To Ana

With deep respect, I’m writing a special blog today, dedicated entirely to a beautiful little girl that plays with white balloons in heaven. Ana, through my words, let me be your voice today. Let me tell your story so people can learn more on how beautiful life is when, together, we help.

Waiting for a heart, two years ago, on a day like today, Ana left us. She was the most beautiful little baby.

In Ana’s honor, her parents, Victor and Brenda, are working hard creating awareness on the importance of organ donation. There is much misunderstanding and disinformation on this topic, and there so much we can do!!! Please go to the Gift of Life Michigan and learn more about Donation.

As Maitelates, I am constantly amazed at how community affects people’s lives. I even believe that I am a good example of how community support and community help can change someone’s (mine) life.

Let’s do it again. Let’s honor Ana and the beautiful legacy her parents are creating, by helping to change someone else’s life.

Please visit my table at the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market and make a donation to Gift of Life Michigan in Ana’s name. All participants will get a free Maitelates Alfajor; all participants will be helping so much.

Thanks in advance!!! I know my people. I know we’ll make it!

Con cariño para ustedes, Victor, Brenda y Lia (Febrero 25, 2010)

Once upon a star!

My heart almost dropped when I saw my Maitelates Alfajores featured in the center of the CBS Early Morning Show table on Tuesday, as they displayed online Valentine’s gifts.
All of these images came to my mind at once: I thought about the moments when I used to watch my relatives stirring the pot of hot sugary milk; I thought of all those hours in the kitchen by myself baking, dipping, and wrapping; I thought of the people supporting this dream of becoming a real ALFAJORIER (yes, I’ve invented the word for what I am!); I thought of the day my first cookie was sold (to Rebecca!) at the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market; I thought of my family; I was just happy. Wow! To be honest, I couldn’t really hear the lady talking about these good Valentine’s gift ideas. I was just looking at the table, and staring at the center plate full of Maitelates. Was it really happening?? Someone told me once that one day I was going to be famous. I laughed then. I will never be famous, but I’m glad my Alfajores are. They are the stars of this show, and I’m loving it! Thank you Ann Arbor, Chile, and Richmond, for your love and support. We made it!
I’ll be having a Special Valentine Gift for you this upcoming Saturday at the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market. Guess what Organic Stone Ground Chocolate I’ll be featuring… Yes!!! TAZA! Come, get your Maitelates Taza Special Edition this Saturday: feel, taste, and share the love!