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Happy Cinco de Mayo! It's almost the 5th of May, and it's time to live it up! Cinco de Mayo isn't Mexican Independence Day; it's actually an unofficial holiday that celebrates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. While Cinco de Mayo has limited significance nationwide in Mexico, the date is heavily observed in the United States. How is it observed, exactly? Oh, just with eating, drinking, and dancing in the streets until all hours. Looking for me tomorrow tonight? I'll be the crazy-looking red-head with a margarita in a sippy cup and a tray of taquitos. Viva México!

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5 Alive! When the weather gets warmer, I'm always reminded to eat more of nature's candy. In fact, the strawberries in my CSA box have already inspired a few new recipes. Heaven! Let us know your favorite fruits and see what other VegWebbers are snacking on in what fruit did you eat today?

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Strawberry Basil Margaritas
One of my best Cinco de Mayo memories was working at a Mexican restaurant and serving up some of the most amazing margaritas ever. I drank many margaritas–when I was off the clock, I swear! The next day, I pulled the bartender aside to ask her to divulge the secret to her mind-blowing margaritas. She wouldn't give me the secret so I decided to delve into research head first. Or, mouth first, as it were. After months and months of delicious research, I think I have it: The Perfect Margarita. It just so happens that The Perfect Margarita is made with sweet strawberries and fresh basil. It's sweet, tangy, and thirst quenching. Plus, it's just as delicious without the tequila and Cointreau, so it's kid friendly, too! I know, I'm a genius. Send the thank you cards, flowers, and cash to the VegWeb HQ, please.

Serves Two

What You Need:

1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
1/4 cup tequila
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur (I like Cointreau)
1 tablespoon agave
1 tablespoon lemon juice
8 ice cubes
2 tablespoons basil, chopped roughly

What You Do:

Combine the strawberries, tequila, liqueur, agave, and lemon juice in a blender and mix on low until smooth. Add the ice and purée until the ice is crushed, about 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in basil and enjoy!

Each week, we highlight a member of the VegWeb community who goes above and beyond to make VegWeb a truly excellent place to spend time on the internet.

This week, meet "ska1234!"

VegWebber since? November 30, 2009

What do you do when you're not on VegWeb? I play in a ska punk band called Skitch and work at my family garden center.

#1 cooking secret/tip? Never peel your vegetables

Favorite recipe for spring on VegWeb? Cornbread

French fries or ice cream? Ice cream, for sure

Read ska1234's entire interview and tell him how awesome he is in the Superstar VegWebber thread!

Good luck!

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