Stress Free Christmas Baking Nov 24, 2009
Using a 2" biscuit cutter, cut rounds of pie dough from pie crust sheets and place in mini muffin tins. In some muffin cups place some shrimp, diced ham, crab meat, etc., if desired. Fill the cups with quiche mixture and bake until puffed and golden. Cool and freeze on a sheet pan. Quiches can be stored in zip lock bag in the freezer for up to a month. Make sure the quiches are well frozen before stacking them in bags, to avoid sticking. On the day of the party, quiches can be heated in a warm... (Suite101.com)
752 County Swine Flu Cases Reported, 14 Fatal Jul 31, 2009
Couple Postpones Mexican Wedding Because Of Swine Flu. Health Officials Decide To Re-Open Mira Mesa School. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Wedding Traditions Jul 31, 2009
A traditional Mexican wedding includes a binding ceremony in which the bride and groom have a white lace or pearl adorned ribbon placed over their necks symbolizing their coming together as one. This is usually done by the padrinos de lassos who are ideally a happily married couple. (Suite101.com)
Vacationers offered deals on other destinations May 1, 2009
Any couple that has had their Mexican wedding booked for the next 90 days and has now been cancelled is eligible for a package at the historic hotel in Alberta's Banff National Park. The deal includes waived costs on the reception venue, food and drink minimums and parking. (Globe and Mail)
Latin food goes upscale at Marinitas Apr 20, 2009
The ice cream sundae tasted like it was made with inexpensive ice cream, served with cajeta sauce, peanuts and two Mexican wedding cookies, which were the best part. Prices seemed out of whack on the alfajores, which are dulce de leche sandwich cookies. (San Francisco Chronicle)