Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Nitza Villapol - Cuban Cooking

Well it's been a couple of days since my first post. I am still as excited as ever to start my Culinary class on Monday. I just ordered my Bistro Crocs and they will be here tomorrow.

In the meantime, I have decided to take my grandmother's Nitza Villapol's - Cocina al Minuto from 1958 and translate it to English. I was raised with Spanish/Cuban cooking but I don't tend to use it in my home a lot. I thought what better way to broaden my horizon. I am learning as I am translating it and there are recipes from around the world. I can't wait to get to my kitchen to try some of these.

I would like to take my Culinary education and open my own business. One of my choices is to own a catering company or have a shop. I grew up in Glendale near the famous Cuban Portos. My family has known them since they came here. Where I currently live, there is no CUBAN ANYTHING! So I am hoping that my 1/2 Cuban heritage can set me apart. I don't just want to cater just Cuban food but I think the Cuban food will help me get noticed.

I am just getting through the soup portion of the book and now I want Lobster Bisque. Anyway I may write more later on today. Just wanted to pop in.

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