Sombrero Cookies

Click here for details on making these easy Sombrero Cookies from the-wilson-world.blogspot.com for your Euchre Tournament ... you only need 4 items and you can even start with store bought sugar cookies :-O

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Black Bean Salsa

Here is a great EASY recipe for your
Cinco De Mayo Fiesta!!

I got this Black Bean Salsa recipe from my sister YEARS ago and everyone enjoys it when I make it!! It's great served with Hint of Lime Tostitos chips. It will be a hit at your Euchre Tournament!

Black Bean Salsa

2 15.5 oz cans black beans, rinsed
2 tsp. minced garlic
(minced garlic in the jar is ok)
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen corn, thawed
1 cup diced onions (I prefer either red or sweet onion)
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
3 tbsp. minced cilantro (MUST use fresh)
3 tbsp. lime juice (fresh or bottled)

Mix all ingredients together.
Chill and serve with tortilla chips. (I like Tostitos Hint of Lime best)

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May Euchre Party Theme

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta!! Ole

What better theme for May than Cinco de Mayo! There's so much you can do with this theme. Of course everyone can wear their sombrero and cha cha with their maracas to some FUN Mexican music!

LOTS of FUN food ideas too ...

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What is Euchre?

Euchre, pronounced \yü-kər\

For some of us Euchre Enthusiasts it seems incomprehensible that there are people who don't know what Euchre is!?! ... But that is the case!! If you are new to this EuchreFun blog and are wondering "What the heck is Euchre?" ... here is a brief explanation ...

Euchre is a FUN card game! It is popular in the Midwest United States, the United Kingdom and parts of Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It is similar to Pinochle but a bit easier to play. It uses 24 cards - the 9's through Ace's. Usually there are four players who form two teams and each player receives 5 cards. One of the four remaining cards is turned over and that suit might be called trump. One of the teams will call trump and then try to get at least three of the five tricks. If the other team is able to take at least three tricks, they "euchre" the team that called trump and receive the points. Different numbers of points are earned based on different situations of the game. A game can be played until either a certain score is reached or for a certain number of deals around the table.

Once you get the hang of it, Euchre is a fun card game that moves along quickly. It is great fun to have tournaments where there are multiple tables of four players! Players rotate throughout the tournament. Players may be teamed up with different partners for each game or teams will rotate and play each other. There is both luck and strategy involved. Because of many "possibilities", anyone can win!

Euchre is a very social game. Since it's not an "intense" game, there is time while playing to chat with the other players ... which usually evolves into LOTS of laughter! I have met SOOO many good friends from the game of Euchre. If you haven't played before .... I encourage you to give it a try!! ... then post a comment and let us know what you think of it!

You may also be interested in:
How to Play Euchre Card Game
General Euchre Rules
History of Euchre

Five Favorites .... for Ice Cream!!

With the weather getting warmer, my attention turns to ice cream ...
so here are my Five Favorites for ice cream!!

1.

Erma's is open from April 1 to October 31. If you are in Michigan and close by, you need to
stop at their location in Shelby Township or Warren. They have 3 special flavors each week. Click here for the list. All of October is PUMPKIN ... a MUST try!! One of my favorites is their
Pumpkin Parfait with pecans and caramel! 2.

Whenever we are on a trip, we have to stop at Culvers! Their Turtle Sundae is my favorite. Their salads are good too ...
maybe that helps me "justify" the ice cream! LOL 3.

The mini-blizzards at Dairy Queen can't be beat.

They are just the right size to fill that craving
and they have LOTS of flavors!

Gelato ((pronounced jeh-lah-toh) Gelato is an Italian Ice Cream with a
richer flavor and thicker texture. It's very smooooth. If you've never tried it ... indulge yourself!

For a step back in time ... I remember going to Farrell's

for special occasions and having their ZOO!!

There are still Farrell's around,
so stop in for a visit & a yummmmy ice cream treat!!

Check out other Five Favorites at MoxieWife.com ...

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