There are things I like and there are things I love. (I'm not talking about the obvious, like husband and kids and grandsons.) Right now there are a few things in my life that have I more than love. Truthfully, I'm a little obsessed with them. I know you'll appreciate these as much as I do, because you have excellent ...
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Cafe La Llave Fresh From the Pod
Every year in October I celebrate how long I've been in the blogosphere. Because I think milestones should be acknowledged and celebrated. It turns out that this happens to be my 13th year and I'm super proud of that. *takes bow* Please read my blog post, "Thirteen." Every year in the month of October I celebrate with giveaways from my favorite ...
Honey Balsamic Chicken and Veggie One Pan Meal
I've been up to my eyeballs in holiday planning. Wait. Did I hear one of you say, "Too soon?" I know. But if I don't start now, the magic doesn't quite happen like I want it to, so here we are. And because, holiday magic isn't going to make itself, I have to start making plans ASAP. So, I am particularly excited to share today's Challenge from ...
Havana 78 Soaps
We're already into November and I can hardly believe that the month of October FLEW by. Se fue en un suspiro, as my mom would say. But I still have a few more wonderful giveaways for you from some fabulous Cuban merchants to celebrate my 13 Years in the Blogosphere. Let's just say I'm running on Cuban Time and call it good. Ya tu sabes. Today, ...
The Food of My People
Today's giveaway is my very own. I thought you'd enjoy a poster of Cuban food for your kitchen, or living room, or dorm room. I don't know where you'd hang it, but I know you're going to love it. I'm celebrating, not just being in the Blogosphere for 13 years, but I also have a shop that's been doing very well, thanks for asking. Marta Darby ...
Celebrating Your Cubanity With Santayana Jewelers
As I'm continuing to celebrate my 13 Years in the Blogosphere, I have to mention the relationships that I've developed through my blog, because those are the things I treasure most. My Big Fat Cuban Family consists of a lot of people. Besides my 4 sisters and my brother, my 4 kids and their significant others, my 2 gorgeous grandsons, and a large ...
Albisa Candles – Home of the Cuban Bread
A few weeks ago an Instagram post was brought to my attention. I was tagged in a photo of a candle. Interesting but what does that have to do with...WHAT?! It's scented like Cuban Bread??!! This immediately caught my imagination. What is this sorcery? I reposted it and shared it with my followers online. With the ...
You Totally Need Guavette in Your Life
I'm continuing to celebrate my 13 Years in the Blogosphere and it's been an absolutely wonderful experience for me. Mostly because I'm so delighted to introduce so many fabulous businesses to you this month. Today I'd like to introduce you to Guavette. Her real name is Yvette Aguilera and she's a lover of all things Guava. Because Cuban! ...
I Have 3 Words For You: Pin Pan Pun
Growing up in our Cuban household, we entertained regularly and always ALWAYS! had overnight guests. Anyone visiting our area code for any reason meant that an invitation was extended for them to stay with us. Of course. It's the Cuban way. The invitation to stay with us came with unspoken instructions: You kids will have to bust out the folding ...
Thirteen
It just so happens that this day, October 1st, 2019 marks the 13th year that I've called myself a Blogger and have inhabited this space on the internet. I think this makes me The Oldest Living Blogger, but that's not important right now. Thirteen years! That's like a cute, but smart-mouthed teenager! Or perhaps, out here in the Blogosphere ...
Freaky Fruits and Spooky Sauces
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?) ...
Pero… Let Me Tell You!
Nothing delights me more than to find other like-minded Cuban Cubiches. I remember when I was growing up here in Southern California and other Cubans were hard to come by. It was always a big deal to find out someone was Cuban. Like finding buried treasure. Speaking of treasure, I want to share with you a fabulous podcast based out of Miami ...
Food From Around The World
You may be wondering what I do in my spare time. You know, when I'm not galavanting around Southern California dancing in a MiTu Abuela video with Elvis Crespo or seeing the latest Disney movies or throwing parties. I cook, of course. And eat. I even do some laundry. And as any foodie worth their salt (see what I did there? SALT!) I try new ...
Pastelitos de Guayaba Recipe
Marta's Homemade Pastelitos de Guayaba Recipe My husband is an Internet Marketing Guy. (He prefers to be called “The Marketing Guru,” but that’s not important right now.) He tells me search engine facts like: “Your site has had X number of hits today.” This information totally makes me feel cool, although I’m a little puzzled by how it is that ...
8 Rules to Getting Your House Cuban Clean®
I wrote the following after years of struggle, not with dirt or cleanliness, but with guilt that my house was never clean enough. I hope it proves cathartic for those of you raised in homes where Cuban Clean® was a thing. Also, this is NOT a sponsored post. This is The World According to Marta. This is the time of year when you throw open all the ...
My Big Fat Cuban Love Song Playlist
Valentine's Day, 1961 was our very first day in America. Read about that here and here. It's always a bittersweet date for me because I remember those difficult early days, but it's also a sweet holiday to celebrate with my husband. As you can imagine, Valentine's Day stirs up all kinds of crazy roller-coaster type emotions in me. In honor of my ...
