Cinco de Mayo Bundle
🇲🇽 Cinco de Mayo Celebrations - A Culinary Journey Through Mexico & France
Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 during the Franco-Mexican War. Though the French army was larger and better equipped, the Mexican forces achieved an unexpected victory — a powerful symbol of resilience and national pride that continues to be celebrated today.
This special bundle invites you to explore both MEXICO and FRANCE sides of this fascinating moment in history through food. Cook authentic dishes from Mexico and France, discover the cultural traditions of each country, and enjoy a meaningful culinary journey that blends history, flavor, and fun.
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explore MEXICO (value $29.95) - Experience the vibrant flavors and culinary traditions of Mexico - a country known for its bold spices, rich heritage, and festive spirit.
- Enchiladas
- Fajitas
- Carnitas Tacos
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explore FRANCE (value $29.95) - Discover the elegance and culinary artistry of French cuisine while learning about the country’s rich cultural history and traditions.
- Boeuf Bourguignon
- Poulet Rôti
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Salmon en Papillote
Choose Your Experience:
- FAMILY Edition - Perfect for family fun and educational adventures. Includes fun collectibles such as a cooking tool, flag pin, and sticker to make learning about the world even more exciting.
- ADULT Edition - Ideal for date nights or cultural gatherings with friends. Includes a drink pairing brochure with cocktail and mocktail recipes, plus wine and beer pairing suggestions.
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What’s Inside Mexico Family Box?
3 Authentic Mexican Step-by-Step Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Mexico Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Cultural Explorer Booklet
(explore Japan’s food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
3 Authentic Mexican Step-by-Step Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Mexico Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Cultural Explorer Booklet
(explore Japan’s food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
Recipe details
Vegetarian Enchiladas
Enchilada comes from the word "enchilar", meaning to season with chili. It's a traditional Mexican corn tortilla dish from the Mayan times (1000 BCE – 1697 CE) - corn tortillas are rolled around a meat and vegetable filling, then topped with a chili sauce.
Fajitas
Fajitas (pronounced fe-hi-tes) is a classic Tex-Mex fusion dish. Traditionally, strips of grilled meat and vegetables are wrapped in soft tortillas and served with sour cream. In our version, we sauté the meat and vegetables in a skillet instead of grilling them. We add some spice mix to the sour cream to create a spiced crema to complement the fajitas. It is a well-balanced and fun dish for family to share - get your hands messy and dig in!
Carnitas Tacos
Carnitas, translated to "little meats," herald from the Mexican state of Michoacán. Boneless pork shoulder is braised in the oven, or slow cooked ahead of time until meltingly soft and tender, with sweet, citrusy oranges and a traditional spice mix. The meat is then shredded and spread on warm corn tortillas and topped with a sweet pineapple salsa, the perfect, light contrast to the flavorful and rich pork. Corn is roasted in the oven alongside the carnitas, rolled in butter and topped with savory Cotija cheese, a pinch of cayenne, and chopped cilantro.
Boeuf Bourguignon
Boeuf bourguignon is so much more than just another beef stew! This classic French dish, made so popular by Julia Child, is the kind of stew you make to impress your family, celebrate a winter birthday, or even serve up for the holidays.
Poulet Rôti
Roast chicken, or poulet rôti in French, is easy to make but the real secret to the famously tasty French roast chickens is their feed and rearing. The birds in France roam freely, happily pecking and scratching in the grass, their foraged food supplemented with milk and corn. Therefore, if possible, use free-range chicken to duplicate this delicious poulet rôti.
En Papillote
En papillote, pronounced "on poppy-yote", is a French method of slow-cooking fish in parchment paper - in a low-temperature oven. The sealed paper parcel retains moisture and steams the food. Fish is delicate and cooks quickly, which is why en papillote is a great (almost odorless) way to cook it!
Enchilada comes from the word "enchilar", meaning to season with chili. It's a traditional Mexican corn tortilla dish from the Mayan times (1000 BCE – 1697 CE) - corn tortillas are rolled around a meat and vegetable filling, then topped with a chili sauce.
Fajitas (pronounced fe-hi-tes) is a classic Tex-Mex fusion dish. Traditionally, strips of grilled meat and vegetables are wrapped in soft tortillas and served with sour cream. In our version, we sauté the meat and vegetables in a skillet instead of grilling them. We add some spice mix to the sour cream to create a spiced crema to complement the fajitas. It is a well-balanced and fun dish for family to share - get your hands messy and dig in!
Carnitas, translated to "little meats," herald from the Mexican state of Michoacán. Boneless pork shoulder is braised in the oven, or slow cooked ahead of time until meltingly soft and tender, with sweet, citrusy oranges and a traditional spice mix. The meat is then shredded and spread on warm corn tortillas and topped with a sweet pineapple salsa, the perfect, light contrast to the flavorful and rich pork. Corn is roasted in the oven alongside the carnitas, rolled in butter and topped with savory Cotija cheese, a pinch of cayenne, and chopped cilantro.
Boeuf bourguignon is so much more than just another beef stew! This classic French dish, made so popular by Julia Child, is the kind of stew you make to impress your family, celebrate a winter birthday, or even serve up for the holidays.
Roast chicken, or poulet rôti in French, is easy to make but the real secret to the famously tasty French roast chickens is their feed and rearing. The birds in France roam freely, happily pecking and scratching in the grass, their foraged food supplemented with milk and corn. Therefore, if possible, use free-range chicken to duplicate this delicious poulet rôti.
En papillote, pronounced "on poppy-yote", is a French method of slow-cooking fish in parchment paper - in a low-temperature oven. The sealed paper parcel retains moisture and steams the food. Fish is delicate and cooks quickly, which is why en papillote is a great (almost odorless) way to cook it!
FAQs
A cooking subscription box gift is a prepaid subscription that delivers a new international cooking experience each month. Instead of fresh meal delivery, eat2explore provides shelf-stable spice blends, sauces, recipes, and cultural materials, allowing recipients to cook at their own pace using fresh ingredients they choose locally. Each box focuses on a different country and includes everything needed to explore global cuisine through hands-on cooking, making it an ideal gift for families, kids, couples, and food lovers. Unlike traditional subscriptions, gift subscriptions are prepaid and do not automatically renew, making them a stress-free option for both the giver and recipient.
- Authentic international recipes with step-by-step instructions - Pre-measured spice and sauce blends - Cultural exploration booklet - Collectible tools or drink pairing guides, depending on the edition
Dried spice blends typically last over two years. Sauces are hot-filled and Cornell Food Tech approved, with a shelf life of over one year unopened. Fresh batches are produced monthly.
eat2explore is suitable for ALL ages. We have something for everyone. Our family edition kits are designed for families and children ages 5 and older with adult guidance. All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safety. Our adult edition kits are complete with mock/cocktail drink recipes as well and beer and wine pairings.
