Making Cuban coffee is more art than science. I think I learned how to make Cuban coffee when I was about 8 years old and able to maneuver in the kitchen without hurting anything. It wasn't just a matter of making the coffee itself, there had to be a frothy topping to that café and just the right amount of sweetness. Of course, like anything ...
Fabulous Summer Fun – Disney Style
Last week I was privileged to be a part of the kick-off for some really amazing summer fun at the Disneyland Resort. I feel sooo accidentally cool to be considered part of the "new media." We got to preview the new Little Mermaid ride, Ariel's Undersea Adventure which was as cute and clever as you may imagine.Sitting two ...
Exact change.
I've homeschooled my kids for years now. Ever since Lucy and Jonathan were both in elementary school. Last semester they both went to the Cooler-Than-Thou Local Art School. But the days there were way too long for people who were used to having lots of time to do their own creative stuff and they both independently decided they wanted to come ...
Cooking With the Troops (a lo Cubano)
I've gotten the opportunity to do many cool things because of this blog. I continue to be amazed at what this particular platform has afforded me in my life. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, I received an invitation that knocked the wind out of me and left me sitting on the ground weeping like the little girl I am. Val ...
Nestle’s Giveaway – A Winner
First of all, can I just say that you are quite an impressive group of bakers. I loved what each of you had to share in the comment section and I appreciate each of you taking the time to comment and give me some of that Nestle® love. I'm so glad I don't have to choose a winner based on merit. *wipes forehead* This was a completely random ...
N-E-S-T-L-E-S……A Giveaway
When I was a kid, it was a given that Nestlés made the very best choc-olate. If you're over a certain age, you're totally singing that in your head, aren't you? You are. It's true. Embrace it. Imagine my delight to be invited to spend an entire day in the Nestlé Kitchens!They invited me and a few other Latina Bloggers for an ...
The Bible – the Original Novela
As you know, my mom is 97. I always feel compelled to tell her age when I'm writing about her because:It makes the story I'm about to tell that much more amazing. Nobody makes 97 year olds anymore like the one that happens to be my mother. ;-)Luza (my 97 year old mom - See? I did it again) is constantly reading. She always has a book ...
Marta’s Birthday Month®
I know. Everyone else celebrates their birthDAY. And some clever folks even celebrate Birthday Week, which I did, too, until I said to myself, "Self, we should try to see if we can drag out this birthday celebration stuff for the entire month of May." No, I don't really talk to myself that way....or maybe I do, but that's not ...
Gnomeo & Juliet and I am Number Four – DVD Winner
Thanks to all of you who entered the giveaway for these fabulous Disney Picture DVDs: Gnomeo & Juliet and I Am Number Four.Congratulations to: ********************************************Andria said...- Candle in the Wind - I already wear glasses and it's a pain to have to wear the 3-D ones on top. So, I don't enjoy the ...
Winner – Voices from Mariel Giveaway
First, I'd like to thank all of you who sent in your "leaving Cuba" stories.The heartbreak and beauty of them is something that I think I'm going to start sharing regularly here on my blog. Thank you, again, my friends.I numbered each entry and plugged the numbers into the True Random Number Generator at Random.org which ...
