This Week’s Favorite Features – Celebrating Cinco de Mayo In Olympia

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While most outside the United States don’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the fifth of May is a traditional cause for festivities locally.  ThurstonTalk has gathered great stories related to Mexican culture and food.  Start your celebration here.

Mexican Grocery Shopping While In Olympia

Food writer, Mary Ellen Psaltis, goes into two local Mexican grocery stores.  Learn more about the products sold and get great tips for shopping locally for international products.

In The Chips – Shelton’s Jalisco Tortillas, A Family Dream

Maggie Velasco-Lucero started the Jalisco Tortilla Factory about 15 years ago.  Located in Shelton, the family business now includes her partner and three children.

Mexican Meals in Mexico: Find More Than Tacos To Eat In Cabo San Lucas

Get some cooking tips directly from Mexico.  Pulled from the 2012 archives, Mary Ellen Psaltis provides recipes for no pasta vegetable lasagna and chilaquiles.

Fiesta!  Celebrate National Margarita Day With Mexican Food In Olympia

Mix up the perfect margarita.

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