What To Do: Point-to-Point at Winterthur, Cinco De Mayo & more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This weekend has a trifecta of events which are traditionally party time events – Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby and Winterthur Point-to-Point.
There will be a bustle of activity this weekend on Kennett Pike just a few miles south of Kennett Square at Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,www.winterthur.org) with the staging...
What To do: Cinco De Mayo in Kennettt
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Cinco De Mayo is day for partying. Along with El Dia de Los Reyes (Day of the Kings) and El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), it is one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent.
On St. Patty’s Day, everyone is an honorary Irishman. On Cinco de Mayo, everyone is an honorary Mexican (except Donald Trump).
What To Do: Kennett rolls out the party for Cinco De Mayo
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cinco De Mayo
Cinco De Mayo is day for partying — one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent.
But, just as you don’t have to be Irish to party on St. Patrick’s Day or Indian to get colorful celebrating Holi, you don’t have to be Mexican to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
On Your Table: Nothing beats Hatch Chiles for Cinco De Mayo
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
The cornerstone to a good enchilada is the sauce. In this dish it’s a Hatch green chile sauce, New Mexico style.
In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo marks a historical event but largely isn’t celebrated as a holiday. In the US on the other hand, it’s become a fiesta of feasting and enjoying Mexican food. Hardly anyone in this country knows its...
What To Do: Viva El Cinco De Mayo!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Don’t worry about the rising prices of avocados. Don’t think twice about the higher cost of making guacamole.
Nothing puts a damper on the celebration of Cinco de Mayo in this area.
Cinco De Mayo is day for partying — one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent.
But, just as you don’t have to be Irish to party...
On Your Table: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Mexican and Italian flare
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Mushrooms are the star in these Italian style enchiladas.
Cinco de Mayo is a significant Mexican celebration, originating as a commemoration of the defeat of Napoleon III in 1862 when Mexican soldiers, greatly outnumbered and poorly armed, prevailed versus the forces of France. In honor of that holiday, many folks plan a Cinco de Mayo fiesta...
On Your Table: Lighten up for Cinco De Mayo
Tasty Mexican dishes don’t have to be calorie-heavy
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Many Cinco de Mayo dishes are calorie-laden but there are lots of healthier options like a taco wrapped in lettuce leaves (Photo Courtesy of Anne Lawton.
Most people have the wrong idea about the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo.
It actually celebrates the Battle of Puebla which took place...
What To Do: Cinco De Mayo in Kennett
Also, Sheep and Wool Day, and Goats
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cinco De Mayo is day for partying — one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent. But, just as you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you don’t have to be Mexican to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
With the huge Hispanic population in southern Chester County, Kennett...
Officials: Cinco De Mayo big success
Three new businesses to open in borough’s commercial district; Library operation praised
By Jacqueline Kennedy, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT — On May 5, 1862 The Mexicans defeated the French army at The Battle of Puebla. On May 3, 2015, Kennett Square hosted its 15th Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration — and both were rousing successes.
The festival’s organizer, Arturo Gomez...
What To Do: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Kennett
Also: Trout Rodeo, May Day and much, much more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square hosts the region’s largest — and best — Cinco De Mayo celebration on May 3.
Cinco De Mayo is day for partying. It is one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent. But, just as you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with gusto, you...
