Cubano's Silver Spring Maryland

They do something nice with tostones, serving them as an appetizer -- or a complete meal -- with shredded chicken and a delicious garlic-rich sauce. It's kind of a Cuban version of nachos. The ropa vieja here is almost as good as your mima used to make. The meat is slow cooked so that it is very tender. The shredded meat is tossed with pepper, onions, and chopped tomatoes... (more)

Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre

Almost 400 years ago, two Cuban brothers and a ten-year-old slave boy were crossing the Bay of Nipe when a strong storm blew up. (They were in search of salt to preserve meat for nearby copper miners -- that's where the "el Cobre" comes from.) The three sought shelter that night on the shore. In the morning they saw a small bundle floating in the water. They rowed out to see what it was. Inside was a small statue of the Virgin Mary with an inscription: "I am the Virgin of Charity." Ever since the statue of "Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre" (and thousands of reproductions) has become the most revered religious symbol in Cuba.

You will see statutes, paintings, and murals of "Nuestra señora de la Caridad." Many times she is depicted with the small boat and the three "Juans" who discovered her.

Bargains on Every Corner!

Miami has a great shopping bargain that many people pass up. The street corner vendor! These men and women stand patiently at the street corners waiting for the light to turn red. Once everyone stops, they have an "instant store" and all of the customers are just lined up waiting to buy.

Everything is packaged to sell for a dollar or two. You might get four good-sized mangoes, a dozen oranges, six tomatoes and as many as 20 lemons or limes! We've seen many things for sale, churros (pastry), toys and crafts, newspapers of course. Don't forget flowers! Where else can you get 20 roses for just five bucks!.. (more)

Tyler Florence: The Ultimate Paella

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May 2, 2003

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