So we had a wonderful weekend in Mexico celebrating our anniversary. I didn't have my camera with me, so all I had was my phone for picture taking, and I was so glad because, seriously, you wouldn't believe half of the stuff we saw. Baja is like another planet. With the exception of the Rosarito Bed and Breakfast - emphasis on ...
Coming of age – the Cuban way
Okay. So you know that when it comes to my kids, I'm going to gush.Yes. There's going to be gushing. Just accept it. ("But why is she gushing today?")Well, because it's Lucy's birthday. Her 15th.Say it in Spanish now....quince...as in quinceañera. Her now-she-is-a-genuine-Cuban-woman age.Her ...
08.08.08
Sixteen years ago today, I said that I would.... take him to be my lawfully wedded husband, tohave and to hold, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from that day forwarduntil death did us part. Of course, those vows were easy to say, not knowing what was life had in store for us... But ...
Going south.
About 30 years ago (or... in another life) I was vacationing in Mexico and stumbled onto a lovely resort near Monterey, Mexico. The food was your high-end resort fare and with one exception, mostly forgettable. The exception? Avocado Cocktail.Like shrimp in cocktail sauce, but instead it was made with fresh Haas avocados. Genius! It remains, ...
Some Perks that come with being the First-born
Kikita here. You know, "La Hija de Marta La Cocinera de Babalú." (but only in the blog world)Otherwise, it's just Kikita. In case you didn't know, I live with my abuela (yes, Luza). In her house, above the mantel, there is this AWESOME picture of her (and my abuelo, Papi) with all of my tias and my tio. There are two factors to ...
“That’s MY mom!”
One of the most wonderful things about the ages of my kids is that they have always been in such different places in their lives that there's never been a dull moment. Amy was in Junior High when Jonathan was born, so I've had a teenager in the house for at least the last thirteen years except for thirty-three days in 2006 when Adam had turned ...
How about a little cheese with that whine?
I have finally managed to find my computer today in the Mess-That-is-My-House. I wanted the work done. I genuinely did. In fact, I pretty much badgered encouraged (=D) my husband to get the guys out here to work on the house as soon as possible.I just never stopped to ponder how it would affect my real life. I had visions of the beautiful look of ...
Eight is great. (yes, I can rhyme!)
She was born in 2000 on this date.I remember being in an emotional state.(I don't know if you can relate.) She's my Grand-niece, which makes me, not just her Aunt, but her Great. Being half-Cuban is her happy fate.(I'm a little alarmed by her growth-rate.) Her name is Daisy - let's just get that straight. She's not two, ...
3 with 6 zeros
I started reading Babalú blog a few years ago as a result of a Google search for “Cuba news.” From day one, I was hooked. The writing was always wonderful, sometimes provocative, but for the most part compelling. But the comments! There were people out there reading and caring and giving their opinions on what had been written. I loved the forum ...
“She’s THAT Marta??”
I never feel like I get enough time in Miami to see all the things I want to and visit with all the people I want to. (sigh) But my mom (yes, Luza, the 94 year old), has been there all summer. Which means she has connected with lots of people from her life. When she arrives in Miami the first thing she does is pull out her address book, sit ...
