Marta here: Through my blog I've been privileged to meet so many wonderful Cubans, who represent the very best of our Cuban exile community. One author in particular has been an inspiration to me since my very first blog post right here on My Big, Fat, Cuban Family titled, like his book, Life on the hyphen... His name is Gustavo ...
Cuando Sali de Cuba – Fernan’s Story (A Giveaway)
Marta here: A friend called me recently: "There's a new book called, The Cubans. You're mentioned in it." I was intrigued and contacted the author, Fernando Hernandez who very kindly agreed, not only to share his story, but to share his book with MBFCF readers. First, let's let Fernan tell his own ...
It Can Wait®. Take the Pledge. (A Winner)
{Disclosure: This post is part of a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and . I also received the same AT&T "ItCanWait" gift bag that I'm giving away. The opinions are my own.} I'm so proud that my family and I are part of movement.I'm a big believer in the fact that no text is worth ...
We Visited Coffee Heaven and Lived to Tell the Tale
I like love coffee. It's part of my Cuban DNA. Growing up in a Cuban household, coffee was The Staple that was ever-present. I can remember having café con leche for breakfast before school. Of course, this was back in the day when no one was calling the authorities if children were given caffeine. But I digress.... Eric's coffee ...
Cachita
When I was very small, maybe about 5 years old, my parents took me to Santiago de Cuba to visit "El Cobre." Santiago de Cuba is about five hundred plus miles from the city of Havana. I remember it being a long and dusty car trip. But we got to stay in a hotel and eat at restaurants. This is pretty much all I can recall about the travel itself, but ...
It Can Wait. A (Blackberry) Giveway
{Disclosure: This post is part of a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and . I also received the same AT&T "ItCanWait" gift bag that I'm giving away. The opinions are my own.} I have my phone on me pretty much all the time. I'm guessing it's the same for most of you. That's the world ...
Hurry Up….and wait
My 17 year old son, Jonathan has recently been wanting to pursue a career in acting. I've always enjoyed watching Jon on the stage, but this whole Hollywood thing has some big hurdles to overcome. So a few months ago he signed up with a casting agency and he's already gotten paid for a couple of background gigs which makes him a working actor. ...
Cuban Heritage Day At Dodger Stadium – A Winner
What do I love more than Cubaneo*? I can't think of anything off the top of my head. (I know. However, the "husband and kids" answer is way too easy, but that's not important right now.) (*Cubaneo is when a bunch of Cubans are together and trying to talk over each other. It's an amazing thing.) We're going to the ...
Viva Los Dodgers – A Giveaway
{Disclosure: This post is not compensated by any organization, nor affiliated in any way with the Los Angeles Dodgers. I, personally, just have some extra tickets that I'd love to give away.} Cubans and Baseball. A Love Affair. The Cuban love of the game of baseball is legendary. From the late 1800's when the Almendares began ...
It Can Wait.
{Disclosure: This post is part of a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and . The opinions are my own.} As you know, if you've been reading my blog for a while, I have four (now) grown children. Lucy and Jonathan are both still at home and Jonathan, will be eighteen in December. He won't get his drivers ...
