I had a craving.An intense craving for something impossibly sweet.And it couldn't be just anything sweet. I'm talking IMPOSSIBLY sweet. But preferably with a creamy texture and caramely taste. And it had to be something I could get my hands on pretty quickly because it was already 11:30 at night and I live in white-bread-Orange-County. ...
Cuban-American Life
I hope you enjoy my posts about my crazy and wonderful Cuban-American life.
Beta testing
I do a lot of stuff. A lot.In case you don't already know, I have an online shop called CubaToGo! (see link on left side there). I am constantly getting ideas of stuff I'd like to wear on a tshirt or cap, or even on a sticker or a mug. Always related to being Cuban, because, well.... I am Cuban. (And darn proud of it!) So, I had ...
No one mourns the wicked
We just recently went to see the musical, "Wicked." (Fabulous. I highly recommend it, but that's not important right now.) There are unconfirmed rumors flying around today that fidel castro is finally dead.My cell has been ringing off the hook and now this lyric from the musical keeps running through my head over and over: No one mourns ...
Cuban Pride
Adam comes bouncing in yesterday in his goofy black Cowboy-Superman hat and wearing this shirt. Yes, it says:"Proud Member of the Miami Mafia."And he does wear it with great pride. He's twenty-one and for the most part, politics do not usually interest him or his friends. But because he's Cuban American and because his mother has ...
Que hay? (“what is there?)
WARNING: this post is full of Cuban euphemisms and obscure Monty Python references. Read at your own personal peril. I had my mom with me this weekend.And I swear she was on the phone most of the time.Because there seems to be imminent news that she (and all of the international Cuban community) is anxiously expecting. Eric (who is of English ...
Yes, I think it will come in hANDY. =D
Eric went to the doctor the other day and brought this complimentary Web MD magazine home for me. Yes, that's Andy Garcia on the cover. And I'll bet the article was really interesting. I don't know. Because there were pictures, too. [sigh] ;-) ...
Pop Quiz
What do Elvis impersonators, white tigers, volcanoes, and the Beatles have to do with my life today? If you guessed "nothing" that would generally be true. =D But today, Lucy and I, along with my niece, Helen & her daughter Daisy, are driving to Las Vegas - woohoo! Road Trip! (home of all the best Elvis impersonators) to the Mirage Hotel (home ...
The genetic betrayal that is their legacy
So much for the romantic anniversary dinner... All four of the kids were excited to celebrate our anniversary with us.Lucy and Jonathan conspired to set a beautiful table. Amy and Adam showed up shortly after getting off work. They got us a fabulous Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker - which we will definitely love and use a lot - Thanks, guys! But, I'm ...
The Legend of Sylvia
We've got a dear family friend whom we'll call "Sylvia." We'll call her Sylvia because, well... that's her name. =D Sylvia is and has always been the representation of perfect Cuban womanhood to me. I've known Sylvia since I was a little Cuban girl and I have always marveled at how she manages to be consistently put together. ...
El Morro in my heart…
This is a postcard of El Morro Beach in Laguna from the 1930's. This is El Morro Beach in Laguna today. As in... where we were literally swimming earlier TODAY. I love Laguna, not just because of the beautiful coves, white sand and picture perfect surf. I love that the city of Laguna Beach has a certain nostalgic charm. It feels like a throwback ...
