It took place in 1862 during negotiations for the treaty of the Great Soledad. Most people think that the holiday marks the Mexican Independence Day. However, the Mexican-American community adopted the holiday because they were excluded from Mexican Independence Day celebrations held Sept. 15 and 16. General Zaragoza became their hero because he hailed from a town in Coahuila that is now in Texas. Whatever the origin of the holiday, it is a splendid excuse to have a Mexican fiesta, either at home or at numerous Mexican restaurants.
Mexican food is relatively simple to prepare and it is one of the healthiest cuisines available.
Mexicans use fresh foods that have not been processed and contain no dyes, preservatives or additives. The recipes are creative and result in dishes that will have your family and friends asking for more. Mexico is one of my favorite travel destinations, and over the years I've visited the country numerous times. The Juarez Market, which spreads out for acres, is filled with the tantalizing fragrance of chocolate, chile peppers and crisp, fried chapulines, the red grasshoppers that are synonymous with high summer in that part of the world. Numerous fine restaurants offer an opportunity to taste the food of the mestizo, a mixture of Spanish and Indian cultures.