When it comes to holidays, particularly what I call "Hallmark Holidays," (those are the ones where you can usually get away with just giving a card, but that's not important right now) I have always encouraged my kids to take it a step higher and do something thoughtful and more heartfelt. Particularly for Father's Day. Dad has ...
Espresso time! And the winner is…
I was quite pleased as I read the comments on the How to Make Cuban Coffee With Killer Espuma post. Most of you are of the Old Stovetop School of Cuban Coffee Making Goodness. (Yay!) And can I just tell you right now how much I love when you tell me about even the minutia of your life? I feel like we're sharing a cafecito at my kitchen table. ...
How to make Cuban coffee with KILLER espuma. You’re welcome.
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 ...
