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The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers

The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers

Current price: $24.95
Publication Date: September 2nd, 2022
Publisher:
University Press of Florida
ISBN:
9780813069388
Pages:
180
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Description

A delicious, multilayered tale of a legendary sandwich


Florida Book Awards, Gold Medal for Cooking


Creative Loafing Tampa Bay Best of the Bay Awards, "Best Approach to Pressing Matters"

How did the Cuban sandwich become a symbol for a displaced people, win the hearts and bellies of America, and claim a spot on menus around the world? The odyssey of the Cubano begins with its hazy origins in the midnight caf's of Havana, from where it evolved into a dainty high-class hors d'oeuvre and eventually became a hearty street snack devoured by cigar factory workers. In The Cuban Sandwich, three devoted fans--Andrew Huse, B rbara Cruz, and Jeff Houck--sort through improbable vintage recipes, sift gossip from Florida old-timers, and wade into the fearsome Tampa vs. Miami sandwich debate (is adding salami necessary or heresy?) to reveal the social history behind how this delicacy became a lunch-counter staple in the US and beyond.



The authors also interview artisans who've perfected the high arts of creating and combining expertly baked Cuban bread, sweet ham, savory roast pork, perfectly melted Swiss cheese, and tangy, crunchy pickles. Tips and expert insight for making Cuban sandwiches at home will have readers savoring the history behind each perfect bite.



Publication of this work is made possible by a Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.