About a month ago, I was introduced to this exquisite shrimp dish in Miramar, a lush suburb of Havana, Cuba. The recipe is known by a few names - Shrimp ...
Friday, July 29, 2011
Cuban Black Beans & Rice (Moros y Cristianos or Congri)
The Spanish name for this rice dish is "Moros y Cristianos" – Moors and Christians. The black beans represent the "Moors" and the rice refers to "Christians". The dish's name ...
Monday, July 18, 2011
Cuban Fantasy
Recently, Anthony Bourdain of the Travel Channel's "No Reservations Required" ®™ ventured off to Cuba. It all looked so enticing that I imagined myself there, too.
A first stop would definitely ...
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Varadero Beach Pineapple Dessert
Upon arriving at a Varadero Beach resort (Cuba) in June, I realized I had entered paradise. The pristine white sands against the turquoise ocean looked surreal. To add to this ...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Carrot Mango Soup
On any given afternoon, I’ll do anything to avoid going to the supermarket. To avoid rush hour traffic, I'll create a quick meal with whatever I find in my refrigerator. ...
Nancy DeLucia Real is an art historian and chef. She has led culinary courses at the Italian Cultural Institute, The Getty Center and The Getty Villa and is a former member of the Culinary Historians of Southern California. Nancy's gastronomy training took place in the heart of Italy under the tutelage of her grandmother. She has taught international cuisine at Williams Sonoma and Sur la Table Stores. Nancy's art history & culinary courses are ongoing at various institutions. She also teaches private cooking classes. 
