A friend of mine and I recently celebrated "Mexico" by making some deliciously inspired Mexican dishes. We made a Malbec sangria, flan, crab cakes with a veracruz cream sauce, arroz de elote and goat cheese fundido. The flavors were amazing! One could close her eyes and imagine being on the Southern coast of Mexico, with the sounds of the ocean waves crashing on the shoreline. I recommend getting together with friends. Pick a regional food theme and have everyone bring food from that region. Dress up and celebrate that culture's style as well. Above all else "cook out loud" and from the heart. Get creative. Celebrate life. Cheers ~ Danielle (http://www.cookoutloud.com/)
