http://icuban.com The latest articles, recipes, and news items from the Three Guys From Miami! Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:21:12 GMT ListGarden Program 1.3.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://icuban.com Cuban Americans celebrate Thanksgiving just like all Americans do with turkey and a big feast. And a lot of Cubans watch the football games on television after dinner. In Miami, a "Cubanized" version of the traditional bird is very popular. Just in time for Thanksgiving, we bring you a great Cuban turkey recipe! Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:20:58 GMT Three-2009-11-07-05-20-58 http://icuban.com On old-fashioned treat from Cuba, the finished product should look a little like cottage cheese soaked in caramel. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:58:10 GMT Three-2009-11-02-03-58-10 http://icuban.com This little gem commands a busy corner, but many pass by what has to be one of the best Portuguese restaurants in Miami. This is the house that codfish built; they have a dozen renditions of Bacalhau on the menu from grilled to deep-fried. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:58:58 GMT Three-2009-11-02-03-58-58 http://icuban.com/october_2009.html Here's a great memory of Cuba in the 1950's -- a drink with a slightly risqué origin that was an after dinner favorite. The "doncellita," or young maid, is made with Crème de Cacao, a liqueur made with cacao (chocolate) beans. You serve the doncellita in a liqueur glass with an equal amount of heavy cream floated on the top, and a bright red maraschino cherry. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:41:09 GMT Three-2009-09-30-16-41-09 http://icuban.com/october_2009.html With such a large slate to choose from, it may be surprising that many come here to enjoy simple Cuban comfort food: a ham croquette or two, an entrée of either masitas (chunks of pork) or picadillo (a type of Cuban hash), a side of moros y cristianos (a mix of black beans and white rice), and three plátanos maduros, silky sweet ripe plantain slices that have been sautéed in a pan until the natural sugars are caramelized to a golden hue. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:42:10 GMT Three-2009-09-30-16-42-10 http://icuban.com/october_2009.html Two slices each of Manchego Cheese, D.O. - Spain's famous sheep's milk cheese from La Mancha, and Roncal, D.O. - a sheep's milk cheese that is aged for a firm bite and sharp flavor. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:43:59 GMT Three-2009-09-30-16-43-59 http://icuban.com/september_2009.html The ovens are always busy at Porto's Bakery in Glendale, California where they typically bake bread at least four times each day. Those who know real Cuban bread flock here to get warm, fresh-from-the-oven loaves that pass the ultimate test: eat a slice or two and notice the collection of crumbs that accumulate on the floor or on your lap. They say you don’t just eat real Cuban bread - you end up wearing it! Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:41:35 GMT Three-2009-08-30-22-41-35 http://icuban.com/september_2009.html The founder of the restaurant Frank B. Pasquarella must have been a math major because at Frankie’s, the pie are squared, in true Sicilian style. Once you get past the shock of seeing a square pizza, you realize that the rectangular format has a lot going for it. It’s a lot easier to hold without resorting to the New Jersey “fold the slice in half” method -- so you don’t have any hot fillings plummeting down onto your lap. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:42:27 GMT Three-2009-08-30-22-42-27 http://icuban.com/september_2009.html In the heart of what has become “Little Buenos Aires,” this stand out bakery sells Spanish omelets, pizza, and a selection of pastas just steps from the beach. However, the real treats here are in the bakery case. The facturas resemble Danish pastries and are perfect for breakfast or a merienda. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:44:01 GMT Three-2009-08-30-22-44-01 http://icuban.com/september_2009.html A tender smoked anchovy is a joy on the tongue - the best ones seem to melt in your mouth. We especially enjoy Nardín Smoked Anchovies, crafted with skill by a family owned business in Spain. These hearty fish are harvested from the Cantabria Sea in the Bay of Biscay using sustainable fishing methods. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:43:13 GMT Three-2009-08-30-22-43-13 http://icuban.com/august_2009.html After working way too many hours for way too many years, Raúl is now entering his second year of retirement and he is enjoying every minute of it. The 12-hour workdays and six-days-a-week schedule are a thing of the past. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:46:37 GMT Three-2009-07-31-01-46-37 http://icuban.com/august_2009.html Havana-born Raúl Cremata runs one of the most dynamic art galleries in Little Havana. Cremata Fine Art, exhibits the works of dozens of Cuban and Latin American artists. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:47:38 GMT Three-2009-07-31-01-47-38 http://icuban.com/august_2009.html Pimientos de Padron, the tiny pepper from the village of Padron in Galicia Spain, are now available for home delivery. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:48:22 GMT Three-2009-07-31-01-48-22 http://icuban.com/august_2009.html When Cubans cook out, it’s common to start the grilling with several Spanish-or Portuguese-style chorizos to be eaten as appetizers while the main dish cooks. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:49:00 GMT Three-2009-07-31-01-49-00 http://icuban.com/july_2009.html For someone who started his painting career in SOHO, Federico Carosio, III has truly found his muse in the natural and man-made surroundings of South Florida. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:28:56 GMT Three-2009-06-30-02-28-56