Cuban food, like the culture, is an accidental blend of native Taino, European (mostly Spanish with a splash of French …
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Havana was the place to be…
In the 1950’s Havana, Cuba, was the “in” place to be. Socialites and celebrities would flock to its center for …
Who was Elena Ruth
The story of the The Elena Ruz Sandwich. Elena Ruz Valdez-Fauli was a young Havana socialite from a very prominent …
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African Slaves and Cuban Food
Cuba has had immigrants from all over the world, yet one of the most impactful additions was made by African …
What are “viandas” in Cuba
The word vianda in Spanish means food, as in the slightly archaic English usage “viands”, but in Cuba it has …
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Breaded Steak (Bistec Empanizado)
Bistec Empanizado, or breaded steak, is a traditional Cuban dish made from thinly sliced steak, typically palomilla (top sirloin). The steak …