Feliz Cinco De Mayo!

As Dictator of a Mexican Eating Club (or “Mexadelphia” as a few close amigos call it), I’m taking tomorrow’s fiesta with pride.  How can you celebrate my 2nd favorite holiday the eco-friendly way?

Here’s a few sustainable celebration & vegetarian comida options:

• Change Food shares a vegetarian Enchiladas de Mole Verde recipe that has my mouth salivating.
• Vegetarian Times provides the secret to a Tortilla Lasagna recipe that has me psyched for cooking AND craving tropical fruit with their Grilled Plantains with Queso Fresco
• Real Simple’s Roasted Veggie & Refried Bean Tostadas have me saying “Ole!”
• Use those cage-free eggs & fair trade sugars for BHG’s Carmel Flan for dessert!
• Use sustainable booze, including tequila for those margaritas – Casa Herradura uses their waste for compost, waste-water treatment plant so their dirty water can be reused, AND a great recycling program.  Del Maguey & 4 Copas Tequila are both organic options from south of the border.
• Want to entertain the kids (and adults) with a Piñata?  Reuse an old tissue box & that tissue paper (given with gifts & Victoria’s Secret) and make your own Piñata!

Readers, any tips for a proper Mexican green celebration?

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Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake. View all posts by Julie Hancher