Just because it “can” happen doesn’t mean it will

I heard this somewhere in the context of bad things happening. That phrase has kept my mind from taking me down dark paths. I once had a therapist who asked me “if it does happen, then what?”“What’s the worst thing that can happen?” She asked me to play that all the way out, and when…

In a Latin American Kitchen

The cookbook Gran Cocina Latina is a portfolio showcasing Latin American cuisine. Don’t think spicy. Yes, there are some peppers, but think coconut milk, feta cheese, pumpkin seeds, avocado, Spanish olives, allspice berries, bacon, butternut squash- a lot of familiar tastes juxtaposed with new unfamiliar spices and edibles like epazote, guajillo chiles, pigeon peas which are…

Tomato and Avocado Salad-Savoring Summer

Have lots of tomatoes from the farmer’s market? Did you happen to snag some from your avid gardener? Or were you lured by the mounds of tomatoes in your local grocery store? However you get them, just get them so you can make this little big dish recipe and relish in the bounty. This little…

Celebrating Cuba!!-It’s What’s for Dinner

It boggles my mind, February has almost come and gone and so has Cuba. My family and I once again, loved the food, the stories and it’s not over yet. If you scroll to the bottom, here’s what coming up in terms of a celebration! I feel like I need to tell you more about…

Vaca Frita~~ Crispy Shredded Beef~~

Here’s a dish I made this evening that is sure to please any palate, especially of you like beef. This is a common and popular Cuban dish. Vaca Frita recipe from Alex Garcia’s “In a Cuban Kitchen” Serves 4 3 #’s Flank Steak 2 Bay Leaves 1 Carrot, cut into 3 pieces 1 Medium tomato…

It’s all mystery to me, well except for one thing.

Looking back over a previous post, I spoke of how Cuba has a story to share: mystery, romance, and political schisms. I am a sucker for a great mystery! Reading a mystery, I can figure out “who dunnit” faster than anyone I know. It frustrates my family terribly. It has gotten to the point that…