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Archives for October 2019

The Food of My People

October 28, 2019 By Marta Darby

Today's giveaway is my very own.  I thought you'd enjoy a poster of Cuban food for your kitchen, or living room, or dorm room. I don't know where you'd hang it, but I know you're going to love it.  I'm celebrating, not just being in the Blogosphere for 13 years, but I also have a shop that's been doing very well, thanks for asking.  Marta Darby ...

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Celebrating Your Cubanity With Santayana Jewelers

October 26, 2019 By Marta Darby

As I'm continuing to celebrate my 13 Years in the Blogosphere, I have to mention the relationships that I've developed through my blog, because those are the things I treasure most.  My Big Fat Cuban Family consists of a lot of people. Besides my 4 sisters and my brother, my 4 kids and their significant others, my 2 gorgeous grandsons, and a large ...

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Albisa Candles – Home of the Cuban Bread

October 25, 2019 By Marta Darby

A few weeks ago an Instagram post was brought to my attention. I was tagged in a photo of a candle. Interesting but what does that have to do with...WHAT?! It's scented like Cuban Bread??!!  This immediately caught my imagination. What is this sorcery? I reposted it and shared it with my followers online.  With the ...

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You Totally Need Guavette in Your Life

October 24, 2019 By Marta Darby

I'm continuing to celebrate my 13 Years in the Blogosphere and it's been an absolutely wonderful experience for me. Mostly because I'm so delighted to introduce so many fabulous businesses to you this month.  Today I'd like to introduce you to Guavette. Her real name is Yvette Aguilera and she's a lover of all things Guava. Because Cuban!  ...

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3 Times the Fun with Melissa’s Produce

October 15, 2019 By Marta Darby

Oye, people! I'm so enjoying the month of October. Because My Big Fat Cuban Family is 13 years old now which means all kinds of giveaways.  I'm especially enjoying promoting all of my cyber-friends this month and I particularly love that they are sharing the love by sponsoring this super fun month of giveaways.  I'm excited today to tell you all ...

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I Have 3 Words For You: Pin Pan Pun

October 12, 2019 By Marta Darby

Growing up in our Cuban household, we entertained regularly and always ALWAYS! had overnight guests. Anyone visiting our area code for any reason meant that an invitation was extended for them to stay with us. Of course. It's the Cuban way.  The invitation to stay with us came with unspoken instructions: You kids will have to bust out the folding ...

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Porto’s Bake at Home is EVERYTHING

October 10, 2019 By Marta Darby

A constant since the beginning days of this blog 13 years ago has been my declaration of love for Porto's Bakery.  No es por nada, but they have always had consistently delicious baked goods and have always delivered on both quality and taste. We get an assortment of Cuban appetizers for our Noche Buena celebrations every year from Porto's, and we ...

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Cassava Bath and Body, Oh, How I Love You

October 8, 2019 By Marta Darby

I'm still in celebration mode FOR MY 13 BLOGGYWONDERFUL YEARS and have contacted a Baker's Dozen (13!) of my favorite businesses to sponsor giveaways here on MBFCF through the month of October.  I'm always delighted to find a new Cuban entrepreneur who is showing off our beautiful culture in their own inimitable way. Ladies and gentlemen, let me ...

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Embracing Our Cubanity With Habana Brand Clothing

October 2, 2019 By Marta Darby

I'm kicking off my Celebration of 13 Big Fat Cuban BloggyWonderful Years with the most fun giveaway ever!  People, I have hats! No, no. Correction. I have Cuban. Vintage. Baseball. Caps. Oh, the Cubanity! (Take a moment to breathe that in.) The sponsor of this giveaway is Habana Brand Clothing and they're giving away 3 of these ridiculously ...

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Thirteen

October 1, 2019 By Marta Darby 26 Comments

It just so happens that this day, October 1st, 2019 marks the 13th year that I've called myself a Blogger and have inhabited this space on the internet. I think this makes me The Oldest Living Blogger, but that's not important right now. Thirteen years! That's like a cute, but smart-mouthed teenager! Or perhaps, out here in the Blogosphere ...

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This weekend, keep an eye out for a new episode of Pan Con Podcast with guest @martadarby of @mybigfatcubanfamily. Until then, here's Marta getting the frita tour at @arietemiami from @piginc.

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Instagram post 2197487159317835233_3088359303 I was fangirling right back at @maggieskitchen2u ❤️ Such a treat to spend time with her ☺️ and at @chugsdiner !! 😍 Have I mentioned I lead a charmed life? Also, go follow her right this minute, but only if you like delicious food. ☺️❤️ #Repost @maggieskitchen2u with @get_repost
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#fangirling at meeting Marta from @mybigfatcubanfamily after she recorded an episode of @panconpodcast. Thanks @nicolasajimenez and @carluba for making this happen. @martadarby it was great finally meeting you in person. After following you all these years I felt like we were already friends, but it was awesome to see that you’re just as great in person. Remember, next time you’re in Miami you have an invitation to our house 😘
Instagram post 2196891831560415638_3088359303 “El que tiene hijas celebra la NocheBuena” 🎄🎁
On this date 20 years ago my beloved Papi passed away. ❤️
I wrote this tribute a while back. (Link☝🏼in profile) http://bit.ly/2PeW0fK 
Todavía te extraño.💔 #mybigfatcubanfamily
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