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Thanksgiving

Elena Ruz Turkey, Guava & Cream Cheese Sliders Recipe

November 21, 2017 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

Ah, Thanksgiving.  I love this holiday so much. I love that a day has been set aside to give thanks. And I have so very much to be grateful for.  I especially love knowing that families across the country are gathered together around the family table, because to me that is an absolutely sacred space.  I have posted about how I go about styling ...

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The Mandatory “Things I’m Grateful For” Post

November 23, 2016 By Marta Darby 3 Comments

Okay, so it's not really mandatory to do this, but I can't help but want to share all the things I'm grateful for as we approach Thanksgiving Day. I have to start with my family. Because, pretty much my life begins and ends with them. From their smiles to their crazy-making messes, they are the people who keep me engaged and moving forward. And ...

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My Big Fat Cuban Cooking Playlist

November 21, 2016 By Marta Darby 5 Comments

As we head into the holidays, we are marking the beginning of what my dad used to call The Gran Comelatas. There's going to be lots of eating which means there's going to be lots of cooking. Lots and lots of cooking. And eating. And so on, and so on... I don't know about you, but there's nothing that makes me happier in the kitchen than some ...

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Everyone’s Invited

November 21, 2013 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

Everyone knows that Thanksgiving lands on the 4th Thursday of November. So, it's not like it's a big surprise that Thanksgiving this year will be celebrated on the....4th Thursday of November. This happens every single year. 4th Thursday = Thanksgiving. We have already discussed and decided that the Thanksgiving celebration will take ...

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Styling a Quick and Easy DIY Thanksgiving

November 12, 2013 By Marta Darby 7 Comments

I love a beautifully set table. I do. It doesn't have to be fancy or elegant, although it could be. My preference is for fun and welcoming. Here are some examples of Thanksgiving tables that I've done in the past here, here, and here. Today I want to share how I went about styling my Thanksgiving tables last year. So, buckle in and welcome to my ...

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Nochebuena is coming and everyone’s invited!

December 9, 2012 By Marta Darby 4 Comments

We Cubans celebrate December the 24th. It's our BIG Christmas celebration with the extended family. And when I say celebrate, I mean we pull out all the stops. It's a PARTY. The meal is usually roast pork (lechón asado), white rice, black beans, plantains, yuca con mojo. And a great big flan (and assorted sweets) for dessert. It's ...

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Giving Thanks

November 19, 2012 By Marta Darby 8 Comments

Thanksgiving is obviously a very uniquely American holiday. Which is the perfect time for us to celebrate because we're a uniquely American family. Cuban-American, that is. I have the privilege of hosting my big, fat, Cuban family here in my home this year. It's going to be a smaller group than usual. Only about 20 of us, because not ...

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Cuando Sali de Cuba – Edilia’s Story

October 15, 2012 By Marta Darby 4 Comments

Marta here: My heart was aching as I first read Edilia's story. Imagine being a newlywed in Castro's Cuba and looking for a chance to get out and start a new life. By Edilia Beltran Pinero My full name is Josefa Edilia Beltran Bermudez de Pinero.  I was 13 years old when Castro came into power.  I did not understand much ...

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Marta’s Cuban Christmas Shopping Guide: La Cantina

November 30, 2011 By Marta Darby 11 Comments

I am not the type to start decorating in November for Christmas. I know many of you do. I choose not to. I am patient when it comes to the festive home decor. I wait until about a week before Christmas to start. It's my own personal preference. I think it's just that much more magical, but that's not important right now. But I have ...

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Giving Thanks. A lo Cubano.

November 28, 2011 By Marta Darby 7 Comments

Our Thanksgiving was a simple and lovely affair where everyone pitched it to bring food and drinks and desserts.  There were only 28 of us for dinner and I wanted to keep everything simple, because as you know, my house is freakishly small. (As simple as is possible when those 28 people are Cubans.) So I pulled out my favorite Fiesta dishes ...

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