Writing from the Table

Writing from the Table

Menú: Joy's Cinco de Mayo Celebración

California-inspired, Midwest-approved: the complete feast Mom packed in her suitcase to bring Mexican flavors to the heartland

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Jennifer Ann Blair
May 05, 2024
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Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza. We celebrate the food and drink!!!

Joy Ann Baker Blair. My momma. Born May 8, 1942. Daughter of John and Mary Jane. Granddaughter to Mom and Pop Baker and Mom and Pop Carnes. Sister to Linda, Kathy, Eric, and Steve. Ma…

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