Sunday, March 10, 2013

CUBAN BREAKFAST

Cuban Breakfast: Shrimp, Plantains, Organic Basmati Rice, Organic Black Beans, Eggs, and Kale


FACTS

+An 1899 treaty made Cuba an independent republic under U.S. protection


+Cuban cooking is influenced by Indigenous, African, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish cultures.




Geography Cuba

Location:
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, 150 km south of Key West, Florida


Monday, March 4, 2013

Flavor Principles Used In Cuba

Cubans tend to use the following spices in their cooking:
Cilantro
Garlic
Rosemary
Red Onion
Salt
Pepper
Peppercorns
Spring Onions