimlico Race Course

The race is termed “The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans” after the state flower, however as Black-Eyed Susans do not bloom until June, none have actually ever been used in the blanket of flowers draped over the winner. Instead, Viking daisies, with the centers daubed with black lacquer, are used to create the flowers used to resemble Black-Eyed Susans.

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Traditions of the Belmont Stakes

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Belmont Park in Elmont, New York is the site of the Belmont Stakes. First run in 1867, it is the oldest of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, predating the Preakness by six years and the Kentucky Derby by eight years.

The Belmont Stakes

Photo: Michael Heiman/Getty

Known as “The Test of Champions”, it is the final race of the Triple Crown and is run in early June, five weeks after the Kentucky Derby and two weeks after the Preakness Stakes.  The winner of this race is draped with a blanket of white carnations.

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Cocktail of the Belmont Stakes: The Belmont Breeze

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Belmont Breeze Cocktail RecipeIn 1998, the traditional drink of the Belmont Stakes, the third and final race in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, was changed to the Belmont Breeze:

Ingredients:

  1. 1 1/2 oz Rye Whiskey
  2. 1/2 oz Harvey’s Bristol Cream Sherry
  3. 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  4. 1/2 oz simple syrup
  5. 1 1/2 oz fresh orange juice
  6. splash of orange juice
  7. splash of cranberry juice
  8. Lemon-lime soda
  9. Soda water or club soda
  10. 5 mint leaves
  11. 1 mint sprig
  12. 1 strawberry
  13. 1 orange or lemon slice

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Cocktail of the Preakness: The Black-Eyed Susan

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Black Eyed Susan Cocktail - Drink of the Preakness StakesWhile the Black-Eyed Susan, the official drink of the Preakness Stakes, is not as reknowned as the mint julep of the Kentucky Derby, it is refreshing, sweet and powerful.

 

Black-Eyed Susan Cocktails:

  • 1-1/4 oz Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Vodka
  • 3 oz sweet & sour mix
  • 2 oz orange juice

Add the liquors to a highball glass with shaved ice, top off with the orange juice and sweet and sour mix. Garnish with orange slice, cherry & stirrer.

Makes 1 drink

 

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Cocktail of the Belmont Stakes: The White Carnation

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White Carnation Cocktail: Drink of the Belmont StakesThe White Carnation was the traditional drink of the Belmont Stakes, the third and final race in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, until 1997 when it was replaced with the Belmont Breeze.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Vodka
  • 1/2 oz. Peach Schnapps
  • 2 oz. Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz. Soda or Club Soda (more if you prefer)
  • Splash of Cream
  • Crushed ice

Preparation:

Stir liquors, orange juice and soda together and pour over ice in a highball glass. Splash cream over top. Garnish with an orange slice.

Makes 1 drink.

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The Preakness Cocktail

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The Preakness Cocktail

There are many variations of the Preakness Cocktail recipe, but one thing’s for sure, Preakness horse racing fans love it.

Preakness Cocktail:

  • 1-1/2 oz Blended Scotch Whiskey
  • 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1/2 tsp. Benedictine
  • Dash Bitters

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.

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Honey, How Was Your Day?

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To all us working moms!

Working Mom

A man came home from work and found his 3 children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn around garden, The door of his wife’s car was open, as was the front door to the house and no sign of the dog, walking in the door, he found …an even bigger mess. A lamp had been knocked over, the throw rug was against one wall,  in the front room the TV was on loudly with the cartoon channel, the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing. Continue reading

Lay Down on the Job With the LaidBack Laptop Table

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The Laptop Laidback stand is perfect for those who blog, write or surf the net while relaxing in your favorite chair or even in bed. The stand eliminates heat on your lap or legs  and your computer isn’t at the mercy of how you sit, bend or move. You can position it so your arms rest on a surface and your fingertips can use the keyboard without lifting your arms off the surface. It is fully adjustable, portable (easy carry handle), easy to store and weighs under 3 pounds. No tools needed for assembly.

LaidBack Computer Stand

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