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Thursday, April 28-May 4, 2011 Though Ameri- cans enjoy celebrat- ing Cinco de Mayo, in Mexico the holiday is primarily limited to the state of Puebla. It was in Puebla where General Ignacio Zara- goza led a heavily outnumbered militia to an unlikely victory over French forces on May 5, 1862. The French, who helped Mexico gain its inde- pendence from Spain, had hoped to increase its empire by invading Mexico. Though many Americans might be unaware of the his- tory surrounding Cinco de Mayo, in America it remains a popular day of celebration, not unlike American celebra- tions of Saint Patrick’s Day and Chinese New Year. For those hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration this year, con- sider the following recipe for “Mexican Gazpacho” from “Easy Entertaining,” (Ryland, Peters & Small). Mexican Gazpacho Serves 6 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 large cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 4 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 red onion, coarsely chopped 4 cups fresh tomato juice 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, pan-toasted 1 teaspoon mild chili powder 1 ripe avocado, cut in half and pitted Freshly squeezed juice of 2 limes Freshly ground black pepper Cilantro leaves set in ice cubes, or chopped cilantro, to serve Using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic with the salt until well mashed. Put the cucumber, bell pepper, celery, tomatoes, and onion in a bowl, add the mashed garlic, and mix well. Transfer half of the mixture to a food processor and pulse until chopped but still slightly chunky, and then scoop it into a bowl. Spoon the remaining mixture into a food processor and blend until smooth. Add this to the chunky mixture in the bowl. Mix in the tomato juice, cumin, chili powder, and pepper, to taste. Chill in the refrigerator for several hours until very cold, or overnight. If short of time, put the soup in the freezer for 30 minutes to chill. Cut the avocado into small cubes, toss in the lime juice until well coated, then stir into the chilled gazpacho. To serve, ladle the soup into chilled bowls, then add a few cilantro-leaf ice cubes or sprinkle with chopped cilan- tro. Courtesy of Metro Editorial INDEPENDENCE TO GO ANYWHERE YOUR HEART DESIRES! “YOUR ONE STOP MEDICAL SHOP!” Jazzy Power Chairs • Scooters • Seat Lift Chairs Complete Home Oxygen Services, CPAP & BIPAP Units Free Monthly Home Delivery for Nebulizers, Nebulizer Medications & Diabetic Supplies - Call for Details! Name Brand Diabetic Shoes & Socks - Great Selection! Medical Hosiery by Jobst, T.E.D., Futuro, Spa & Activa “YOUR ONE STOP HOME MEDICAL SHOP!” What you need, When you need it, At the right price! 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