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Thank you for reminding us of the natural beauty that still exists on our planet. Your photos are inspired and awe-inspiring. 1000x Gracias.
"I don’t trust words. I trust pictures.” ~ Gilles Peress
I've always said that I believe very little of what I hear and only some of what I see. The same goes for photographs as I know now that they can be edited and manipulated in many ways. I still often get asked by many of my friends and people why I would want to visit some of the places I do -...
The "like" on Santayana was done by my alterego Sonia Guerra desde your first intro of them. Son divino!! BB2U
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...
My mother wasn't too traditional, so I doubt she put azabaches on us (which can explain a couple of things) however, I made sure my children and grandchildren all had their "Dios me Bendiga" gold pin con azabache. ::crossing myself & kissing thumb knuckle:: Loving these great giveaways; gracias y BB2U.
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 Cubamerican.
Cubamerican at the Tower Theater, Miami - Ticket Giveaway
As you know, I love to promote projects by and for Cubans. In the month of September, I usually showcase the stories of Cuban exiles in my blog series, Cuando Sali de Cuba. Our shared history is so compelling and our contributions and accomplishments are many and varied. The film, Cubamerican be...
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P.S. Mom from Habana y padre from Oriente. BB, from Queens.
Cubamerican at the Tower Theater, Miami - Ticket Giveaway
As you know, I love to promote projects by and for Cubans. In the month of September, I usually showcase the stories of Cuban exiles in my blog series, Cuando Sali de Cuba. Our shared history is so compelling and our contributions and accomplishments are many and varied. The film, Cubamerican be...
My parents came to the states in 1951 as teenagers and met in a NY highschool. My mother was a lover of all things Anglo/English and a super SciFi follower (♥ Benny Hill and Dr. Who) so it surprised us all that her last wish was to be cremated and her ashes thrown over the playas de Varadero. My aunt had to smuggle them in, but her wishes were carried out. I guess the beauty of the island and the happy memories never truly left her. BB2U
Cubamerican at the Tower Theater, Miami - Ticket Giveaway
As you know, I love to promote projects by and for Cubans. In the month of September, I usually showcase the stories of Cuban exiles in my blog series, Cuando Sali de Cuba. Our shared history is so compelling and our contributions and accomplishments are many and varied. The film, Cubamerican be...
"Trust in the Lord with all your Heart" That song always brings tears to my eyes. Worry is the lack of trust in Him, but it's so hard to remember that isn't it? As a matter of fact, I was just worrying about something when I got to your post from the weekend showcase hop. Thank you for the reminder. I hummed the song and the tears washed the worry away. Proof there's no such thing as "chance" and no need to worry. BB2U
The Worry Trap
Lately I’ve found myself in a place of worry! I have been worrying about various situations and decisions that I am currently facing. Can anyone relate? You know, that place in your mind where you ponder your circumstances, problems, troubles and the potential impact it can have on your life an...
Happy Happy to you Jon- FELICIDADES!!
P.S. Marta, you can always call them your babies- just not where they can hear you. ; ) BB2U
This guy.
I measure the passing of time and events by the ages of my kids. Maybe most mothers do that. I remember where I was and what year it was because what I remember is that "Amy was still in high school." Or "Adam had already moved away." Sometimes it's "that's when Lucy cut her hair short." The en...
You know, I really should stop reading your posts in the morning, me dan hambre the rest of the day. Ok si, soy Cubana y that's normal- but your posts intensify it!!
Y aguacates?!?! Mujer que envidia! We don't get anything that looks like those here, Up North in The South- que rico!
From Sweetie and myself, Wiwichu a beri Meri Crisma y solamente bendiciones en el 2013. BB2U
Starting our Nochebuena right - Thank you, Avocados from Mexico.
Nochebuena preparations are in full swing around here. The pig is happily marinating in the Mojo Criollo I told you about a few days ago. The Matervas are chilling in the fridge. Lucy is out in the world on a hunt for Turrones. Every time the phone rings or there is a text, it is Christmas relat...
Your giftguide? ESO!!! And that's also what I'd like to see on a charm- "ESO!!!" perhaps en un manito cerrado w/the thumb up? Cutisimo right?
Giant Abrazos to you and your gorgeous family siempre- pero especialmente en 2013 que va ser ESPECTACULAR!! BB2U
My Big, Fat, Cuban Family Cubiche Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas shopping. I am so not the get-up-at-the-crack-of-dawn-to-snap-up-deals-on-Black-Friday type of person. I am much more the online-shopper-in-my-pjs type. (However, if you tell anyone about the PJ thing, I'll most certainly deny it, but that's not important right now.) It's just a matte...
I'm always so pleasantly surprised by your cleverness... no se porque, you'd think I'd be used to it by now. BB2U
Nochebuena is coming and everyone's invited!
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 (...
The creative energy in our home is palpable. This is the part that makes me the happiest.
And this is why your house is always "the coolest".
BB2U
NaNoWriMo is ON!
For the uninitiated, NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month.(Pronounced "Naa-No-Rye-Moe.") It's basically Creative Writing on Steroids. The challenge is to write a 50,000 word novel in one month. And so, both amateur and professional writers take to their keyboards and write. My peop...
Coffee, tea, espresso, cappuccino?
Yes please thank you. Bueno, tea- not so much.
El olor de café reminds me of my mom with her endless cafécito, countless Starbucks raids and My Little One's killer espuma. Thank you for this giveaway, it'll be a great gift for My Little One when she goes off to finish college.
wow. so much talk de café- cortadito anyone? BB2U
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...
Great story! Apparently it's in our blood- or maybe la comida- porque hasta Babushka has had her resolviendo moments. At the end of this post ya veras good old fashioned Cuban ingenuity- it isn't just men. http://bohemianbabushka.blogspot.com/2012/09/50-hitting-it-out-of-park-continuation.html
BB2U
Remembering Papi. Resolviendo - Cuban style
My dad was an Electrical Engineer. A Cuban Engineer. Which made him brilliant and innovative with just a touch of Mad Scientist to him. When we first arrived in this country, someone had given us a very old, very used, five foot tall refrigerator. We were grateful to have it, since we arrived he...
Just reading your blog, thoroughly entranced como siempre, mentally congratulating all the winners when it happened. Se me abrieron los ojos mas grandes que dos platos; there was my name- y con CAFE!!! Marta, your posts usually make my day, but this one made my week!
Gracias mujer for all the wonderful times you've given us, and please send gracias to the Gaviña family for sponsoring the coffee giveaway.
BB2U
MBFCF Giveaway Week is over - And the Winners are...
Thank you. I'm so grateful that so many of you joined in my 6th Blogiversary Celebration Week. I am humbled by your wonderful response and good wishes. I so love when you play along with me, but that's not important right now. Sometimes I think I've told all the stories I have to tell and th...
Which one of the coffees in this Holiday Collection (!) sounds the best to you?
Caramel Spiced Rum- Caramelo, especia- verbo, sazonar, Ron
Vamo mi gente, you can't get more Cuban than that!!
; ) Loving this series Marta- Congrats.
BB2U
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...
Ahora si que lo pusistes duro. Estoy entre la cafetera, la tasa de cafe y la ñ- sera como Sophie's Choice to make me pick.
Another wonderful story- enjoying the collection.
BB2U
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 ...
Can not stand horror movies- pa' eso tengo la pesa. However, my 20 year old adores them, so yes, por favor, thank you, I'll gladly receive this in her name. ; )
BB2U
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 do I enjoy the most about your blog? Mujer, why don't you ask a simple question like "What is my reason for being?" Oops, mi mala, in your case they kinda go together. ; )
Keep telling your stories Marta, they're the little bit of home many of us need and look forward to.
BB2U
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. ...
Here from the MOHTH Showcase.
Glad to know BB's not the only one who understands how "inanimate" objects become a part of us, thus we name them. Unfortunately in this case Nora was not a welcomed part. Glad you decided to do to her what we should all do to annoying unwanted visitors; Smile & show them the way out. Abrazos of strength to you mujer- you've got yourself a new follower waiting for your return. BB2U
Thank you, Nora. I Don't Plan on Seeing You Later! Saying Farewell to Melanoma
I knew I wanted to do it, but even more I thought people would think I was weird or even more horrifying, people might think I was vain. After all, I have been called vain before which I didn’t think was possible given how I feel about my appearance. I just knew it was something I wanted to do...
Habana Brand Clothing- again, i like i like. Also liked them on Feibu.
BB2U
Cuando Sali de Cuba - Roland's Story (and A Giveaway)
Marta here: This story is really about Roland's mother. I love how totally genious she was in preparing her young son to leave Cuba at any given moment. (Also, we have a really cool giveaway today.) as told to Lucy Vega In 1966, little Roly Vega was just 4 years old, born in Habana and livin...
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67356926/espresso-ladies-ribbed-tank-top
i like i like.
BB2U
Cuando Sali de Cuba - Roland's Story (and A Giveaway)
Marta here: This story is really about Roland's mother. I love how totally genious she was in preparing her young son to leave Cuba at any given moment. (Also, we have a really cool giveaway today.) as told to Lucy Vega In 1966, little Roly Vega was just 4 years old, born in Habana and livin...
Happy Bday mujer! Hope your 57th is your best yet, and enjoy your chat w/the Obamas. BB2U
Mrs. Darby Goes to Washington.
Today is the celebration of my 57th year on this earth. I'm in Washington DC, at the White House. I'm holding a reminder that it's only "90 Miles to Cuba." I think that IS important right now. Happy Birthday to me.
Oh si, por fa, mil thank yous!
For my wonderful grandmother, La Tata. http://bohemianbabushka.blogspot.com/2011/09/la-tata.html
This year she will be 90 years old and though we talk daily on the phone I'd love to send her something she can hold that will remind her how much I love and miss her. Wonderful idea- 1000x gracias.
BB2U
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...
Mujer! Somos Cubanas- we aaalllwwaayyysss have something to say. Unless we're eating... and that's only because our hands are busy!
; )
BB2U
P.S. Your post proved my point and made me proud. What better "good" to write about than one's "ordinary life" ?
Writer's Block
I guess it happens to the best and most seasoned writers. You wake up and sit staring at the blank page on your computer screen and.....nothing. I think it would be much more dramatic for this moment to happen in front of a typewriter with a blank piece of paper (maybe in sepia tones). But I kno...
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