Thinking About Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Many people incorrectly think it is the equivalent of the 4th of July in the United States. If you’re in Mexico, we celebrate El Dia de la Batalla de Puebla (The Day of the Battle of Puebla), where we won an unlikely victory over the French military. Here in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is a day where we celebrate our Mexican pride and the cause of freedom and democracy.
In the Barrera family, our love of food comes from our proud Mexican heritage. Cooking together was a time of building strong relationships and trust. Today, each recipe created goes through rigorous family testing (yum!) to ensure it remains authentic to our Mexican roots while appealing to the sophisticated palettes of modern foodies.
Our ceviche is a great example. Ceviche is a popular seafood dish from the area of Mexico where our family originated. The shrimp we use is “cooked” by marinating in the fresh citrus juices and chili peppers. We add just the right amount of seasoning and avocado to complement the flavors. We always prepare it fresh to provide a healthy, beautiful eating experience.
