Liborio's New Orleans
We know that most people don't go to New Orleans to eat Cuban food! New Orleans is a great restaurant town and the name of the game here is either Cajun or Creole. You hardly ever hear anyone say, "I just got back from New Orleans and they have this great Chinese place there." When we've been in town we do what most tourists do: breakfast at Brennan's, lunch at the Court of Two Sisters, Dinner at Galatoire's.
But maybe if you're one of the locals, or just a frequent visitor to the Big Easy, you might just be in the mood for something different. Liborio's Cuban restaurant is a great change of pace... (more) 
Violetas Water
Cuban babies usually don't smell like baby powder. Instead, you're much more likely to smell the sweet smell of violets. Both girl and boy babies are frequently "baptized" daily with "Agua de Violetas." This is a tradition that probably goes back to Spain. In fact, most of the Agua de Violetas is imported from Spain.
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- Cinema Cuba
- by Natalie Arnold
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With so much of the popular media about Cuba tending to whitewash the evils of Communism, it's nice to read a popular thriller by an author who's strictly ANTI-Castro! There aren't a lot of Cubans in the book, and most of the ones who do appear are evil government henchmen. However, it's an interesting story set in Miami, the Keys, and Cuba.
The action begins on a Cuban airfield as an American pilot takes off with a mystery cargo. The plane crashes in the Keys and the pilot is rescued by a former cop turned Hollywood movie consultant. What follows is an intricate plot with people on both sides -- Cuban and American -- trying to capture the downed pilot and recover his secret cargo... (more)
Papas Fritas con Mayonesa
Mayonnaise on French Fries? We know it sounds like a bit much, but once you try this dish you'll become a convert. Papas fritas con mayonesa is a recipe that Jorge enjoyed when he was in Spain. It was served as a side dish at many restaurants, or as a tapas selection.
The potatoes are quickly fried in hot peanut oil, drained thoroughly, and tossed with a mayonnaise mixture. The result is a delicious creamy flavor redolent with garlic.... (more)
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The big national chains are well represented in Miami. But why a waste your time at McDonald's when some of the best ethnic food in the country is available on just about every street corner? If you want to sample some Cuban food, but you're not sure what you want. Or you just find the menu at most Cuban restaurants intimidating. Go to a place where you can actually look at the food.
Blue Sky Food by the Pound is a great place to get Cuban food to go. All of the items are right there behind the counter where you just need to pick out the things that look the tastiest. Try out that high school Spanish, speak your everyday English or just point... (more)
Many visitors to Miami are a little intimidated by the many walk-up windows serving Cuban snacks, sandwiches, and the ever popular Cuban coffee. For Cubans, sharing a coffee with friends is a social event -- a daily ritual! Learn a little bit about the traditions of drinking Cuban coffee and you will be quickly welcomed!
Café Cubano or just a "cafecito" is espresso coffee Cuban style. It is very strong and sweet -- the coffee actually drips into a little pot with several teaspoons of sugar. Cuban coffee is served in a small demitasse cup -- like a shot of espresso.
You'll also notice that most café take out windows provide cold water and paper cups. Some people drink the cold water first, to clear the palate, others drink it last to dilute the coffee in the stomach -- it's a topic of much debate.... (more)
This Olive Oil and Vinegar Set is hand thrown and hand painted in Spain. It will make a beautiful addition to your table!
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When God made the world, he decided to give mankind two virtues so that they could prosper. To the Americans he made them orderly and respectful of the law. To the Germans, he made them tenacious and studious. To the Japanese, he made them good workers and patient. When he got to the Cubans, he told the angel: "These will be intelligent, honest, and communist."
When God finishes making the world, the angel gets his attention and tells him: "Sacred Father, you have given to all the peoples of the world two virtues, but to the Cubans you have given three. That will make them prevail above all the other peoples of the world."
"Oh!" said God, "That is certain, but as they are gifts of God, they should not be removed. We will remedy this. From now on, the Cubans keep those three virtues. However, to prevent them from prevailing over all the other peoples of earth, no Cuban can exercise but two of the virtues simultaneously."
It is for that reason that, from that moment, the Cuban that is communist and honest cannot be intelligent; the one that is intelligent and communist, cannot be honest. And the one that is intelligent and honest, will never be able to be communist!
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See the Three Guys from Miami on a NEW SHOW: Tyler's Ultimate
- Premieres
- May 2, 2003
The Three Guys from Miami will appear on the new Tyler Florence show, "Tyler's Ultimate" now scheduled for Friday May 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Please tune in to see our second appearance on the food network.
From the Food Network website:
"Join Tyler Florence as he takes you across the globe in search of people who cook the ultimate foods. His goal? To cut through the formidable prices, pretension, and jargon that often accompany culinary genius and bring you the ultimate eats, whether it's pizza, paella or apple pie.
The Ultimate Paella
"Tyler is in search of the Ultimate Paella. In Valencia he feasts on authentic Valencian paella. Tyler flies to Miami where he samples an equally extravagant recipe, packed with fresh seafood. Returning home, Tyler creates his own masterpiece"
We're the guys who showed Tyler how to make Cuban style paella in Miami!
We've seen the show and we actually look pretty good! Raúl only has a small part -- they show him eating paella, but hey -- that's what he does best! (more)
Plátanos Maduros
Plátanos maduros are the delicious sweet fried plantains that are served with just about every Cuban meal in every Cuban restaurant in the United States. What many Anglos refer to as "those sweet brown bananas."
We thought that everyone knew how to make plátanos maduros, but judging by several emails we received recently, there are many people out there who want to know how to make this simple dish.
The dish is made with plantains. It is not, strictly speaking, a banana, but it is closely related... (more)
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