Inspired by Cuban Food

October 14, 2013

Photography by Chia Chong
Words by Libbie Summers

Join us this week as we take a pithy peek into Cuba through a small tear in the screen of the kitchen door.

Writer Melanie Bowden Simón, from one of our favorite blogs La Americana, will introduce us to life in a blended Cuban-American family and the recipes of her handsome and lively husband, Luis (pictured below). The most delicious yuca and beans you will ever taste…Cuban food “Luis Style”.

Artist, Katherine Sandoz shares the genius that is uniquely her through an original piece inspired by Cuba. Floral Designer, Ashley Bailey, teaches us the most beautiful and colorful DIY headboard project that would fit into any Caribbean decor. I’ll share my Ropa Vieja recipe (learned from Gloria Estefan no less!) and the photography of Chia Chong will be the crystal blue water that flows through every piece. It’s an exciting week on Salted and Styled!

 

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