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Recent Posts:

  • Hispanic Heritage Café La Llave Giveaway
  • Sweet 16
  • I’m Loving It
  • Chicken With Peaches and Plums, Oh my!
  • To Live Would Be An Awfully Big Adventure
  • Celebrating the First – Cafe La Llave Style
  • The Desires of My Heart – A Birthday Story
  • What Do You Call Your Mami?
  • Cafe La Llave Brings the Brunch Together
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  • Three Sixty Five
  • The Lily – A Luza Story
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  • The Quinces Celebration Continues With Some Friends from Miami & NY
  • MBFCF Quinces Celebration – On Cuban Time Pt. 2
  • The Child of the Promise
  • 15 Years
  • Best Places That Will Ship Cuban Food To Your Door
  • My Big Fat Cuban Family Christmas Gift Guide 2020
  • My Needs Are Simple: The Verizon CareSmart Watch
  • The Quest for Authentic Chimichurri – Cocina Knows
  • Hogwarts Halloween
  • All The Love For Love Love Goose
  • For The Love of Sazón, IMUSA, and Cafe La Llave
  • VIVAPORU – Handcrafted by Cassava Bath and Body
  • HavanaBama – All The Cubanity You’ll Ever Need
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  • Habana Brand Clothes for Life
  • The Art Room – Home of the Hand Painted Cafetera
  • ViVaPoRu – You Know You Want It
  • Santayana Azabache Bracelet Because You Need This in 2020
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I love all things Cuban. I'm passionate about sharing stories, my family, food & recipes. I'm Marta. 💋🎉 @martadarby

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It’s time to get busy to welcome the New Year on It’s time to get busy to welcome the New Year once again! 🥳
Get your grapes 🍇 and cidra 🥂 ready, people!
This is not a drill!🚨
Próspero Año Nuevo! 🎉http://bit.ly/2iB783G(Link in profile☝🏼)#cubannewyear #prosperoañonuevo
#mybigfatcubanfamily
There’s Christmas Music, then there’s CUBAN Ch There’s Christmas Music, then there’s CUBAN Christmas music. 🇨🇺🎄🎶 You need this Playlist as you salsa around your Christmas tree. 💃🏻🎄🕺🏼 bit.ly/2gvvCdK(Link in profile☝🏼)
#Cuban #CubanChristmas #ChristmasPlaylist #CubanMusic #ChristmasSongs
#MyBigFatCubanFamily
This is why I keep getting invited to holiday part This is why I keep getting invited to holiday parties.
😉🎉🇨🇺
Homemade Pastelitos de Guayaba for the win! 🏆
Recipe link in profile☝🏼
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bit.ly/2esihpI
#cubanfood #cuban #pastelitos #guayaba #thefoodofmypeople #mybigfatcubanfamily
Looking forward to Noche Buena like… 🎄💃🏻🥳
Who’s with me? 🇨🇺🎄#cuban #cubanchristmas #nochebuena #mybigfatcubanfamily #arbolitodenavidad
Pro tip: Always end a Cuban meal with espresso. Ya Pro tip: Always end a Cuban meal with espresso. Ya tu sabes! 🇨🇺😉You can find these digital downloads in my Etsy shop for only $12. 😱Buen Provecho! 🥘☕️http://etsy.me/1VAIQYo#martadarbydesigns #cubanfood
#comidacubana🇨🇺 #foodposters #thefoodofmypeople🇨🇺
Going into Cyber Monday like, 🗣️“Mas espres Going into Cyber Monday like, 🗣️“Mas espresso, por favor!” 🇨🇺☕️
Cuban Coffee poster digital download available in my shop. 😉 Ya tu sabes.http://etsy.me/2gcn1PT#cybermonday
#CubanFood #CafeCubano #Coffee #CubanCoffee #Cuban #Cuba
It‘s time to start making Crema de Vie for all t It‘s time to start making Crema de Vie for all the people who are on The Nice List. 🇨🇺🎅🏻🎁🤩🎄❤️I’ve included printable tags because I’m a giver that way.😉
You’re welcome. ❤️https://bit.ly/3nKgVpG#cubanchristmas #cremadevie #nochebuena #ohthecubanity #mybigfatcubanfamily
Now that we’re stuffed with turkey and wondering Now that we’re stuffed with turkey and wondering what to do next…Let’s shop! 😂🤣But seriously, check out my Etsy shop, Marta Darby Designs right now. I’m offering digital downloads on all my food posters. ‼️My fam is still singing my praises over the NocheBuena poster.
🎶🏆🎄☺️But I also have Cuban, Cuban Desserts, Puerto Rican, Mexican, American and most Latin countries represented. 🇨🇺🎉🎁All the digital downloads in my shop are only $12. 😱
Link in profile☝🏼
Have fun shopping! 🛒#mybigfatcubanfamily
#thefoodofmypeople🇨🇺
#NocheBuenahttp://etsy.me/1VAIQYo
And so it begins: the shopping, the delegating, th And so it begins: the shopping, the delegating, the decorating, the slicing, and dicing as we prepare for the Big Day. 🦃🍁🥧🍽️
Let me make your like easier.
Play this Cuban Cooking Playlist and échale your own salsita to the preparations.
What are you waiting for? A gozar se ha dicho! 🎶💃🏻http://bit.ly/2fjIBy9(Link in profile☝🏼)#mybigfatcubanfamily
#belikemarta 🖖🏼😎
#JapiSanGuibin
Wrapping up Hispanic Heritage Month with a tasty g Wrapping up Hispanic Heritage Month with a tasty giveaway sponsored by my friends at @cafelallave.
☕️💚🗝️To enter you must pop over to my blog and answer some questions about your coffee habits.  Not too personal, I promise. 😉
We have all week to get to know each other. Let’s make it so!🥳https://bit.ly/3T9RrCiClick on the link in my bio and find yourself at my blog and leave the comment there. Thank you for your infinite patience. 🙏🏼
I’m so excited to get this Giveaway going!
For me, Hispanic Heritage Month must be celebrated For me, Hispanic Heritage Month must be celebrated with The Food Of My People. 🇨🇺What an absolute delight to find  delicious Cuban food right here in Downtown Disney. 🎉
@kikiscubanfoodtruck was every thing my Cuban-food-craving-heart could ever desire.
🇨🇺🥳❤️We pretty much ordered everything on the menu: Cubanos, Yuca Frita, maduros, black beans, papas rellenas, and lechón asado; all cooked to perfection and washed down happily with Materva, Iron Beer, and Malta Hatuey. 🍺Kiki herself is a talented red-headed Cuban beauty who runs the truck with boyfriend, Mitchell and represents us so very well. 👩🏻‍🦰Full disclosure: I judge every Cuban restaurant by their black beans. (It’s true.) Theirs were pretty perfect. 🙌🏼So proud of this Cubanita! We will most certainly follow this delicious food truck around the Southland.
Thank you, @kikiscubanfoodtruck for your gracious hospitality. 😘If you’re in Southern California, go find this truck and tell them Marta sent you! 👋🏼Also, the black beans?
Five Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#thefoodofmypeople
#mybigfatcubanfamily
#belikemarta 🖖🏼😎
It is what it is. 🤷🏼‍♀️🇨🇺😉# It is what it is. 🤷🏼‍♀️🇨🇺😉#ohthecubanity
#belikemarta 🖖🏼😎
I started blogging 16 years ago. 🤯 I’ve share I started blogging 16 years ago. 🤯 I’ve shared stories and memories and all the relajo that is my real life.😁I have had many highs and lows in all these 16 years.🎢And I’m grateful for all of you who have helped me keep going. 🥳Happy Sweet 16 to me! 🇨🇺💝Swing by the blog this week and say hello. 👋🏼
(click the link in profile☝🏼)Que siga la tradición y el relajo!💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻#mybigfatcubanfamily
#quesigalatradicion
#belikemarta 🖖🏼😎https://bit.ly/3CuHFof
Our favorite Cuban bakery here in California is fe Our favorite Cuban bakery here in California is featured on “The American Story” podcast. Listen. And love.
🎙🇨🇺🧁🇺🇸❤️Link in profile☝🏼https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-cakes/id1474881598?i=1000580776224#portosbakery #cubanfood
Felicidades a todos que celebran este día de la c Felicidades a todos que celebran este día de la caridad. 🙏🏼❤️🥳My story about Cachita:http://bit.ly/15bs9I4(Check my Instagram profile for the link☝🏼)#virgendelacaridad #itsacubanthing🇨🇺
#patronsaintofcuba
🚨My son the actor: @therealjondarby is loving i 🚨My son the actor: @therealjondarby is loving it! ❤️ His @mcdonalds commercial just dropped.
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Can you say “crazy-happy Cuban mom?? 🖖🏼😎Also, are you craving hash browns now? 🥳
🗣Ya tu sabes!#mcdonalds #hashbrowns #mysontheactor  #mynigfatcubanfamily #managementmontage
#eristalentagency
Authentic. Homemade. Cuban. Mantecado. Ice Cream. Authentic. Homemade. Cuban. Mantecado. Ice Cream. The recipe is up on my blog and there's much rejoicing in my world. 🎉
Just in time for #nationalicecreamday July19th. #weallscream #itsacubanthing #mantecado #mybigfatcubanfamily #CubanFoodhttp://bit.ly/1f8Gv42
How do you make a s’more Cuban? 🤔🇨🇺 Wit How do you make a s’more Cuban? 🤔🇨🇺
With Maria cookies, of course! 🤯
Happy Independence Day, my friends!💥🇺🇸
I’m proud to be a naturalized American citizen.
“Abre que voy! Cuida’o con los callos!” 💃🏻🇨🇺-🇺🇸❤️http://bit.ly/Cubansmores#thefoodofmypeople🇨🇺 #4thofjuly #cubanamerican
WINNER!! 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to @chHapp WINNER!! 🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations to @chHappy First Day of Summer!☀️
Let’s get this party started with a @cafelallave espresso gift box giveaway! ☕️🎉
Take a look at my blog for all the details.https://bit.ly/3n7pxbuTo enter:
1. Like this post on Instagram❤️
2. Follow @cafelallave
3. Tag 2 other espresso loving friends. ☕️🥰
4. Repost on your stories for an extra entry.🥳*Valid in the U.S.A. Only. Winner will be announced on Monday, June 27th, 2022 at 11 am PST.#cafelallave #ohthecubanity
Celebrating my 67th trip around the sun ☀️ and Celebrating my 67th trip around the sun ☀️ and trying to up my selfie game. 🤳🏻
I’m alive and I’m 67. 🎉
Not gonna lie: I’m super proud of making it to “estas alturas.” 🤩
Happy Birthday to ME! 🥳
“Que siga la tradición!”💃🏻#BeLikeMarta 🖖🏼😎
#mybigfatcubanfamily
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FEATURED POSTS

  • Crema de Vie – A Cuban Family Tradition
    December 10, 2018
  • Sweet 16
    October 3, 2022
  • I’m Loving It
    September 9, 2022
  • My Big Fat Cuban Cooking Playlist
    November 21, 2016
  • Pastelitos de guayaba recipe with picturesPastelitos de Guayaba Recipe (Guava Pastry)
    July 27, 2016

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