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$1 off tortilla chips for Cinco de Mayo
I was lingering in the snack aisle of Dorothy Lane Market the other day (dangerous business, I know) when I heard another mom from the neighborhood heave a sigh.
She was searching for a healthy snack to bring home to her kids. “They’re so sick of pretzels,” she said. “And they’re all SunChipped-out, too.”
My mind popped back to a recent e-mail I had received from the makers of FoodShouldTasteGood tortilla chips. I’m on their fan club list and had received an offer for $3 off 2 bags of chips, just in time for Cinco de Mayo.
While the $3 off bargain is just good for those who are already fans, I checked out their Web site again and saw an instant $1 off coupon if you sign up as a fan.
(I raved about these tasty chips in a previous blog listing our favorite healthy snacks.)
So … I recommended the chips to my neighbor. They were even on sale! I hope she and her family likes them as much as we do.
Our favorite was the Sweet Potato chip dipped in fruit salsa from Trader Joe’s — totally addictive!
And chug on over to Kaboose for more Cinco de Mayo goodies, craft ideas and printables.
Happy 5th of May!
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By LucyB
May 4, 2009 8:33 PM | Link to this
Pappy and Pancho: What’s wrong with a little multiculturalism to spice up your day? I usually hate to rely on Wikipedia, but I’m in a rush, so here are a few notes from that site on why the Cinco de Mayo celebration no longer stops at the border: “In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has taken on a significance beyond that in Mexico. The date is perhaps best recognized in the United States as a date to celebrate the culture and experiences of Americans of Mexican ancestry, much as St. Patrick’s Day, Oktoberfest, and the Chinese New Year are used to celebrate those of Irish, German, and Chinese ancestry respectively. Similar to those holidays, Cinco de Mayo is observed by many Americans regardless of ethnic origin. “Celebrations tend to draw both from traditional Mexican symbols, such as the Virgen de Guadalupe, and from prominent figures of Mexican descent in the United States, including Cesar Chavez. “To celebrate, many display Cinco de Mayo banners while school districts hold special events to educate pupils about its historical significance. Special events and celebrations highlight Mexican culture, especially in its music and regional dancing. “Commercial interests in the United States have capitalized on the celebration, advertising Mexican products and services, with an emphasis on beverages, foods, and music. “Elsewhere, a sky-diving club near Vancouver in Canada holds a Cinco de Mayo skydiving event. In the Cayman Islands, in the Caribbean, there is an annual Cinco de Mayo air guitar competition. As far away as the island of Malta, in the Mediterranean, revelers (of legal age, of course ;) are encouraged to drink Mexican beer on May 5th.” Wishing you a happy day whether you’re Mexican or not!
By Pancho Villa
May 2, 2009 11:41 PM | Link to this
Dew any Yew Gringo’s no why we sell a brate Cinco de Mayo? Hellmans got nuttin’ two dew wit it.
By salty56
May 2, 2009 10:31 PM | Link to this
Lucy B I just read about another great snack on Food Buzz entitled Salsa Time at smmuconn.blogspot.com My kids were Sun Chipped out as well.
By Pappy
May 2, 2009 9:59 PM | Link to this
Cinco De Mayo? Where do you think you live, Mexico?