I know.You come over here and read my blog all the time and you wonder . . . "What does Marta's voice sound like?" Well, here's your one big chance to find out. (Because I'm sure after they have me do this, they aren't likely to ask me to do it again, but that's not important right now. =D) I'll be co-hosting the Babalú Radio Hour with ...
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The Traveling Hat
This is my younger brother Jonathan. (Yes, it's Amy again.) Doesn't he look adorable in the hat? I think he knows it too and that's why he wears it everywhere he goes . . . no, the real reason he wears it so much is because his hair is in the awkward phase of turning curly and he hasn't quite figured out how to master it ...
Lost in Translation.
Amy here. (You know, The Blond One. Please bear that in mind as you read today.) Since Tio Timbiriche has been visiting from Cuba, I've been very busy showing him the sites of Southern Cali. I'm the official driver and, as such, I have certain responsibilities. For example, I have to tell him when I'll be picking him up (and ...
Comiendo de Cantina
Yesterday I made enough Arroz con Pollo to feed an army. Which is to say, to feed my family. =DEveryone who ate, had seconds. Okay, maybe even thirds. Not because they were hungry, but because the food tasted so great. And I made sooo much, I even had leftovers.My mom asked if they could take some home.Of course. Not a problem. Oops. No ...
Mad (Cuban) Mom in a Minivan
When I tell people that I homeschool my kids, they seem to be under the (very!) mistaken impression that it means that I have them chained to desks all day and they don't see another soul for hours, days and weeks. Who started this ridiculous myth? In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Right now, as I write this, Adam has a group of ...
By request. . .
Bistec de Palomilla.It was a holy moment.A very thin sliced top sirloin, marinated in garlic, lime and onion.Quick-fried, smothered with onion, topped with fresh parsley.There was so much emotion that went into this dish. Read about it here. And don't question those holy moments when they come and surprise you.They are a gift. ...
Dressing for success
Isn't she adorable? This is sweet CJ wearing a prototype of an apron for Marta's Cuban American Kitchen. Her grandma is my best friend and a dedicated lover of all things Cuban, but especially Cuban food. I get such a kick out of this. Some of my very first memories involve helping in the kitchen and of course, the greatest, most fun part was ...
“Hey! Isn’t that. . .?”
Amy and I were elected to go to the airport last week to pick up my Cuban uncle.His flight was delayed for over an hour which left us with that much time to people watch (my very, very! favorite spectator sport, but that's not important right now) at John Wayne Airport. I notice a familiar looking gentleman in the baggage claim area and start ...
La Misma Lengua
Que bolá?It's Amy, AGAIN. But my new Cuban nickname is Kikita. (more on that another day) Anyway, my uncle is in town. Ok, he's actually my mom's uncle which makes him my tio abuelo, but we call him Tio Timbiriche. (like I said, more on nicknames another day) So his first night in town, Luza (my abuela) has made congri as part of ...
Excuse me, Mr. Google?
Hello, mi gente! It's Amy again. I'm having issues. I need help. The other day, I was talking with my Mom and I was messing with her a bit when out-of-the-blue and for the first time in my life she exclaimed, "San Apapusio, baja!" Umm . . . what?? who?? Obviously, she was frustrated and asking for a particular Saint to come ...
