She is Easy Book Fodder
March 5, 2010 – 5:00 am | 3 Comments

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After watching the movie Julie & Julia with my mom …
Me: How amazing would it be if I could turn my blog into a book and a movie?
Big E: I really …

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Shrimp Creole or Camarones Enchilados
March 8, 2010 – 1:26 pm | One Comment
Shrimp Creole or Camarones Enchilados

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(Video courtesy of the fabulous chef, Juan Montalvo from The Hungry Cuban.)

When my father was visiting last …

Mira, Mira: Dora, Salma and Veggie Cuban
March 5, 2010 – 10:10 am | No Comment
Mira, Mira: Dora, Salma and Veggie Cuban

ShareIt is happy Hurry Up Spring Friday. Hope you are someplace warm today.
It is Women’s History Month. Let’s start off with a little inspiration: “There is no social-change fairy. There is only change …

Tostones 101 or How My American Boyfriend is Becoming a Cubanaso
February 18, 2010 – 7:07 am | 9 Comments
Tostones 101 or How My American Boyfriend is Becoming a Cubanaso

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By Maria de los Angeles
Well-traveled and with a highly sophisticated palette, my boyfriend has sampled exotic culinary delicacies the world over, but is only now learning about Cuban food.
I love el hombre as is, …

Báte, Báte. Chocoláte.
February 15, 2010 – 7:42 am | One Comment
Báte, Báte. Chocoláte.

ShareIs there anything better than chocolate?
I have a love/hate relationship with chocolate.
I love ANYTHING made with it. I hate that I have no willpower when it comes to just about any chocolatey gooey confection.
I …

Mami and Me
February 3, 2010 – 3:49 pm | 7 Comments
Mami and Me

ShareI sometimes wonder what I would do if I didn’t have my mom.
It’s not so much that I need her in that everyday sense anymore. It’s just that she supplies so much fodder for …

Do You Mofongo? Or Do You Fufú?
January 25, 2010 – 9:14 am | 5 Comments
Do You Mofongo? Or Do You Fufú?

ShareI got a kick out of this video of Guy Fieri – of the Food Network show, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. He was in Miami looking for a great “mofongo.” I like how he …

When it rains…
January 18, 2010 – 2:53 pm | 6 Comments
When it rains…

ShareIt’s raining like crazy here in So Cal. And seriously, we don’t know what to do with ourselves when there is “weather.”
Mostly, we stay indoors and complain to each other via text or telephone. …

A Slice of Heaven
January 11, 2010 – 12:53 pm | 2 Comments
A Slice of Heaven

ShareI have a friend, Ana Quincoces (don’t-hate-me-because-I’m-beautiful) Rodriguez who has a fabulous Cuban cookbook called Sabor! A Passion for Cuban Cuisine. It’s gorgeous, just like Ana, with beautiful color photos throughout.

I bring this to …

Holiday Entertaining, Sweet Cholitas and a Latina at Disney
December 15, 2009 – 10:19 am | 3 Comments
Holiday Entertaining, Sweet Cholitas and a Latina at Disney

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Get creative holiday decor and food tips and learn to make fun cakes and pastries. For free. From the comfort of your own casita, or office (if you close your door.) Join in in …

What’s Your “Turron” of Choice?
December 14, 2009 – 9:51 am | 4 Comments
What’s Your “Turron” of Choice?

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There are some things that are unique to my Cuban culture that I take for granted. Particularly at Christmastime.
Like most people and most other cultures, there are things we grew up with that seem …

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