It really is the most wonderful time of the year. And as I'm fond of saying, Christmastime is absolutely the best time of the year to be Cuban. Why? I wrote all about that right here: 10 Things That Are Awesome About Being Cuban at Christmas. You're welcome. You'll notice that the very first thing on that list is Crema de Vie. It's our own ...
Ah, Thanksgiving. I love this holiday so much. I love that a day has been set aside to give thanks. And I have so very much to be grateful for. I especially love knowing that families across the country are gathered together around the family table, because to me that is an absolutely sacred space. I have posted about how I go about styling ...
As we head into the holidays, we are marking the beginning of what my dad used to call The Gran Comelatas. There's going to be lots of eating which means there's going to be lots of cooking. Lots and lots of cooking. And eating. And so on, and so on... I don't know about you, but there's nothing that makes me happier in the kitchen than some ...
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Farmland® and Latina Bloggers Connect. But, of course, all opinions are my own. Recipe Development - let’s discuss this for a moment. When I hear the term, “Recipe Development,” I think of scientist types in an expansive, pristine kitchen, clothed in white lab coats and safety goggles. Because ...
Marta's Homemade Pastelitos de Guayaba Recipe My husband is an Internet Marketing Guy. (He prefers to be called “The Marketing Guru,” but that’s not important right now.) He tells me search engine facts like: “Your site has had X number of hits today.” This information totally makes me feel cool, although I’m a little puzzled by how it is that ...
I always say that "Halloween is the friendliest holiday." (You may quote me.) It's the one time of the year when everyone opens their doors and greets their neighbors. I think it's a beautiful thing to see the parade of tiny princesses and superheroes coming up the sidewalk. Makes me totally happy. Since we became grandparents, and the boys have ...
UPDATE: 11/6/2020 – COMMENTS CLOSED – WE HAVE TWO WINNERS! Congratulations to Faustino Rodriguez, the winner of the beautiful Cafetera Set from Love Love Goose! Also, Congratulations to Natalie Lorenzo who won the Celia Group of prints from Love Love Goose:Please send me an email with your mailing addresses so I can fabulous Goosie prints out to ...
UPDATE: 10/31/2020 – COMMENTS CLOSED – WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Rose Mary Talavera, the winner of the Imusa/Cafe La Llave Cafetera Set! Please send me an email with your mailing address so we can get your Cafetera Set out to you ASAP! Congratulations! Also, let me remind you that "For The Love of Sazón" also ran this amazing ...
UPDATE: 10/28/2020 – COMMENTS CLOSED – WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Carie, the winner of the Cassava Handcrafted Menthol Rub. Please send me an email with your mailing address so we can get your Cassava goodies out to you ASAP! Congratulations! I love the great memories that ViVaPoRu holds for you all. It's like time traveling! Be ...
UPDATE: 10/27/2020 – COMMENTS CLOSED – WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Jacqueline M. Cinnante, the winner of the HAVANAbama Tacita Package. Please send me an email with your mailing address so we can get your HAVANAbama goodies out to you ASAP! Congratulations! Thank you all for your great ideas. Christmas is coming. I'm making my list ...
UPDATE: 10/28/2020 – COMMENTS CLOSED – WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Ody, the winner of the 2 dozen pastries from Porto's Bake at Home. Please send me an email with your mailing address so I can forward to Porto's Bake at Home and they can get your delicious pastries out to you ASAP! Congratulations! Thank you all for your great ...
UPDATE: 10/22/2020 – COMMENTS CLOSED – WE HAVE TWO WINNERS! Congratulations to Mirtha Martin, the winner of the beautiful dark blue men's shirt from Habana Brand Clothing: Also, Congratulations to Meg r. who won the gray men's shirt: Please send me an email with your mailing addresses and the sizes you need so I can forward to Habana Brand ...
UPDATE: 10/21/2020 – COMMENTS CLOSED – WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Madeline Turner, the winner of the beautiful hand painted cafetera from TheArtroom.net Please send me an email with your mailing address so I can forward to The Artroom and they can get your fabulous cafetera out to you ASAP! Congratulations! Thank you all for your ...
UPDATE: 10/20/2020 – COMMENTS CLOSED – WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Christine Crespo, the winner of the delightful VIvaPoRu soap and candle kit from Havana 78 Artisan Soaps. Please send an email with your mailing address so we can get your fabulously healing ViVaPoRu Set out to you ASAP! Congratulations! Thank you all for your ...
UPDATE: 10/19/2020 – COMMENTS CLOSED – WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Sofia, the winner of the beautiful Black Azabache Bracelet from Santayana Jewelers! Please send an email with your mailing address so we can get your fabulous Azabache Bracelet out to you ASAP! Congratulations! Thank you all for your participation! Also, CHRISTMAS ...
UPDATE: 10/17/2020 – COMMENTS CLOSED – WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Maria E. Prieto, the winner of the Breville Espresso Maker, 4 boxes of Café La Llave espresso pods, and 2 Café La Llave tacitas - all courtesy of Cafe La Llave. Please send an email with your mailing address so we can get your fabulous box of Cafe La Llave goodies out ...
UPDATE: 11/6/2020 – COMMENTS CLOSED – WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Tee Burgess, the winner of the “Cafe con Leche Candle” from Albisa Candles. Please send an email with your mailing address so we can get your fabulous Cafe con Leche Candle out to you ASAP! Congratulations! Thank you all for your participation! Also, CHRISTMAS IS ...
UPDATE: 10/11/2020 - COMMENTS CLOSED - WE HAVE 2 WINNERS! We have 1 winner for the Burger Beast Honey Mustard Curry and a tasty bag of popcorn. And 1 winner for the Burger Beast Sauce with Guava Sriracha Ketchup and some delicious popcorn. Please send an email with your mailing addres and I will forward to the Burger Beast himself, who will ...
UPDATE: 10/13/2020 – COMMENTS CLOSED – WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Ernesto A. Suarez, the winner of the “Cafecito Club Gift Box” from Guavette's Wonderland! Please send an email with your mailing address so we can get your Cafecito Club Gift Pack out to you ASAP! Congratulations! Thank you all for your participation! Please go ...
UPDATE: 10/12/2020 – COMMENTS CLOSED – WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to the winner of the "Come Back With Pastelitos" Doormat from Palm + Pine. Isabel Ordaz, the doormat is yours! Please send an email with your mailing address so we can get your fabulous Pastelito Doormat out to you ASAP! Congratulations! Thank you all for your ...
