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Amy Kikita Hohneker

The EPIC Mr. Don’t Touch the Banana

December 29, 2009 By Marta Darby 5 Comments

The following post was written by Kikita, whose appreciation for bananas has led to endless laughter and entertainment. I can't tell you where or how it all started, but it started. I can only guess it happened on facebook because that's where most things happen these days.Let me be clear about something . . . I am not particularly fond ...

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Measuring Life

December 25, 2009 By Marta Darby 5 Comments

This is Kikita here to wish you all a Merry Christmas! As I'm sure most of you know by now, every year I cut together a family Christmas video. This year marked the 10 year anniversary of this tradition so I knew I had to really step things up. When looking back on all the things that happened in our family over the past year the re-occurring theme ...

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Whole lotta latte

December 10, 2009 By Marta Darby 18 Comments

Kikita here! Last week, Mami and I stumbled into a weird and wonderful world.(Ok, we didn't really stumble, we were invited and we took Lucy & Katie with us, but that's not important right now.) A land of milk and honey. (Ok, mostly milk and I don't think there was any honey at all, but that is not important right now ...

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He Danced With Me

December 4, 2009 By Marta Darby 5 Comments

The following post has been brought to you by the lovely and talented (and oh-so-humble) Kikita. About 10 years ago, when I was an adorable teenager who didn't remember much of the Spanish she'd spoken as a child, I saw the movie "Dance with Me." It was magical. There was a beautiful Puerto Rican guy (Chayanne) who was playing ...

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Jimmy Smits is Stalking Me.

October 10, 2009 By Marta Darby 3 Comments

Kikita here. You know, the Center of the Universe? =DI'm here to tell you that Jimmy Smits is following me around Los Angeles.Never mind that I live in Orange County.When Mami and I were sitting front row at the Andy Garcia concert, we saw Mr. Smits come in the side door. (Yes, he IS a part-owner of the Conga Room where Andy was playing, ...

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“Bet it all on black!”

September 2, 2009 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

This post has been brought to you courtesy of Kikita. After meeting Desi, Mami and I continued on our way to Fabulous Las Vegas. Right as we turned onto Las Vegas Blvd., Mami asked if I'd like to stop and take a picture at the classic sign. I was in a "seize the moment" kind of mood, so we did. (It feels like good luck/karma/whatever ...

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Must Have Cuban Coffee

August 27, 2009 By Marta Darby 3 Comments

Kikita wrote this post under the influence of caffeine. You have been warned.Mmmmmm . . . do you smell that? That is the smell of the perfect Café Cubano. One more time, deep breath . . . Yes! Glorious! Everyone grab your "tacita", sit back and enjoy it! What's that? YOU. DON'T. HAVE. ANY. CAFE???? **Kikita se desmayo!! (Kiki ...

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My Redemption Song

August 26, 2009 By Marta Darby 5 Comments

This post was written by Kikita. A few months ago I received an email in my inbox and all it had was a picture attached.This picture: Did I notice "El Gran Combo" (a group that, as a salsera, I have grown to love)? Of course not.I only had eyes for Willy.Immediately, I send Mami an email. There was no question as to whether we were ...

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Fiddling on the Roof

August 12, 2009 By Marta Darby 3 Comments

The following post was written by Kikita.For Lucy's Happy Sweet 16th Birthday, Mami got tickets for us all to see the stage show “Fiddler on the Roof” on opening night. (Luckily, opening night also happened to be Lucy's birthday, is that so accidentally cool or what?)Anyway, the moment Topol walked out onto the stage the audience ...

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Hi Adam! I Love You!

July 9, 2009 By Marta Darby 11 Comments

Kikita here. Today is a very special day. It is the 23rd anniversary of the day I became a big sister.(Of course, that means I had someone else I could dress - and make them dress like me.) Yes, this is the day all hopes of being an only child were stolen from me and the word "SHARE" entered my life.I was the one who wanted a cat. It ...

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I have a gift for you today on the blog. 🎁 Thes I have a gift for you today on the blog. 🎁 These Classic Cuban Crema de Vie printable labels designed by the lovely and talented @lucyruthdarby // I also share the recipe for our amazing Cuban egg nog. // 🇨🇺❤️ Merry Christmas, my friends.🎄 #itsacubanthing
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I can’t wait to dig in! So proud of you, my friend. 😘❤️🥰
Bacon Guava Cream Cheese Bites. You should totally Bacon Guava Cream Cheese Bites. You should totally make these for Thanksgiving. Also, practice taking bows and saying, “it was nothing.” 🇨🇺🎉🏆 Here’s the link -  bit.ly/GuavaBites #thefoodofmypeople #guavabites
A big a Thank You shoutout to @santayanajwlrs in M A big a Thank You shoutout to @santayanajwlrs in Miami for this gorgeous Celia Cruz quarter which they made into a FINE piece of jewelry. 🤩🇨🇺💃🏻🎶
I’ll be wearing it with great pride.
“Abre que voy! Cuida’o con Los callos!” 🎶
AZUCAR!!!#santayanajewelers
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I want to recommend this beautiful story to you. 📕
1) Because the author @titaramirezwriter writes with such an appreciation for Cubanity. 🇨🇺🙌🏼
2) Also, is this the BEST quintessentially Cuban book title ever?? yes. Yes it is. 🇨🇺❤️🌴Felicidades, Tita on such a delicious read. ❤️🏆#ohthecubanity🇨🇺
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I’m excited and proud to share that my shop, Mar I’m excited and proud to share that my shop, Marta Darby Designs on Etsy is back open for business! 🎉
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Croquetas > Pumpkin Spice
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My friends at @santayanajwlrs le pusieron la tapa al pomo!
Have you seen the new Celia Cruz quarters?? 🇨🇺💰
Well, Santayana has designed this gorgeous piece of jewelry. Seriously. 🤩
I’ll tell you all about it over on my blog. 🗣️ Porque I have all the chisme on this gorgeous piece. ❤️I know. Im a little crazy about it because we Cuban Queens have to stick together. 😉Link in profile! ☝🏼 ¡AZÚCAR! 💃🏻https://www.mybigfatcubanfamily.com/2024/08/santayana-loves-celia/
My good friends at @albisacandles are celebrating My good friends at @albisacandles are celebrating that 5 Years ago they introduced the amazing Cuban Bread Candle into the world.🌎
Those of us who have difficulty finding Cuban Bread are so grateful for this very Cuban scent. 🇨🇺🥖
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This was my breakfast. ☕️
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We have known this our whole lives! “Oye, Chiqu We have known this our whole lives!
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