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Sep

04

Fan in the Spotlight: Rita Whitt

An advocate and lover of all things Cuba, Rita Whitt is full of spunk, charm, and good laughs. You’ve most likely encountered her on our Facebook page; she’s usually sharing her knowledge, past experience, and opinions with the insightCuba community. I  recently had the opportunity to chat with her and find out more about her travels, interests, and love for insightCuba!

 


Sep

04

Recipe of the Week: Ropa Vieja

When you think of old clothes, ‘tasty’ isn’t the first thing to pop into your mind.  Instead you might envision shredded pieces of fabric that certainly aren’t edible. However, when it comes to Cuban, ropa vieja,- which is stringy pieces of beef in a tasty sauce- your palate is begging ‘more please!’ Get ready to dig into this scrumptious traditional dish.

 

Ingredients: 

2 1/2 Flank steak 

5 tbsp. Olive oil

Salt and pepper (to taste)


Aug

30

Live from Cuba: Beating the Heat

The weather here in Cuba can get a little warm during the summertime. Locals regularly comment on the 90º weather, saying ‘que clase de calor!’(It’s so hot), dragging chairs outside on the sidewalk in the early evening for a breath of cooler air. For visitors from cooler climes, the temperatures can be too much to handle.


Aug

29

Recipe of the Week: Boniatillo

You can’t go wrong with Cuban sweet potato pudding. This super sweet treat is sure to  satisfy your sweet tooth and tummy!


Aug

14

Our Girl in Havana: A City for Cinephiles

Eating my ice cream at Coppelia, I can’t help but think of the striking first scene of Oscar-nominated 1993 Cuban film Fresa y Chocolate. The title refers to flavours of ice cream, one representing the gay and creative while the other represents the straight in both sexual and political terms.


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