Today we are highlighting a recipe from our newest cookbook! UPF and UF Press rights assistant Milo Brooks made Jackfruit Ropa Vieja from Ana Quincoces's Modern Cuban. Milo's comments: I settled in this week to make the Jackfruit Ropa Vieja recipe and it was incredible. The recipe is so easy to follow even if you're working … Continue reading Recipe: Jackfruit Ropa Vieja from Modern Cuban
Modern Cuban
“Ana has not only created a beautiful book of traditional and delicious recipes, but she has also made it accessible to people who would perhaps never cook Cuban food at all.”—From the foreword by Gloria Estefan“It’s rare to find a place where the flavors of food and life intersect. Ana always finds a way to … Continue reading Modern Cuban
In Praise of Florida’s Food Festivals
By Dalia Colón, author of The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook Tell me what you eat, and I'll tell you who you are. Nearly two centuries after French gastronome Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin penned these words, they still ring true. Food is so much more than fuel. It’s a way of preserving our culture, history, and values. In … Continue reading In Praise of Florida’s Food Festivals
Q&A with Dalia Colón, author of The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook
In The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook, Dalia Colón—an Emmy Award–winning multimedia journalist—details more than 100 recipes that celebrate Florida's fruits, veggies, herbs, and grains. We asked Dalia Colón some questions about her new book, which we're sharing below. Want to hear more from Dalia Colón? Listen to an interview with Dalia on NPR's 1A. When did … Continue reading Q&A with Dalia Colón, author of The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook
The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook
“The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook is a great addition to the Sunshine State bookshelf. It’s not just about the seasonal advantages of living in the Southeast. Colón goes a step beyond by helping vegetarians and vegans navigate their options for a well-rounded and flavorful lifestyle. Her understanding of and her passion for the bounty of Florida’s harvests … Continue reading The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook
Q&A with Andrew T. Huse, Bárbara C. Cruz, and Jeff Houck, authors of The Cuban Sandwich
In The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers, three devoted fans—Andrew T. Huse, Bárbara C. 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 … Continue reading Q&A with Andrew T. Huse, Bárbara C. Cruz, and Jeff Houck, authors of The Cuban Sandwich
The Cuban Sandwich
“An excellent, approachable resource on Cuban history told through the complexities of a beloved food item. Highly recommended for foodies and history buffs.”—Library Journal, Starred Review “In this new perspective on a passionate, long-standing contest, University of South Florida academics Huse and Cruz and food writer Houck suss out the origins of the Cuban sandwich and … Continue reading The Cuban Sandwich
Recipe: Elderberry Jam from Florida’s Edible Wild Plants
In Florida's Edible Wild Plants, Peggy Lantz demystifies the process of foraging to help you discover the wonder of finding and eating wild plants that grow right in your backyard. Below is a recipe for elderberry jam from the book. If you have an elderberry shrub nearby, you may want to give this a try! This book is available at a … Continue reading Recipe: Elderberry Jam from Florida’s Edible Wild Plants
Quarantine Cooking: Fried Green Tomato Lasagna from Pickled, Fried, and Fresh
Our "Quarantine Cooking" series continues with Fried Green Tomato Lasagna! UPF acquisitions editor Meredith Morris-Babb tried this recipe from Pickled, Fried, and Fresh: Bert Gill's Southern Flavors. Meredith's comments: Bert Gill is a genius—I don't think I will ever make lasagna with noodles again. Although the final photo does not look all that appetizing, this … Continue reading Quarantine Cooking: Fried Green Tomato Lasagna from Pickled, Fried, and Fresh
Quarantine Cooking: Rice Pudding from The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook
We return to The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook, Anniversary Edition for today's "Quarantine Cooking" episode! Bryan Lutz, IT director at UPF, tried out the book's recipe for Rice Pudding. As we previously mentioned, all Columbia restaurant locations are temporarily closed due to a statewide order ending dine-in service at restaurants. Learn how you can help furloughed … Continue reading Quarantine Cooking: Rice Pudding from The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook
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