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Hogwarts Halloween

October 30, 2020 By Marta Darby 3 Comments

I always say that "Halloween is the friendliest holiday." (You may quote me.) It's the one time of the year when everyone opens their doors and greets their neighbors. I think it's a beautiful thing to see the parade of tiny princesses and superheroes coming up the sidewalk. Makes me totally happy.  Since we became grandparents, and the boys have ...

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Freaky Fruits and Spooky Sauces

September 27, 2019 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

Put down your pumpkin spice lattes, kids! I've got something you're going to like so much better. Does everyone know that it’s Freaky Fruit season? I know NOW. I did NOT know this tasty tidbit until my friends over at Melissa’s Produce (who know this kind of stuff; see this article) sent over a box of this season’s freakies (<--is that a word?) ...

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There’s No Place Like Home

November 8, 2017 By Marta Darby 11 Comments

I'd like to be able to report that I had a Master Plan from the beginning, but that would be a lie.  I'm talking about Halloween 2017 At The Darby's. I'm about to let you in on my creative process and how my family works with me to make me crazy help me make it happen. In this case, I had seen a friend's Facebook post last year. (Last year!) ...

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Behind the Scenes at the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Press Junket

December 16, 2015 By Marta Darby

I get to attend some pretty amazing events as part of my blog life, but none more anticipated (and shrouded in secrecy) as the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Press Junket. I received the coveted invitation which was pretty much a 'save the date' with no information as to the time and place. Can you imagine? Of course, I responded ...

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Here, have some “Pi”

October 30, 2013 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

Do you love fall? I truly do. Although, here in Southern California, Fall is a little schizophrenic. We have very cool and blustery days and then the sun will come out and suddenly it's just a regular beach day. It even rained one day in September. We didn't know how to act, of course. We just don't know how to "do" weather. However, the calendar ...

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October 31st.

October 31, 2012 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

I've been saying from the beginning of this month that I was too tired to "do" Halloween this year. I insisted that they were getting too old for this. (Notice I didn't say the "I" on that one? I know. Shut up.) Let's just shut off all the lights and sit upstairs in the dark and watch movies and ignore the ...

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When the Zombie Apocalypse Happens, Havana Will Be Ready

October 3, 2012 By Marta Darby 14 Comments

And now for something completely different.... I don't usually enjoy horror movies. Wait. Let me rephrase. I don't like horror movies. At all. In fact, I hate them. They're usually so... well, horrific. (But I did enjoy An American Werewolf in London back in the day, mostly because of the comedic elements, but I'll deny it if ...

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Cuando Sali de Cuba – Elena’s Story

October 2, 2012 By Marta Darby 65 Comments

Marta here: Most Cubans are familiar with Santayana Jewelers. They are a mainstay of the Cuban exile community in Miami. I'm delighted that Elena Santayana has graciously agreed to share her family's stories. Her memories of growing up Santayana are both hilarious and poignant. (Translations to her Cubanisms are marked with a red * and are at the ...

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My (Super) Hero

April 3, 2012 By Marta Darby 13 Comments

A few months ago, my son, Jonathan (16) breathlessly runs in. "Mom, you've got to see this!" He then proceeds to show me the following movie trailer:Explosions! People in peril! ! MARVEL SUPERHEROES ! ! (Win.Win.WIN!) He knows (because I've told him repeatedly, as I have all four of my kids) that I was a nerdy ...

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No “El Tri-co-tri” for you!

October 31, 2011 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

My mom calls. "Van a ir al tri-co-tri?" She's asking if the kids are going out and Trick or Treating. El Tri-co-tri. You have to say it phonetically, TREE-COH-TREE. It's what Trick or Treat sounds like with a Cuban accent. The "El" is just to make it grammatically correct.  El Tri-co-tri. Noun. (Or verb?) The act of dressing up and begging for ...

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It’s time to get busy to welcome the New Year on It’s time to get busy to welcome the New Year once again! 🥳
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This is why I keep getting invited to holiday part This is why I keep getting invited to holiday parties.
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Pro tip: Always end a Cuban meal with espresso. Ya Pro tip: Always end a Cuban meal with espresso. Ya tu sabes! 🇨🇺😉You can find these digital downloads in my Etsy shop for only $12. 😱Buen Provecho! 🥘☕️http://etsy.me/1VAIQYo#martadarbydesigns #cubanfood
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It‘s time to start making Crema de Vie for all t It‘s time to start making Crema de Vie for all the people who are on The Nice List. 🇨🇺🎅🏻🎁🤩🎄❤️I’ve included printable tags because I’m a giver that way.😉
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Now that we’re stuffed with turkey and wondering Now that we’re stuffed with turkey and wondering what to do next…Let’s shop! 😂🤣But seriously, check out my Etsy shop, Marta Darby Designs right now. I’m offering digital downloads on all my food posters. ‼️My fam is still singing my praises over the NocheBuena poster.
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And so it begins: the shopping, the delegating, th And so it begins: the shopping, the delegating, the decorating, the slicing, and dicing as we prepare for the Big Day. 🦃🍁🥧🍽️
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Wrapping up Hispanic Heritage Month with a tasty g Wrapping up Hispanic Heritage Month with a tasty giveaway sponsored by my friends at @cafelallave.
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For me, Hispanic Heritage Month must be celebrated For me, Hispanic Heritage Month must be celebrated with The Food Of My People. 🇨🇺What an absolute delight to find  delicious Cuban food right here in Downtown Disney. 🎉
@kikiscubanfoodtruck was every thing my Cuban-food-craving-heart could ever desire.
🇨🇺🥳❤️We pretty much ordered everything on the menu: Cubanos, Yuca Frita, maduros, black beans, papas rellenas, and lechón asado; all cooked to perfection and washed down happily with Materva, Iron Beer, and Malta Hatuey. 🍺Kiki herself is a talented red-headed Cuban beauty who runs the truck with boyfriend, Mitchell and represents us so very well. 👩🏻‍🦰Full disclosure: I judge every Cuban restaurant by their black beans. (It’s true.) Theirs were pretty perfect. 🙌🏼So proud of this Cubanita! We will most certainly follow this delicious food truck around the Southland.
Thank you, @kikiscubanfoodtruck for your gracious hospitality. 😘If you’re in Southern California, go find this truck and tell them Marta sent you! 👋🏼Also, the black beans?
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I started blogging 16 years ago. 🤯 I’ve share I started blogging 16 years ago. 🤯 I’ve shared stories and memories and all the relajo that is my real life.😁I have had many highs and lows in all these 16 years.🎢And I’m grateful for all of you who have helped me keep going. 🥳Happy Sweet 16 to me! 🇨🇺💝Swing by the blog this week and say hello. 👋🏼
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🚨My son the actor: @therealjondarby is loving i 🚨My son the actor: @therealjondarby is loving it! ❤️ His @mcdonalds commercial just dropped.
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Can you say “crazy-happy Cuban mom?? 🖖🏼😎Also, are you craving hash browns now? 🥳
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