I don't get to see all of my big, fat, Cuban family as often as I'd like.Don't get me wrong. My sisters and I and their families who live nearby are in each other's lives and business a good chunk of the time (obviously, if you've been reading my blog for a while you know this, but that's not important right now). But of course, being Cuban, ...
How lucky can you get?
It's taken me a full week to sort through the hundreds of pictures and the range of emotions that my nephew's wedding evoked. I know. Everyone who's older than 20 does one of those "I remember when....." things. I think that's what's so lovely about weddings. So many of those present are thinking the I-remember-when thoughts about the bride or ...
“MBFCF makes us LOL”
Isn't that an awesome title? Well, I think so and Mami agrees with me (Yes, it's me, Kikita). I also loved the name of the blog that used the above title to give our big, fat Cuban family (as Carrie says) a shout out:You can read what they wrote about us here. And if (after reading the comments section) you decide you want to buy a cookbook, you ...
The Perfect Blend
I just got back from Miami and I’ve got to admit: If there’s one thing Cubans know how to do well (besides dancing and cooking and arguing, but that’s not important right now =D), it’s how to make the Best Coffee on This Earth. Seriously, every Cuban home I was lucky enough to have been a guest in, served the most delicious, practically perfect, ...
VIOLETAS FOUND!
Kikita here. Back in Cali and (mostly) recovered from my jet lag. And smelling FABULOUS!While I was still in Miami, I followed some nifty (yes, nifty) advice and took Mami and myself to Sentir Cubano in hopes of finding my much desired Cuban music. Well, they did not have the coveted Cuban Music I was looking for (I had something very ...
My Big, Fat, Noisy Cuban After-Party (come on – do The Wave with us…)
Exhausted but happy. So much I want to share.The wedding was last night and it was fabulous, but I have to have some functioning brains cells to do it justice, so I will save posting about that until I get home. I've had some incredible experiences with my family this weekend, but seriously, the after-party at my cousin's house tops them all. ...
My Big, fat, Cuban Family Party (together) before the Wedding
Today's the wedding day. We've been anxiously awaiting this chance to have a big, fat, Cuban family wedding in Miami. Today is that day. People, we're out of our skin excited! To be together, to be a family, to welcome more family, to poke fun at each other, to laugh together, to dance together, to tell jokes and family stories. To celebrate being ...
La Que Manda
Kikita here. And no, I'm no longer alone. And no, it's no longer raining. Mami arrived late last night and she brought the sun with her. She had the smoothest flight ever (one of the flight attendants was studying to be a chiropractor so they offered her a free neck massage!). We woke up to sunshine - something I haven't ...
Code Red
Prepare yourself South Florida..... The last few days have been a flurry of texts and phone calls between my mom and my sisters and my cousins and my nieces and myself.My big, fat, Cuban family is preparing to invade Miami. (Ay Dios mio!) Michael and Kimberly are getting married on Friday. (Yay!) And because of the nature of weddings and all the ...
Sometimes it’s hard to be me . . .
The "Kikita's Alone in Florida" saga continues . . . After the Chinese food debacle (ok, so I should have known better, but I'd been traveling all day and I was tired), I decided my first order of business should be to venture out and find the nearest grocery store, preferably Publix. This choice came primarily because after dinner last night ...
