Do you know what's better than receiving a super thoughtful gift in the mail? (Maybe some fresh baked homemade Pastelitos de Guayaba, but that's not important right now.) I'd say there's nothing more fun than having a package land on your doorstep and getting to unpack some awesome. I don't think Receiving Gifts is my particular brand of Love ...
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Saving for College – Too Soon?
Have you seen how quickly our grandsons are growing up? Asher is now 2 years old and in love with horses and dinosaurs - playing with and pretending to be - it's a delight to watch him grow. (Thank you, Skype!)Sebastian is now 5 months old. His latest activity is rolling over and pushing himself up to a Yoga-ish Downward Dog. It's endlessly ...
Doctor Strange Will Blow Your Mind
I have to start with a full disclosure here: I didn't really know much about Doctor Strange when I heard that this movie was going to be made. This character didn't seem to me to fit into the general Marvel Cinematic Universe. But if I have learned one lesson from Marvel, it is to TRUST. Time and time again they've managed to surprise and amaze ...
My Big Fat Cuban Family Cookbook Giveaway
Happy November, everyone! I have to confess that I've been a slacker. I have a few more sponsor giveaways that I was going to offer in my 10th Blogiversary Month of October. Obviously that didn't happen. I did host 4 fabulous giveaways so far, (the winners have already been chosen) but I have a few more to go. Do I have an excuse for my ...
Disney’s Princess Moana is Fierce
Walt Disney Animation Studios has done it again. No one is surprised, of course. When the Disney animators take on a project, they commit heart and soul. That's why Disney films are all instant classics. It's in their DNA.I had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek at the making of MOANA and spending a day with the crew who brought her to ...
Doctor Strange Brings Magic to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
I have to begin with a confession: Marvel brings out the Nerdiest Nerd in me. So when I was invited to a pre-screening of the new Marvel Doctor Strange movie recently I was prepared to let my Nerdy Self come out and play. You can then imagine what the press junket was like with a room full of Marvel Nerdy Nerds. (<--That should be a legit ...
Cuban Food Posters For The Win
More reminiscing about what I've been doing for the past 10 years here on the blog and another giveaway today. It starts with a beautiful sofrito. The intricate dance between the warm olive oil giving life and flavor to the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. I could write poetry about the perfection that is a sofrito that signals the beginning ...
On the Set of ABC’s American Housewife
The hardest job in the world? Being a mom. You put your heart and soul into raising people and while the rewards are indescribable, the weight of responsibility can be soul crushing. Ask any mom and they'd tell you that while all that is true, they wouldn't trade it for anything. Motherhood is the perfect dichotomy. Am I right? Along with this ...
Who’s a Hungry Cuban?
Blogging has afforded me the incredible blessing of meeting people from all over the country. Mostly Cubans who connect with my stories of growing up in the cultural weirdness of being 100% Cuban and 100% American. I have an online friend who is an accomplished chef in his own right, who makes an amazing paella. We connected over - what else? - ...
Santayana Brings the Charm
It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Santayana Jewelry. I think any Cuban worth their salt owns a piece by them. If you're interested in their "Coming to America" story - which I know you totally are - please click on this link, "Cuando Sali De Cuba, Elena's Story." You're welcome. As you probably have guessed by now, I'm still celebrating my 10 ...
