9 Links to Help You Throw a Derby Fiesta

You've made it to Friday, which means it's time to treat yourself to a roundup of links we love. Go ahead, procrastinate a little.

With the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo slated for this weekend, you might feel torn between making deviled eggs and tacos. But why pick a side? Combine forces and throw a Derby Fiesta. After all, the two holidays have more in common than you'd think -- both require you to don wide-brimmed hats and drink cold, alcoholic beverages. Holidays, unite! Just read these links first. 

• Win over everyone (kids, especially) with this tutorial for cheesy, crispy quesadillas.

• Mint juleps are non-negotiable on Derby Day. Start crushing ice now.
  
  
• For your juleps, quality bourbon is key.

• First: make these homemade tortilla chips. Then: dip them in any of these 13 salsas and guacamoles.

• Speaking of guacamole, here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about avocados.

• Before you make the perfect margarita, brush up on your tequila knowledge with this infographic.

• Not a fan of margaritas? Make horchata.

• A Derby Day party menu to cover all of your Southern food and drink bases. 

• If you’re feeling ambitious, (or throwing a rather large Derby Fiesta), here are 11 recipes for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta and 10 Derby Day snacks and sips. 
  
  How do you plan on celebrating this weekend's Derby Fiesta? Tell us in the comments!