cinco de mayo

Tres Leches Cake

May 5, 2014 Cakes, Cupcakes & Icing
Tres Leches Cake

I’ve been giving Tres Leches Cake the side-eye for years now. In theory, it always sounded good: a vanilla sponge cake, soaked with a mixture of three different kinds of milk, topped with whipped cream. In reality, I was convinced it was actually just a soggy mess, and I think I’ve bought the stuff to […]

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NACHO PARTY!

May 8, 2012 Sauces, Dressings, Dips & Salsas

Inspired by this post on Shutterbean.com, last Friday I had a NACHO PARTY at my house! Since I had other plans on Saturday night, I just called this Cuatro de Mayo and didn’t worry that it was one day early!

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Smoky Beef Tacos + Churro Cupcakes

May 12, 2011 Beef & Pork

Last week I was chatting with my co-worker who moved to Toronto from Mexico a few years ago. I excitedly asked about her Cinco de Mayo plans and was humourlessly informed that it is not celebrated in Mexico and is basically a pointless holiday. Okay then! Since I will latch on to any excuse to eat tacos, […]

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