You meet the most interesting people who travel to Cuba. And my theory is that this wonderful, chaotic, passionate country brings out the best in everyone - including me! #Cuba #Travelers #Tourism

Playing history detective with cookery books

Feb 25th, 2013 12m 37s

A cold winter day (relatively speaking) is the perfect time to stay inside and do some culinary detective work using old cookery books. #Cuba #cookbooks #NitzaVillapol

Snacks at Church

Feb 23rd, 2013 1m 22s

Attending a long church service in Cuba does not mean you can’t snack. Popcorn, peanuts and ice-cream are all available to buy right outside the church door, for those who need a little nourishment during a long service. Listen here to my reac

Pig on a spit for New Year

Jan 22nd, 2013 1m 34s

Wandering in Trinidad in Cuba on New Year’s Eve, I came across a man turning a pig on a spit. In the mid-day December sun with temperatures of 29 degrees Celsius, roasting a pit on a spit by hand is far from easy work.

The Cuban attitude to food

Dec 7th, 2012 10m 59s

A short analysis of the changes in attitude to food in Cuba in recent history. #cuba #food #travel

The changing food scene in Cuba

Dec 6th, 2012 7m 12s

I predict more exciting changes in the culture of food in Cuba for 2013 and beyond.#Cuba #food #travel #changes #excitingfuture

Street food in Cuba - my favourites

Dec 6th, 2012 8m 24s

#Cuba #Cubanfood #travel #streetfood

Where are the best places to go to sample how Cubans source their daily food?

Dec 6th, 2012 25m 50s

A description of a typical trip to the markets in Cuba. What you can find and why it takes a long time and effort to source food. #Cuba #Travel #Food #Markets #Vedado #Musgraves #CafeParadiso

What appeals to me about Cuban ingredients and cooking?

Dec 5th, 2012 8m 4s

A series of boo's where I answer some questions from readers of the blog and people I've met. It explores my relationship with Cuba, its food and how it has influenced me. #Cuba #Food #TheCubanFoodBlog #cooking

Midnight snack - Cuban guilty pleasure

Jul 24th, 2012 1m 41s

Returning home after a night on the tiles dancing to Los Van Van, I have a dilema. What do I eat for a midnight snack? Answer - my guilty pleasure in Cuba. Listen to find out what it is! #cuba #food #LosVanVan #LosVanVan #losvanvanhttp://th

Song dedication

Jul 23rd, 2012 38s

It's not every day that a girl gets a song written and dedicated to her. This is a taster of the salsa track, 'Mujer en soledad' by Cruz Isaac y su Verdad a new Cuban salsa band formed by the renowned sonero Cruz Isaac which will be released la