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Teacher Throws Kid's Mexican Flag in the Trash — Kid To Sue

CitizenSugar — Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:08 -0700

Cinco de Mayo may have left more than a tequila hangover and a fridge full of leftover nachos for one teacher in Idaho. A simple act of confiscating a flag from a student might put him on the receiving end of a lawsuit from the ACLU.

The student in question said he was changing into gym clothes at his high school on Cinco de Mayo and holding the Mexican flag when his teacher told him, "Give me the flag." The student claims he asked what the problem was, and his teacher said, "'The problem is that we are in the United States and not in Mexico.' He grabbed it from me. He threw the flag in the garbage can." The trouble worsened after school when the student went to retrieve his flag — he says the teacher taunted him and refused to give it back.

The teacher remembers the event differently, to see how, and how the ACLU is getting involved,

Cinco de Mayo at the Sugar Office

partysugar — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:00:24 -0700

Yesterday TeamSugar and I hosted a surprise Cinco de Mayo party here in the Sugar office! In little under 45 minutes, we transformed the conference room into a Mexican fiesta zone. Soft tacos, taquitos, and chips were on the menu. We filled buckets with ice and Coronas and pitchers with the ultimate margarita. To see the transformation in action, check out the video below.

How did you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? What are your tips for quickly turning any space into a place perfect for a party? Share with us below!

Cinco de Mayo Dessert: Jalapeño Brownies

partysugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:13:37 -0700

A couple of weeks ago, Conde Nast Traveler hosted its 8th Annual Hot List party in New York City. One of the desserts on the menu, which was catered by Mary Guilani, were these jalapeño brownies. I thought they would make an exceptionally original dessert for Cinco de Mayo, so I whipped up a batch and brought them to work. The recipe is simple — it's basically a classic brownie recipe with minced jalapeños folded in — and interestingly complex. The result is a spicy meets sweet flavor explosion. Although the office had mixed feelings about these brownies, I thought they were innovative and exciting. To take a look at the recipe,

Delilcious: Cinco de Mayo Snack For Kids

partysugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:12:34 -0700

Delilcious: Cinco de Mayo Snack For Kids
Get in the holiday spirit by making tot-friendly black-bean taquitos with your kids. The recipe has just a handful of ingredients and takes next to no time to make so it's the perfect quick and simple snack. From mixing the sour cream to rolling the tortillas, let your tot take care of those tasks.

Happy Hour: Orange Mojo-ito

YumSugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:15:20 -0700

This Cinco de Mayo, you could serve your guests a pitcher of classic margaritas, the more adventurous michelada, or something a little bit different.

The Orange Mojo-ito is a nice twist on an old favorite, and while mojitos aren't Mexican, the new variation makes it worthy of your fiesta! To find out how to create this sublime mix of mandarin vodka, rum, and mint, please

10 Fabulous Fajita Recipes

partysugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:15:54 -0700

This Cinco de Mayo, celebrate with a large plate of sizzling fajitas. Fajitas — in every shape and flavor — are great for feeding a crowd because people can assemble the fajita to their liking. To get you cooking, I've rounded up 10 fabulous fajita recipes. Check them out now and make one tonight! Just click the "Start" button to begin.

Yummy Link: Tequila Tasting Party

YumSugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:02:01 -0700

If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, then take a page from TeamSugar's book and host your very own tequila tasting party. She held one last year, and recommends that we all do the same! — TeamSugar

Home Library: Mexicasa

casasugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:46 -0700

If Cinco de Mayo has you yearning for more tropical climes, then scratch that itch with a look through Mexicasa, a coffee-table book that features dreamy retreats of Mexico. Photographer Melba Levick takes stunning pictures of vibrant patios, sparkling pools, and restful bedrooms, while author Gina Hyams tells the story of each inn and hacienda. For instance, the pictures featured below are from El Tamarindo, a resort located on a 2,000-acre nature reserve, and which was designed to blend in with its natural surroundings, with the builders going so far as to bury every electrical wire and water pipe. Whether you're looking to travel to one of the inns featured in the book (there's contact information for each),or you're simply looking for some design inspiration, this is a book that offers plenty of inspiration. You can order it here from Chronicle Books.

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Delilcious: Cinco de Mayo Snack

lilsugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Get in the holiday spirit by making tot-friendly black-bean taquitos with your kids.

The recipe has just a handful of ingredients and takes next to no time to make so it's the perfect quick and simple snack.

From mixing the sour cream to rolling the tortillas, let your tot take care of those tasks.

And since the filling is soft, it's a good food for children of all ages. My kids love making these Mexican treats.

To get the recipe,

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With a Birdie Piñata!

PetSugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:45:51 -0700

Birds love to peek and peck to find their treats so what better way to let them celebrate today's holiday than with piñatas for our feathered friends! Made of natural, nontoxic, and biodegradable materials, the fun, fruit-filled shapes let animals get a special treat and an educational experience in the process. While these stimulating toys can be offered year-round (obvs), I gathered some of my fave shapes in a widget below to honor the day – olé! Check 'em all out when you