Our Cuban Food and Farm Adventure
The bees were buzzing, the birds chirping, and the blur of the yellow and orange butterflies swooping to the flowers surrounded us as we made […]
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Pan Cubano
During my 12 years living in Miami I fell in love with Pan Cubano with its crisp crust and lightly textured inside, it served as
Daiquiri
The daiquiri is said to be discovered over a century ago by a worker in a village called Daiquiri, just outside Santiago, Cuba. It was
The Classic Mojito Cocktail
A variation of the Spanish word mojar meaning ‘to wet’ this cocktail is a popular Cuban drink created at La Floridita in Havana, and –
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Cuba Libre
Literally meaning “Free Cuba,” this classic cocktail dates back to the Spanish-American War (1898), when Cuba gained independence from Spanish Rule. American soldiers fighting the
Arroz Congri (Cuban black beans & rice)
This rice and beans combination is a mainstay in Cuba – part of any typical meal which includes rice and beans. Sometimes they are cooked
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Basic Vanilla Cookie Dough
If you are looking for a delicious, basic, all-around recipe, this one does the trick. Use as is, or tweak the recipe by adding
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Spicy Basil Beef Noodles
A quick and delicious meal any time of year, you can substitute snow peas for sliced zucchini or bell peppers. This time around, I used
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Ode to My Husband’s Darkly Fried Chicken
A few years old, I found this today, National Fried Chicken Day. My heart sinks, and a weary numbness comes My sense, what a mess
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Red, White, & Blue Potato Salad
Easy to make, and even easier to enjoy, this colorful potato salad recipe is ideal for any summertime picnic, but holds special appeal for the
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