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The Glass is Half-Full

My family and I are on vacation this week.

And I confess that I was going to skip posting a recipe (Shut up. I know!) because I was busy preparing what I’d take and planning what we would do.

But then, I started thinking of summer…

Ah, summer.

I started thinking about how I’m going to slowly savor that giant stack of books I have been saving.

See? I can’t even stop with the food metaphors for one post, but that’s not important right now.

I started thinking sandals and sunscreen.

Long walks on the beach and amazing sunsets.

Barbecuing every night and . . .

Batidos de Mamey!

You can take the Cuban mom out of the kitchen….

Batido de Mamey 2

Batido de Mamey Recipe

(Mamey Smoothie)

One 14 oz. pkg. Frozen Mamey Pulp (Goya makes a good one)
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
About 1 cup of ice cubes
1/4 to 1/2-cup sugar (add to taste)
1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract

Batido de Mamey

1) Throw everything in a blender.

2) Puree for about a minute or two or until it's all frothy and smooth and...

Ah, summer.

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I was in Burbank with my girls recently. Our intention was to get a quick bite (and some provisions to bring home) from Portos. Portos is a divine Cuban Bakery that's not too close to where we live, but very drivable in a pinch. And we had business in Burbank so we weren't even cheating.

Of course we were deluding ourselves. A trip to Portos takes time and great care and planning. And we always spend lots of time enjoying all the wonderful Cuban sandwiches and pastries. It's a treat to be relished with great relish.

As soon as we walked in we saw... The Photo.

Mamey Smoothie? GUAT??

The world began moving in slow motion.
Must. Try. The. Smoothie.

So my girls and I ordered sandwiches (Pan con Bistec for me, Ropa Vieja for Lucy, Pan con Lechon for Amy) and, of course, mamey smoothies for all!

We were privileged to visit the Disney Archives a bit later. And we got to touch the wardrobe. You know THE WARDROBE. From "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe!"

So, just to recap: Mamey Smoothies from Portos and the Disney Archives all in one Magical Night. Oh, and the smoothies? To die for!

Everything couldn't have been more perfect. In fact, I wouldn't have been surprised to step into the wardrobe to find La Calle Ocho on the other side. (Quick departure into that fantasy....makes me laugh out loud at the thought.)

Or maybe that was wishful thinking? Either way, we got our smoothies and a trip around the Disney Pictures Backlot. Win/Win.

What a wonderful way to spend a summer day. (And night.)