Saturday, May 5, 2012
Ever wonder why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated? The U.S. Census Bureau has information about the day, and information about the nation's Hispanic population.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, in which a Mexican force of 4,500 men faced 6,000 well-trained French soldiers, according a release from the U.S. Census Bureau. The battle lasted four hours and ended in a victory for the Mexican army under Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza. Mexican Population 31.8 million The number of U.S. residents of Mexican origin, according to the 2010 Census. These residents accounted for about three-quarters (63 percent) of the 50.5 million Hispanics and increased 54 percent, growing from 20.6 million in 2000 to 31.8 million in 2010. Source: The Hispanic Population: 2010 <http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-04.pdf> 25.5 Median age of people in the United States of Mexican origin. …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
'Avocados are a good source of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and vitamin B6,' Beaumont dietitian Silvia Veri said.
You can almost taste the tacos and smell the spicy salsa just thinking about Cinco de Mayo, a day many will celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. But you don’t have to be Mexican to participate in festivities or to enjoy the delicious food. On this day, Americans will use 81 million pounds of avocados in their Cinco de Mayo meals – that is 162 million individual pieces of this delicious green fruit, according to the California Avocado Commission. Guacamole, made predominantly of avocados, is a popular food people eat on this cheerful holiday. “Avocados are a good source of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and vitamin B6,” said Silvia Veri, a registered dietitian and nutrition supervisor at Beaumont’s Weight Control Center …
Check out these four do-not-miss fiestas happening this weekend.
You don't have to been Latino to celebrate Cinco de Mayo–but a love of Mexican music, culture and food will go a long way this weekend, when Dearborn restaurants and groups break out their best margarita recipes and get ready to say "Ole!" Here's are four fiestas you won't want to miss: 1. Cinco de Moose Moose's Martini Pub will open at 11 a.m. on Saturday to kick off its annual Cinco de Moose celebration. Stop by for a taco and nacho bar, drink specials all day long, live DJs and giveaways. An outdoor tent and drink specials will also be available on Friday evening. 2. The Exchange Club's Cinco de Mayo Party A pop-up party will take over the space between the West Village Parking Decks on Friday and Saturday for a Cinco de Mayo …
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8:38 pm on Thursday, May 3, 2012
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