The Classic Cuban Chip
A new day may be arriving for Cuban cuisine, and the unassuming plantain carries enough prestige as a simple snack and sweet side dish to emerge as a cultural symbol of edible sorts. Without wading into the Cuban government, its legacy or the U.S. embargo, one doesn’t have to look far to see the effects […]
29,998 pounds of bananas
The banana bread made its way out the door last night. My neighbor filled my wish list at Trader Joe’s again and I like to show my appreciation. She tells me that her husband polishes off the candied banana bread with little trouble. But back to TJ’s: they had my favorite Roasted Plantain Chips in stock. I serve them […]