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The Treasured Memory
April 30, 2012 – 7:08 am | 21 Comments

A Favorite Bedtime Story
I often wonder about what my children will remember from their childhood.
Any sweet memories I have of being little all involve my abuela. My grandmother is the one who raised me and …

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El Mish Mash that is Our Thanksgiving
November 24, 2010 – 7:39 am | 4 Comments
El Mish Mash that is Our Thanksgiving

The childhood Thanksgivings I remember are of turkey, black beans, pan cubano, and turrones. Maybe a store-bought pumpkin pie.
This may be why I did not relate to the Pilgrims in childhood history classes, why Laura …

And We Say “Gracias.”
November 23, 2010 – 8:28 am | No Comment
And We Say “Gracias.”

In two days, we will sit with friends and family to share a meal, a hug, a laugh. And we will do it in the name of gratitude and Thanksgiving.
Read on as Tiki Tiki friends …

Thanksgiving a lo Cubano con Nitza
November 22, 2010 – 4:17 am | 6 Comments
Thanksgiving a lo Cubano con Nitza

Editor’s Note: Christina F. Gomez-Pina, inspired by Julie & Julia, has embarked on her own project: to celebrate the Cuban kitchen — the food, the abuelas who prepared it, and the family who gathered around the …

Happy Earth Day, Mi Tierra
April 22, 2010 – 8:26 am | One Comment
Happy Earth Day, Mi Tierra

I recently told a friend that my grandmothers were green before green was cool.
One of them always carried her bolsita with her as she trucked down West New York’s Bergenline Avenue. The other watered down …

Feliz Navidad and Happy New Year
December 22, 2009 – 9:57 am | 2 Comments
Feliz Navidad and Happy New Year

Dear Amigos, the Tiki Tiki wishes you a most joyous Christmas, and a very prosperous New Year. May you get what you want, get what you need, and always share it all with everyone.
Thank you …

What Have You Done for You Lately, Nena?
December 18, 2009 – 5:38 am | 6 Comments
What Have You Done for You Lately, Nena?

By Angelica Perez
Are you a “superwoman?”
Multitasking.
Running.
Going from one place to another.
Taking care of this, that, him and her, and everything and everyone in between.
Exhausted.
Sleep deprived.
Depleted.
There is nothing glamorous about being a superwoman. No one …

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

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 at …

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

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 normal.  …

Espiritus and Ghouls
October 30, 2009 – 9:14 am | One Comment
Espiritus and Ghouls

My little daughter is so excited about Halloween. She will be a green-faced bruja, dressed in a flowing black and silver dress her aunt made. Though nearly 6, it is only her second time trick-or-treating …