Cuban flavors come home

Learning about sofrito and other Cuban flavors has been one of the benefits of our Miami trip.

Sofrito is to Cuban or Puerto Rican food what the trinity is to Cajun and Creole cuisine. Looking at both Miami and New Orleans from the perspective of the kitchen, it now makes sense. Both places have a rich culinary history drawing on the influences of many cultures. I am still unwrapping the goodies from the Epicure Market and using each product as a gateway to a new cuisine or at least, to new dish.

Today, we visit Cuba...