Hi there

YIPPEE! It's almost the weekend and it's going to be a fun few days! There's so much happening! Today is Cinco de Mayo.  Saturday  is the Kentucky Derby! Sunday is my birthday! I was actiually born on Derby Day, so every year I have to watch! It's a tradition.   Anybody else love watching the derby?  It's so much fun!    

Let's start with Cinco de Mayo.  Why not have a fiesta this weekend to celebrate! It doesn't have to be a big party.  I much prefer small get togethers with the family.  Why not kick off the weekend with my Blender Salsa.  It tastes just like the salsa they serve at the table at your favorite Mexican restaurant.  I just use canned tomatoes and add few fresh ingredients like onion, garlic, and cilantro.  Throw it all together in your blender and you've got some of the best fresh salsa ever!  Here's a tip.  Heat up the chips! I spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet and bake them in a preheated 350 degree oven for just a couple minutes! What a difference it makes!  Just try it! Warm chips and fresh salsa! It always gets the party started! 

I LOVE guacamole! I learned to make  Great Guacamole on one of my group Cooking Mom Vacations to Mexico.  It's super simple and so fresh! Healthy too! By the way I've got a few rooms left on my upcoming trip to Puerto Vallarta in January 2024! We'll go on taco tours, take a cooking class and so much more! Click Join The Cooking Mom in Puerto Vallarta for all the details!  

Instead of Tacos, why not make these super fun Taco Cups! How cute are these! You bake the tortillas in muffin tins. The kids will love them! Super easy and fun to eat! Everybody can load them up with their favorite taco fixin's.  Now that's a party! Click Kid Friendly  for loads of super fun delicious recipes your kids will eat! Get them into the kitchen to help! 

Even though it's spring my slow cooker is still getting a workout.  I use it all year round.   Got chicken?  Throw it into your crockpot and make my Honey Lime Chicken.   It's a family favorite! It's nice 'n lite too! We piled the chicken in tortillas for tacos or burritos.  It's also delicious used in a great big taco salad! 

For dessert this weekend in honor of the Ketucky Derby why not make a southern classic, banana puddin'.  That's what they call it down south.  My Banana Cream Trifle  is a kicked up no bake banana pudding recipe and looks so pretty layered in a pretty glass trifle dish or bowl.  Or make minis and layer this dessert in wine glasses or even cleat plastic cups! So cute! Bring on the Derby! 

I can't wait! Wish I had a fun hat! 

Let's Travel Together!

Have you heard I'm hosting group vacations?

The Cooking Mom Vacations are filled with delicious food, sightseeing, and tons of fun! 

We’ll stay in the VERY best hotels and may even take a cooking class or two.

I have 3 trips planned for 2023 with more to come! I'm planning my 2024 trips now. Let me know where you want to go! 

 

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Join The Cooking Mom on a Danube River Cruise!  A river cruise is THE ULTIMATE way to see Europe! The sale on this amazing trip has been extended!  Book and pay in full by May 31, 2023 and get a discount of $1,000 or EVEN more per person more! Don't wait to book! Just a few cabins left! 

• We'll fly out July 27, 2023.   
• We'll spend two WONDERFUL days in Munich
• Then we'll board our gorgeous Uniworld river cruise.  
• We'll visit Germany, Austria, beautiful Budapest and more! 

Uniworld is top of the line when it comes to river cruising! This trip is the trip of a lifetime! Right now it's such a GREAT deal! I hope you'll join me! 

 

I have 2 other trips AMAZING trips planned for 2023 with more to come! I'm planning my 2024 trips now. Let me know where you want to go! 

 

View our upcoming trip details:

• Join The Cooking Mom on a European Christmas Market Tour!  This trip is filling up FAST! Don't wait to book! JUST A FEW ROOMS LEFT! 
• Join The Cooking Mom in Puerto Vallarta in January 2024. This trip ALWAYS sells out! 

Get on the LIST! Click The Cooking Mom Vacations to learn all about what makes my trips unique from the rest. 

Have a great weekend! Cook up some memories! 

All my love,

Amy

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