"You have to see this movie." I love conversations that begin this way. With a command. That means my friend, who knows me intimately, has something to share that I would love. And, in this case, MUST SEE. Further explanation comes: "It's got salsa music and Cuban food. You have to see this movie." There's ...
Arroz con Maiz Recipe – An Original Thanksgiving Side Dish Cuban-style
Thanksgiving with my big, fat, Cuban family is usually a very typical American feast. But because my family has so many amazing cooks, we're often trying new recipes and sometimes we like to put a spin on some old classics. Our turkeys have run the gamut from deep-fried to classically oven-baked to (my favorite) the Guavalicious ...
We Did the Conga at the Hollywood Bowl. Thank you, Gloria.
Eric and I went to see Gloria Estefan perform at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night.Let me just tell you how beautifully our Southern California weather performed as well. It was that magical kind of summer night - Not too hot. Not too cold. A slight Summer breeze. Seriously, So Cal. You sooo won.Of course, you know how much I love the ...
Cuban Poster – Comida Cubana Subway Art – The Winners
Reading through all of your responses to my last post and Cuban poster giveaway, I was blown away by your tender and loving descriptions of the Cuban food we've all been raised on. Remember that time I made a giant vat of picadillo?This is the language that we speak, isn't it? The language of sofrito and abuelas and cumin and ...
Cuban Poster – Comida Cubana Subway Art – A Giveaway
My kitchen is, along with the rest of my house, freakishly small cozy and cottage-like. There's barely enough room for one person to turn around in. Having two people in there trying to get a hot meal on the table necessitates some intricate choreography.I'm truly not complaining. I am glad it's not very big. If it were, I ...
Cuban Heritage Day and the Dodgers – Stuff You Need
I'm still recovering from the LA Cuban Festival last weekend. Thanks to all of you who came out and said hello. Also, if you have a photo of us together (and we look cute), please send it to me! Today's post is really a PSA for Cuban Heritage Day at Dodger Stadium. Cuban Heritage Day at Dodger Stadium is coming up next month on ...
Cuban Poster: Comida Cubana Subway Art
Words + Cuban Food = Comida Cubana on a subway style Cuban poster! I know. The whole thing kind of blows your mind, right? I've designed a beautiful Cuban poster in a "subway art" style in 2 popular sizes. (Note: The red water mark at the bottom is not on the finished Cuban poster.) I have 2 poster sizes ...
Los Angeles Cuban Festival – A Winner
Me and Amy with PitbullI love doing giveaways here on my blog. I seriously love hearing from you folks and I appreciate that you take the time to write out some thoughtful responses to my questions. Thanks for all your input. I'm delighted that I can now add to my growing list of "Best Cuban Restaurants in the LA Area." Thanks, ...
Los Angeles Cuban Festival – A Giveaway
Living in Southern California, it's sometimes difficult to find Cubans living nearby. Which is why I'm super delighted to be involved in this year's LA Cuban Festival. It's the very best place to celebrate all the things that we love most about being Cuban. It's a wonderful event bringing together our people for a fun day ...
Arroz con Salchichas Recipe
Smells Like Cuban FoodYou know you’re in a Cuban home if, when you walk in, you can smell The Smell. You know what I’m talking about - that unmistakable, mouth-watering, oh-so-inviting, my-mom-is-amazing, God-I-love-Cuban-food smell.It all begins with a simple onion, a luscious green bell pepper and some garlic cloves – The Trifecta of Cuban ...
