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In out house, I'd have to say my Cuban husband is the best cook. My favourite dish is ropa vieja with congris and platano maduros
The Cuban Table - A Giveaway
Last year I had the good fortune to participate in the Cuban Cultural Center of New York's (Centro Cultural Cubano de Nueva York) 12th Annual Congress. You can read about that right here. It was there that I met another one of the chefs involved in the event. Ana Sofia Peláez is the author of t...
I would love to try these - I saw them recently at my LYS but haven't tried them yet. I like the pointy tip but also being a little grippy.
Adia on Ravelry
New love~ Knitter's Pride Karbonz review and giveaway...
***Giveaway has ended~ Thank you to all who participated! In the last couple of weeks I have been fortunate enough to review some amazing things for you. Last week it was the excellent book by Reba Linker. This week I am reviewing Knitter's Pride Karbonz. I was given this sexy set of DPNs...
I like Habana Brand Clothing!
Habana Brand Clothing (MBFCF Giveaway #7)
There's still a whole lot of celebrating going on around here. I'm the kind of person who likes to celebrate birthdays for the entire month, so celebrating my 7 years in the blogosphere really does deserve a month-long celebration, but that's not important right now. Also, I've been busy lining...
We just moved and the first things to go on the wall was our Cuban art - sketches of the Holguin country-side.
Habana Brand Clothing (MBFCF Giveaway #7)
There's still a whole lot of celebrating going on around here. I'm the kind of person who likes to celebrate birthdays for the entire month, so celebrating my 7 years in the blogosphere really does deserve a month-long celebration, but that's not important right now. Also, I've been busy lining...
"I like Cafe La Llave!"
"Mas café por favor!" (MBFCF Giveaway #5)
I hope you're enjoying the week long celebration of My Big, Fat, Cuban Family being here on the web for 7 years now. I'm so seriously delighted with the generosity of my sponsors and I'm grateful to all my Cuban cubiches who are helping me celebrate by offering such fun prizes. This summer, Eric...
I love espresso and enjoy it after a meal, sweetened of course. In the morning, I enjoy Cafe con Leche :)
"Mas café por favor!" (MBFCF Giveaway #5)
I hope you're enjoying the week long celebration of My Big, Fat, Cuban Family being here on the web for 7 years now. I'm so seriously delighted with the generosity of my sponsors and I'm grateful to all my Cuban cubiches who are helping me celebrate by offering such fun prizes. This summer, Eric...
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I starting reading your blog about 5 years ago. I was looking for recipe for arroz con leche and found you and yours is the only one that I make now. I have since made many of your recipes. My husband has been very happy that I found your website :)
Seven Years. (MBFCF Giveaway WEEK!)
You know that I'm all about celebrating. Big events. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Summer. Dinner. I believe in celebrating. Often. And well. Today marks my 7th anniversary here in this space. SEVEN. My big, fat, Cuban family is 7 years old today. And so I'm celebrating. *fires off the confetti ...
I Love Lucy was one of my favourite shows growing up. I love that fact that I can now watch it with Cuban husband, who is starting to love it just as much. My husband keeps saying 'but you didn't understand what Ricky was saying', and I tell him that it wasn't the point of understanding...but now I CAN understand what Ricky is saying LOL
Here's Wassup. (MBFCF Giveaway #2)
Back in March, I was privileged to be an eyewitness when television history was being made. The pilot for Wassup En LA? was filmed before a live audience that included me and Eric. I originally got involved with the project after seeing an online pitch for a Kickstarter to fund it, which didn't...
"I like Santayana Jewelers!" on Facebook :)
The Azabache. (MBFCF Giveaway #4)
Today's lesson in Cuban culture comes to you directly from Miami from my friend, Elena Santayana. Last year Elena was kind enough to share her family's "coming to America" story here on My Big, Fat, Cuban Family. Her family owns the beautiful jewelry store of the same name. Santayana Jewelers in...
Hi Marta,
I'm not Cuban, but had the pleasure of marrying Cuban. I'm learning all about the superstitions. Mine, coming from a Ukrainian family, were not so much superstitions, but "old wives tales"; like, don't got out with wet hair or you'll get sick; don't drive with the window open or you'll get an ear infection; and so on.
The Azabache. (MBFCF Giveaway #4)
Today's lesson in Cuban culture comes to you directly from Miami from my friend, Elena Santayana. Last year Elena was kind enough to share her family's "coming to America" story here on My Big, Fat, Cuban Family. Her family owns the beautiful jewelry store of the same name. Santayana Jewelers in...
I like IMUSA USA!
Keeping the Faith - A Giveaway
There have been a lot of twists and turns in my personal life (and in the country at large) this past week. It's times like these that send me looking (running!) for comfort. Because I'm Cuban, I can usually find my comfort in the kitchen. (Don't judge me.) A fabulous sofrito, a perfect arroz c...
Cafe con leche. Reminds me of my suegras house in Cuba.
Keeping the Faith - A Giveaway
There have been a lot of twists and turns in my personal life (and in the country at large) this past week. It's times like these that send me looking (running!) for comfort. Because I'm Cuban, I can usually find my comfort in the kitchen. (Don't judge me.) A fabulous sofrito, a perfect arroz c...
My first cup of coffee is cafe con leche. I'd sometimes have a latte in the afternoon. I would love to try the Pumpkin Spice coffee from the Holiday Collection.
Freshly Ground Heaven (MBFCF Giveaway #5)
Last month I was privileged to visit the Gaviña Gourmet Coffee Roasters in Vernon, California. The occasion was the introduction of the new Gaviña Holiday Collection. That's right, people. A COLLECTION. Of COFFEE. *swoon* The Gaviña Holiday Collection (!) is a selection of seasonal coffees espec...
I don't know and I'm not related to any Pedro Pans. But I do know my husband's story of being born in Cuba in 1983 and leaving to come to Canada in 2006. I've always told him that he should write down what it was like to live in Cuba in the eighties and nineties and the struggles..and the continued struggles.
Thank you for sharing Christina's books!
Cuando Sali de Cuba (or not) - Christina's Story (MBFCF Giveaway #4)
Marta here: I first met Christina, author of The Red Umbrella, a couple of years ago at Cuba Nostalgia in Miami. My first impression of her was that she was "the real deal." She cares deeply about her subject matter because, in the case of The Red Umbrella, it is very close to her family's story...
Both my husband and I love horror movies - my only problem is that I can't watch it before bed...especially The Walking Dead. I'm sure this one would be hilarious!
When the Zombie Apocalypse Happens, Havana Will Be Ready
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 comedi...
What a touching story. My favourite charm is the cafetera - its a staple with my Cuban family and always makes me feel so much at 'home' with them. I actually made reference to these charms in my comments from yesterday :) Thanks so much!
Cuando Sali de Cuba - Elena's Story
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 ...
Congratulations!!!
I found your blog searching for Cuban recipes. My husband is was Cuba and has now been in Canada for 6 years. Shortly after he arrived, I was desperate to find some good recipes for him to enjoy, especially a good flan recipe. I did a search, and you popped up. Now you are my go-to for anything Cuban.
What do I love about the website?! Well, everything. I enjoy reading the stories of you family, your children, your mother, your recipes and Cuba-inspired products. I'm trying to get one of the Pandora-inspired charms, but don't think they deliver to Canada.
Keep sparkling for many years to come!
Celebrating Six Years in the Blogosphere (MBFCF Giveaway WEEK!)
If you've been reading this blog for any length of time, you already know that I love any occasion to celebrate. So, you're probably asking, "What are we celebrating today, Marta?" Let me tell you. Today marks the 6th Blogiversary of My big, fat, Cuban family on the Web. GUAT? I know. Shut up. ...
My BFF Tanya. We've known eachother since JK, just over 30 years! We normally tell people that we have known eachother since before birth since her mother was initially supposed to marry my uncle...and then married another man (Tanya's dad). I would tell her that she's an amazing woman, mother, wife but most of all an amazing friend. We've had our ups and downs but we both known that we would each drop everything for the other. She's my sista from another mista :)
I have something to tell my BFF (A Giveaway)
When I was in college in the 70's, I also worked at a movie theater. I was the Day Cashier. Impressive, no? I would work my little day shift because my classes were at night. The Night Cashier did just the opposite. She came in as I was ready to leave for the day. We usually overlapped about hal...
I already "like" IMUSA USA" on facebook. (Yasmel-Andria C-M)
It's the Little Things (A Giveaway from IMUSA)
Growing up Cuban has always meant turning normal size things into the diminutive form. When there were Everest-sized mountains of sandwiches, they were called "bocaditos." Or "just a mouthful." Lies. It took more than "just a bite" to consume these particular delicacies. We don't just drink caf...
I'd make mini banana pancakes. I'd choose the orange. My favourite word to add an "-ito" is "amorcito".
On a side note, mi suegra called me "manzanita" because my cheeks would always get burned and she said I look like a "manzanita" :)
It's the Little Things (A Giveaway from IMUSA)
Growing up Cuban has always meant turning normal size things into the diminutive form. When there were Everest-sized mountains of sandwiches, they were called "bocaditos." Or "just a mouthful." Lies. It took more than "just a bite" to consume these particular delicacies. We don't just drink caf...
I love to hear about new tips and tricks for new techniques. This helps me better myself and my knitting. Thanks for the great give-away.
Adia on Ravelry
Luxury Yarn Giveaway
Seems like it's time to perk things up; it's been cold and snowy long enough! Today we're lucky to have some beautiful independent yarns and a shawl pin for you, to make this stretch of the calendar a little more fun. We have two great prize pairs: A skein of All for Love of Yarn's Eloquence F...
"I like IMUSA USA!"
Orange(!) is the new black. (A Giveaway)
I am waiting (a little impatiently) for my fabulous new kitchen appliances to be delivered. I think we're still about a week out from that. You would think I'd be totally content now since I'm getting all new appliances, but you know how it is, suddenly everything starts looking like it needs up...
What a beautiful colour! I would have to make congris.
(Hope being in Canada still let's me qualify - if not, it's still a great caldero) :)
Orange(!) is the new black. (A Giveaway)
I am waiting (a little impatiently) for my fabulous new kitchen appliances to be delivered. I think we're still about a week out from that. You would think I'd be totally content now since I'm getting all new appliances, but you know how it is, suddenly everything starts looking like it needs up...
My vote would have to go to arroz con leche...your recipe, of course :) Gracias for the great giveaway.
For the Love of Rice. (A Cuban Christmas Giveaway)
As we're nearing the holiday countdown and making all the preparations, I'm all about making lists. I have a book with the following lists: My Christmas List My Crema de Vie Recipient List My Menu List My Grocery Shopping List My Stocking Stuffer List My Christmas Card List My Decorating List M...
Well, I'm not part of teh sandwich generation but I love sandwiches. Anything from PB&J to grilled veggies with brie and avocadoes :)
The Sandwich Generation - A Rant, a Classic Cuban Sandwich Recipe, and a Giveaway
The term, "sandwich generation" is used to describe those adults who are caring for aging parents while still actively parenting their kids. While I'm grateful that my sisters and I share the load of caring for my 97 year old mom, Luza, I still feel the push-pull of having teenagers in the hous...
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