A Miami Christmas
I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas! We certainly did!
We traveled to Miami to spend Christmas week with our middle son and fiance, and we have had so much fun, and eaten so much food!
My future daughter in law is Cuban-American and she is a fabulous cook. I’m thankful that I packed my “stretchy pants” for this trip because I have needed them!
On Christmas Eve, we met some of our future in laws and enjoyed one of their annual Christmas traditions which was a pig roast. I’ve never experienced one before and it was so much fun!
We were surrounded with wonderful conversations, lots of laughter, and a plethora of food against the backdrop of white lights, palm trees, and Christmas music playing in the background. It was so nice to be welcomed into this extended family with open arms and hearts.
When Christmas morning arrived, we opened gifts and then shortly after another feast ensued as family arrived to celebrate the day with Christmas brunch.
Brunch was another feast, and my favorite dish was Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Omelette). It’s a traditional dish from Spain and one of the signature dishes in the Spanish cuisine. It’s an omelette made with eggs, potatoes, and onions, and it was fabulous!
Of course, desserts were plentiful, and out of all of them, my favorite is the dessert that my future daughter in law makes, the Tres Leches Cake (translation: Three Milks Cake). It is so scrumptious! You gain weight just by looking at it!
I think there is a diet is in my future when I get home!
via House of Yumm
We were able to do some antique shopping on Thursday and found some fabulous pieces that will be going into the online store next week.
Tomorrow, I’m excited to go wedding dress shopping with my future daughter, and then we will be heading home on Sunday. It’s been a whirlwind week filled with lots of love, laughter, and amazing food!
I want to wish each and every one of you a blessed and Happy New Year!!
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Cheers, Cindy
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I can hear the joy in your words! I’m so happy for you that you have this time with family! Happy New Year!
Thank you so much, Debbie! Happy New Year!!
Cindy, I cannot tell you how happy this post made me! I am a Cuban-American married to an American. I grew up in Miami but moved to Raleigh this year, so this has been my first year away from all those wonderful traditions you mentioned. Reading your post was like reminiscing! I’m so glad you enjoyed that beautiful city and our traditions. Felicidades for the new year and congratulations on the engagement of your son!
Thank you so much, Maggie! We have had such a wonderful time experiencing the fabulous food and traditions of this amazing culture!
Your Christmas sounds wonderful with Cuban food and shopping.
Would you give me advice as to whether I could put a french daybed in my LR or would it be too casual?
Thank you, Janet! I think a French daybed would look fabulous in the living room! If you feel that it’s too casual, dress it up with the linens and pillows!