Articles in casa + cultura
When my plane lands in Miami, I usually ask for a detour to el Palacio de los Jugos before we head to my parent’s house.
My obsession, besides their cuatro leches cake and jugos: Arepas.
Warm cornmeal …
Hello everybody! I’m here to bring you the first Tiki Tiki round-up of Pretty Things, showcasing a variety of items, from regalitos ideas for your family and friends to pretty things just to be inspired.
I …
By Laura Feo-Fernandez
I like to think I’m a pretty good cook. I figure I must be as I am often the recipient of rave reviews from my hubby, usually in the form of clasped hands, …
Editor’s note: We’ve spent the week on the Tiki Tiki talking about decluttering, organizing and cleaning from the inside out. Be sure to read the other essays and share your story, tips and ideas.
By …
I have driven through the Goodwill drop-off so many times in the last few weeks that I actually am ashamed. And really, shame isn’t something that comes easy to me. (Too much therapy to give …
At the end of last year (was that really only 6 weeks ago?) I had some physical problems that I had been ignoring. Yes, ignoring. Don’t lecture me. I know.
You know where this is going …
Editor’s note: This week the Tiki Tiki essays will focus on decluttering, organizing, detoxing — all the good stuff.
By Marcela Beatty
I could see myself.
I was surrounded by papers, clothes and toys. A big glass of …
My slow-cooker has become a dear and trusted friend, allowing me to experiment with easy and healthy Crock-Pot meals.
It allows me to make at least six to eight meals in one batch and it allows …
Way back before I became a famous baker of Cuban flan, my caramelo el stunko.
It boiled and boiled, but never turned beautiful caramel. Or, it boiled and burned.
Salvation came when my Los Pollitos partner, …
Maybe it’s just that time of year, but many of the conversations that have been going on around me are about exhaustion, burn-out…big butts. They’re about the desire to recharge, regroup, reconnect — both with …


