Cinco de Mayo Party in Italy

Hosting a party at the Villa

I intended on having a housewarming party several months ago but that never happened, so then it was to be a Cinco de Mayo party but there was a conflict with a Boeing event in Grottaglie, so finally on May 19 is the party. It is still a Cinco de Mayo party, just delayed a bit. This was for the Boeing expats that live in the Naples areas and the Italians that work for Boeing here. We try to have monthly events so that the spouses and families are able to connect.

I have been hoarding Mexican food ingredients for months now, and having everyone who comes from the US stash a few ingredients in their bags for me. Things that are hard to get in Italy are cheddar cheese, sour cream, refried beans, corn tortillas, salsa, Mexican seasonings and limes. Some of these things you see occasionally and in small quantities, but not regularly.

So stayed with the tried and true menu of Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Nacho Cheese Dip, and cut up veggies for appetizers. Other people brought chips and salsa, a pot of chili, and beer.

Friends in the dining room

Hanging on the front porch

The most fun was the piñata we got for the kids. A friend at the Navy base was able to find one that looked like cowboy boot.

Our youngest competitor

The boot was swinging wildly

At last one of the older children got it down!