Essay On Cuban Cuisine

Cubans have absolutely no problem sharing their feelings, thoughts, and ideas. They are known for being boisterous and not keeping anything to themselves. For example, when I have gone a long time without seeing a family member the first words out of their mouth are “oh my goodness! You have gained weight.” If anyone wants an honest opinion a Cuban is the right person to ask, they are very blunt and to the point. Although they are open to talk about anything to have a conversation, there are somethings that are considered taboo in discussion. A very touchy subject would be racism. In Cuba, they are still battling some issues with it. It is said that black Cubans do not get the same fair treatment as all the others. They are given the hardest and less remunerated jobs. Many Black Cubans complain that they are given a hard time in their jobs and get hassled the most by police when they are doing their jobs (New attitudes on once-taboo race questions emerge in Cuba, 2017).

Cuban cuisine has been influenced by Spanish, French, African, Arabic, Chinese, and Portuguese cultures.  Traditional Cuban cooking is primarily peasant cuisine that has little concern with measurements, order

economic growth comes from agriculture and exports to and from Europe. Since America has had an embargo on Cuba since 1962 neither countries trade with each other because of many disagreements about governing techniques and Fidel's unwillingness to comply with U.S. instructions. Cuba’s long history and culture has contributed to many economic and social growth through out the world, but Cuba is still struggling to try to stable their economy.

They are poor and she feels like it is her obligation and duty to help her family during this time of need. Mrs. C.D. feels like her country will never recuperate after this horrible earthquake tragedy.

When first beginning this assignment, I thought of choosing Vietnamese food because I miss having Vietnamese food for most of my meals, which was a luxury when I lived at home with my parents. Also, I have not fully prepared a Vietnamese dish or meal myself, as cooking never appealed to me. However, as I thought more about it, I would just be returning to the comforts of what I had already known instead of challenging myself and expanding my experiences. Eventually, I decided to pursue learning more about the Hispanic food culture because I greatly enjoy Hispanic food, whether it is Americanized Hispanic foods such as burritos or enchiladas from restaurants like Taco Bell or La Paz, or traditional, authentic foods I have had at my Hispanic friends’ houses. I love exploring the infinite variety of ethnic dishes this world has to offer, but I do not pay much attention exactly to what I am eating, what is in it, and how to prepare it myself. This assignment gave me the opportunity to go out and adventure into Guerrero’s Market on 11th and G street. I brought David with me, a friend from Honduras who has exposed me to most of the authentic hispanic foods I have eaten. I decided to make ceviche, and the two ethnic ingredients not used in mainstream American cuisine I selected were avocados and tostadas.

The Cuban culture has many interesting behaviors and ways as any other culture. To other cultures, their way of being and living may seem strange but it is the way that differentiates them from other cultures. There were many aspects within the Cuban culture that were interesting and unique to me being from another culture.

It originated from the blending and unity of the Cuban music to that of Puerto Rico and the combination of the jazz culture of New York City. Salsa means ‘sauce,' meaning that the name was derived from a strongly flavored sauce. The name was appropriate since salsa music is a ‘sauce’ because of the mixture of other styles of Cuban music with a Puerto Rican influence

Mexican cuisine is a style of food that originates in Mexico. It is known for its varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices and ingredients, many of which are native to the country. What makes a meal distinctly Mexican, of course, are the lively seasonings. Not all Mexican recipes are fiery, though; while renowned for their heat, many subtle and intriguing spice combinations are also found in Mexican fare.

Chilli con carne enchiladas as well as juicy burgers are other diner favorites at Cubana Cantina y Bar and you can wash them down with a frozen daiquiri too.

The Cuban culture is one with many different traditions and values. Close-knit families, distinct religious beliefs and respectful communications are some of the characteristics Cubans possess. The island of Cuba is located 90 miles south of Key west, Florida and it is considered the largest island in the west indies (Purnell, 2013, P. 197). the United States consists of over 1.6 million Cuban Americans making it the third largest Hispanic group. Cuba, a multiracial society is composed of primarily Spanish and African descendants with ethnic groups of Eastern European, Chinese, and Haitians. In 1990 My parents decided to leave the Fidel Castro regime and travel to the United states in a raft, these people are known as balseros. “This wave

January 23 of 1898, numbers of Cuban rebellion is growing and more and more Cubans were coming to the United States through Florida. At the same time, European countries were building empires. Thus more and more americans and I feared that the United States will become overpowered by those great nation and become ineffective. Republicans especially feared that if the United States does not start strengthening our military and gain territories overseas we will soon become nobodies in the eyes of the great European nations. I was informed that in Cuba, natives were be being murdered by the spanish governments for expressing their genuine grievances. The spanish government not once tried to calm the rebellions peacefully, instead they slaughtered them by hundredth. The conflict between Cuba and Spain was heating up, the business and citizens of the United States in Cuba were

Their food consists of mostly consists of rice and beans. The three most popular foods that influence Cuba are black beans, stews, and meats. The climate of Cuba is tropical and only has a range from about 73 degrees in January and 82 in August. The average rainfall is 54 inches and is exposed to hurricanes.

The forest not only hides man's enemies but it’s full of man's medicine, healing power and food. ~African Proverb.

As I stepped off the gargantuan, snow white cruise ship, I gazed at a colorful sea of retro-style cars zipping through the narrow streets littered with potholes. The day I had been anticipating and fearing was finally here. I was in Cuba. The customs office at the end of the ship terminal was institutional looking, with stark white walls and bright lighting. Eventually, my family left customs and officially entered Cuba. Before meeting our tour guide, we located a restroom. Outside, there was a rugged and dirty looking man selling toilet paper to American tourists, who forgot their own roll. However, the cruise line had forewarned us, so we bypassed him.

Cuba is a great country, with interesting things all around it. It is a great place to get spicy foods from, and education there is great. It is not how it used to be a century ago. Now, it is a beautiful island with a great coastline. The coastline has deep bays, coral reefs, and wonderful sandy beaches. Maybe one day I will visit Cuba.