How we're celebrating Cinco de Mayo 😋

Mole Poblano, anyone? [View this email in your browser]( Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🎉 Hungry? Here’s some food for thought: This holiday is about more than tacos. While many mistake Cinco de Mayo for Mexico’s Independence Day, it’s actually the anniversary of the [Battle of Puebla in 1862](. In fact, the biggest Cinco de Mayo celebrations take place in the United States, not Mexico! Many Mexican Americans celebrate May 5th with food, drinks, and festivities honoring their culture. So in that spirit, we’ve got a roundup of delicious recipes as well as shows to transport your taste buds right to Mexico. Plus, we’re kicking off Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a roundup of our favorite small businesses, and we’ll have even more to share all month long. Here’s this week’s life plan ⤵️ What to eat  – Easy Mole Poblano Mole can often take days to come together, but this “cheater’s” version comes together in less than two hours! [Get the Recipe]( Grilled Mexican Street Corn Also known as elote, this tangy, smoky street corn can be customized to your liking and is perfect for warm evenings. [Get the Recipe]( Did you know… The true star of Cinco de Mayo is mole poblano, a sauce served over chicken made of tomatoes, chili peppers, and chocolate! It’s the signature dish of Puebla, where Cinco de Mayo originated. Homemade Tortillas You haven’t lived until you’ve eaten a freshly made, warm tortilla. Use ‘em for everything from building a taco to sopping up the last of your mole. [Get the Recipe]( Jamaica Lime Margarita Cool down your taste buds and celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with this twist on a classic margarita, which gets a splash of tartness from jamaica (aka hibiscus) tea. [Get the Recipe]( Did you know… According to Puebla folkore, the first margarita was made by a hotel manager who named it after his girlfriend! Carne Asada This traditional, grilled Mexican steak dish is more than a main course — it’s often the centerpiece of a celebration! [Get the Recipe]( Escabeche These tangy pickled veggies are the perfect accompaniment to any spread, and can be made well in advance! [Get the Recipe]( P.S. We’ve added a Print button to our recipe pages, ensuring your recipes are printed for optimal viewing and cooking! 🙌🏽 Oops – can’t see all the recipes? Join [Tastemade+]( for unlimited access! What to watch – Celebrate Mexico’s rich cultural heritage with episodes of [Pati’s Mexican Table]( During this day-long takeover on May 5th, Pati travels through Tijuana, Oaxaca, and Sinaloa, bringing inspiration back to her own kitchen. Or, hop over to [Tastemade Travel]( and watch This is Mexico, where host Gerardo Lopez returns to his native country to experience the unique culinary traditions and the people keeping the culture alive. [Watch Tastemade Live]( What to do – Support AAPI Heritage Month in style. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and we at Tastemade are committed to [supporting and amplifying AAPI voices]( not only this month, but year-round. To kick off AAPI Heritage Month, we’re sharing a list of some of our favorite AAPI-owned businesses within the realm of Food, Home, and Travel. You can also find a regularly updated list of resources, from artists and creators to AAPI-owned restaurants, [on our website](. [Omsom]( Founded by sisters Vanessa and Kim Pham, this delicious sauce (and now noodle!) brand is a “fiery love letter” to the pair’s culture. The name, OM SÒM, is a Vietnamese phrase “meaning noisy, rambunctious, riotous” — the perfect description of their flavors. [Blueland]( CEO & Co-Founder Sarah Paiji Yoo created Blueland  after becoming a new mom — and beginning her journey to use less single-use plastic. Now, the eco-friendly home essentials company has everything from refillable “Forever” bottles to soap tablets. [Poketo]( Find everything from stunning stationary to a curated collection of housewares, apparel, and accessories at this LA-based boutique. The name Poketo stems from co-founder Angie Myung’s Korean grandmother's mispronunciation of “pocket” — Poh-Keh-Toe! [Purlisse]( Creator & CEO Jennifer Yen founded Purlisse after she “re-embraced [her] heritage.” This clean, cruelty-free beauty brand uses “the extraordinary powers of Asian botanicals” in its range of makeup, cleansers, moisturizers, and beyond! What’s on our feed – We asked artist [@hok]( to create a new logo for us to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. Check out the process behind his design (and see the finished product!) on Instagram. [See the Collaboration]( [Facebook icon]( [Instagram icon]( [Pinterest icon]( [TikTok icon]( [YouTube icon]( [Twitter icon]( Was this email forwarded to you? [Sign up!]( Copyright (C) 2023 Tastemade. All rights reserved. You're receiving this because you opted into our email list. 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