When I was born, my parents didn’t name me immediately.  Okay, I reason, I was the youngest of six and they were just a little tired and feeling uncreative.  Could happen.

But then, I argue, they …

Do you ever find yourself picking up those mini cookbooks at the checkout line in the grocery store?
You know the ones. The titles always promise “quick and easy.” But (and you can just trust me …

Like every other Cuban mother out there, I am constantly aware of my charges. That is, I’m constantly trying to stay one step ahead of my family. I’m always anticipating their needs and their wants …

Cuban-Themed Home Decor
“Hi, I’m Marta and I’m a Cuban Online Shopping Addict.”
That’s right – C.O.S.A.** ;-)
“Hi, Marta.”
Okay, well, addict is kind of a harsh word.  I like shopping online. A lot. (that softens it …

I’ve been really busy lately tending to my big, fat Cuban family (and complaining LOUDLY about the heat).
And I confess that it’s been kind of a drain on my personal resources to cook. It’s been …

Husband: “This is really good. What kind of pizza is it?”
I make homemade pizza all the time, so that part doesn’t surprise him.  It’s the distinctly Cuban flavor that gives him pause….
Me: “It’s a Cuban …

We, here at Tiki Tiki would really like to get to know you better.  Please answer the following questions about yourselves.
So, come on,  let’s start the Tiki Tiki today with a quiz. (I so love …

It’s lunchtime and you’re in a Cuban restaurant.  (I wish. *sigh*)
You think to yourself, “Self, I don’t want anything too big. Maybe I’ll just have a sandwich.”
So you peruse the menu of said Cuban restaurant …

What do you call your Cuban mother? (or your mother of any nationality for that matter…)
I started wondering about this earlier when I noticed that my sisters and I call my mom by different names.
Her …

These clocks are in my kitchen. They read from left to right like this:
~ Hanalei, Hawaii – our favorite place in the islands.
~ Mission Viejo, California – where we live.
~ Habana, Cuba – where I’m …