Showing posts with label Mexican pastry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mexican pastry. Show all posts

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Hey, Jude's First Contest

[When I was little, I was absolutely convinced Paul McCartney wrote "Hey Jude" for me. Except I didn't really get the Na-Na-Na screamy part...]

Who doesn't like a little something sweet? One of my favorite treats here in Southern Arizona is the soft cookie called a cochito , or little pig. Shaped like --you guessed it-- little pigs, these molasses-chewy delights are not overly sugared and are nearly guilt-free. Cochitos (also called puerquitos or marranitos, depending on which region of Mexico you’re in) are featured as something of a peace offering in Out of Forgotten Ashes.


The Contest: Since today is April Fools' Day, let's hear about your best successful April Fool's Prank --  or the best one someone pulled on you! Comment to this post with your prank, name, and an email address (write it like this: email AT whatever DOT com so the spammers can't pick it up).  I'll randomly draw one name at at 2:30 PM Eastern. Winner will receive a package of cochitos from Tucson's favorite Mexican panaderia (bakery).  I'll announce the winner in a new post later today.

[Because of the nature of the prize, this contest must be limited to residents of the U.S. only. But don't worry; I"ll run another contest later for anyone anywhere to win.] 

Good Luck and let's hear about those practical jokes!

~Jude


Author  
Dragon & Hawk; Out of Forgotten Ashes; Within The Mists (fiction) Champagne Books