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Archives for November 2008

If you’re in Miami on Monday, this is where you need to be…

November 30, 2008 By Marta Darby 3 Comments

My friend, Ana Quincoces (don't-hate-me-because-I'm-beautiful) Rodriguez has a fabulous new Cuban cookbook out called "Sabor!"  And when I say fabulous, I mean that Every. Single. Wonderful. Recipe. is like-abuela-used-to-make perfect.  Nothing frou-frou or nouvelle about it.  Ana knows Cuban food and if you love ...

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Cuban Recipes with Pictures

November 30, 2008 By Marta Darby 82 Comments

Welcome to Marta's Cuban-American Kitchen! Below is an easy-reference list of all the Cuban recipes I've posted either here at MBFCF or over on Babalú. Enjoy!Arroz con Leche RecipeArroz con Maiz RecipeArroz con Pollo de Perez-Puelles Recipe Arroz con Salchichas Recipe Arroz Frito con Lechón Recipe  Arroz Imperial RecipeAvocado ...

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What do you do with your leftover turkey?

November 29, 2008 By Marta Darby 3 Comments

In my case, you create a new version of an old favorite. Go to Babalú blog today and see my new and updated version of the Classic Cuban Elena Ruz sandwich. This makes me totally happy. =DIf you can't get any where you live, you can get guava jelly HERE. ...

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Happy Birthday to You! And you!

November 28, 2008 By Marta Darby 2 Comments

The following is a "dual-post." Meaning simply that Kikita did the first half while Marta did the second half. A lovely example of mother-daughter teamwork. ;-) Kikita: Today is a very special day. I want to tell you about my favorite Tia, Carmen. She is the Quintessential Cuban Woman. She does it all and does it with class. It's ...

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On gratitude.

November 26, 2008 By Marta Darby 6 Comments

I feel weird. I am not cooking, nor am I hosting my big, fat, Cuban family for Thanksgiving this year.  The hostess honor falls to my sister, Alina who, I should just add right here, is a wonderful hostess with a much, much bigger house, but that's not important right now. And we Darbys are going to dine with Eric's family, which ...

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El Niño

November 25, 2008 By Marta Darby 2 Comments

Okay, so I did a little more than visit Desi Arnaz Jr. *sigh* when we went to Las Vegas this past weekend. Eric had to be in meetings for most of the time (except when his client wined him and dined him and took him to The Mirage to see Danny Gans, but that's not important right now). Which is why I took Adam. So that he could keep me ...

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This is what my life looks like today

November 25, 2008 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

Amy Kikita reminded me that she had officially reinstated Self-Portrait Tuesdays last week and I totally spaced because I spent a large portion of my day driving my people to different places. So here they are.... tarde pero seguro: Kikita. On my way to work. Marta. On my way to ... everywhere else. ;-) We didn't plan the car theme.  ...

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I’m a fool. *sigh*

November 24, 2008 By Marta Darby 19 Comments

I know it's been a while since I've written anything, but I trust my first-born kept you entertained while I was gone. (thanks, Amy Kikita!) I have so much to tell you that I don't know where to start.... Okay, so my husband Eric had to go to Las Vegas to work.  And because I can be opportunistic sometimes (=D) I invited myself ...

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The Obsession Continues . . .

November 23, 2008 By Marta Darby 7 Comments

Kikita here. I'm sure you are wondering why I've hijacked the blog so consistently this week . . . well, the first reason is because I've done so many cool things . . . Helloooo Andy! But the other reason is that Mami went to Vegas this weekend so she was busy getting ready for her mini-viaje. I'm sure that she will have some ...

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Andy Garcia is a golden god.

November 21, 2008 By Marta Darby 9 Comments

First, I'd like to apologize for waiting over 24 hours to post, but once you hear my excuse, I'm sure you will forgive me. This is Kikita and peer pressure still works on me. :-) A few days ago, I received and email from our blogging buddy Ziva (from Blog for Cuba - a wonderful blog and an amazing woman, but that's not important ...

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Have you seen the new Celia Cruz quarters?? 🇨🇺💰
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