California Avocados Give Cinco De Mayo Tradition a Kick with New AvoRita and Southwestern Guacamole.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors/Food Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available Photos are available at URLs: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.042103/bb2 http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.042103/bb2a SANTA ANA Santa Ana, city, El Salvador Santa Ana (sän'tä ä`nä), city (1993 pop. 129,873), W El Salvador. It is the second largest city in the country and the commercial and processing center for a sugarcane, coffee, and cattle region. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2003 Mention Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo (Spanish; “Fifth of May”) Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862. The French army, better-equipped and far larger than the Mexican army, had been sent by Napoleon III to conquer Mexico. and most people think of guacamole and margaritas. This year the California Avocado Commission has developed recipes for both fiesta foods Fiesta Foods is the name of two of grocery store chains in the United States. One is located in the Midwestern part of the country with individual stores are privately owned. , adding new flavor to one of the most popular avocado consumption days of the year. More than 37 million pounds of avocados are projected to be consumed this Cinco de Mayo, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Michelle Spelman, marketing director for the California Avocado Commission. "We're seeing the popularity of avocados grow year-round, still Cinco de Mayo remains a big day for us," said Spelman. "And since avocados are a traditional favorite, we've created colorful and delicious recipes for these festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. ." Guacamole is the hottest dip of the day and is also the perfect addition to a variety of Cinco de Mayo dishes: tacos, burritos, tostadas and nachos. Even though it is a food steeped in tradition, guacamole's versatility allows innovative hosts to try new ingredients and surprise guests with unique fiesta flair. Traditional guacamole starts with California avocados, lime juice and salt. For Cinco de Mayo try Guacamole with a Southwestern Kick by adding roasted corn, garlic, dash of cumin cumin or cummin (both: kŭm`ĭn), low annual herb (Cuminum cyminum) of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), long cultivated in the Old World for the aromatic seedlike fruits. and roasted red peppers. Create a new taste and a colorful spread to match the independent spirit of Cinco de Mayo. For a thirst-quenching treat, explore California avocados' versatility with a California AvoRita. A creamy twist to the traditional margarita, this concoction mixes California avocados with tequila, triple sec and lime. Casual entertaining has never been so simple and fun. What is Cinco de Mayo without California avocados? ... Just another day. For more California avocado festive recipes and party tips visit www.avocado.org. The California Avocado Commission was created in 1977 to conduct market-development activities and increase overall awareness for California avocados on behalf of the state's 6,000 avocado growers. Guacamole With a Southwestern Kick (makes 24, 2 oz. servings) 4 ripe California avocados, seeded and peeled 1 cup roasted corn kernels(a) 3 tablespoons lime juice 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup roasted red bell pepper, diced 2 jalapenos, seeded and deveined, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste 1 teaspoon salt Coarsely mash avocados; do not puree pu·rée or pu·ree tr.v. pu·réed or pu·reed, pu·rée·ing or pu·ree·ing, pu·rées or pu·rees To rub through a strainer or process (food) in a blender. n. . Fold in remaining ingredients. Guacamole is best made as close to serving as possible. For short-term storage, seal in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap against the surface of the guacamole. Keep refrigerated re·frig·er·ate tr.v. re·frig·er·at·ed, re·frig·er·at·ing, re·frig·er·ates 1. To cool or chill (a substance). 2. To preserve (food) by chilling. until ready to serve. Serve with yellow and blue corn chips or deep-fried flour tortilla chips. (a) To roast corn, soak 2 ears in water for 1 hour. Remove husk and silk. Roast on the rack in a pre-heated 375(degrees)F oven, turning occasionally, until kernels appear slightly shriveled shriv·el intr. & tr.v. shriv·eled or shriv·elled, shriv·el·ing or shriv·el·ling, shriv·els 1. To become or make shrunken and wrinkled, often by drying: . Substitute well-drained canned corn that has been blotted with a towel, if necessary. California AvoRita (makes 4 servings) 2 California avocados, seeded and peeled 6 oz. tequila 6 oz. fresh lime juice 2 oz. Triple Sec 1/2 cup of sugar 3 cups crushed ice Place all ingredients in blender and pulsate pul·sate v. To expand and contract rhythmically; beat. on high speed for 30 seconds. Blend for an additional 30 seconds until all ingredients are incorporated. Pour into salt-rimmed margarita glasses. Note: Photos available at URLs: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.042103/bb2 http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.042103/bb2a |
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