Author: Andrew T. Huse, Bárbara C. Cruz, Jeff HouckA delicious, multilayered tale of a legendary sandwich Creative Loafing Tampa Bay Best of the Bay Awards, "Best Approach to Pressing Matters" How did the Cuban sandwich become a symbol for a displaced people, win the hearts and bellies of America, and claim a spot on menus around the world? The odyssey of the Cubano begins with its hazy origins in the midnight cafés of Havana, from where it evolved into a dainty high-class hors d'oeuvre and eventually became a hearty street snack devoured by cigar factory workers. In The Cuban Sandwich, three devoted fans--Andrew Huse, Bárbara 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 lunch-counter staple in the US and beyond.The authors also interview artisans who've perfected the high arts of creating and combining expertly baked Cuban bread, sweet ham, savory roast pork, perfectly melted Swiss cheese, and tangy, crunchy pickles. Tips and expert insight for making Cuban sandwiches at home will have readers savoring the history behind each perfect bite. Publication of this work is made possible by a Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Author: Todd-Michael St Pierre Create a little slice of old NOLA at home with dozens of recipes to cook up a variety of delicious po' boy sandwiches featuring the South's favorite ingredients from spicy Andouille sausage to rich Cajun crab cakes. Humble yet delicious, po' boy sandwiches combine light and flaky French bread with rich and hearty fillings for a lunch treat loved throughout the South. This beautiful, full-color cookbook offers a wide variety of po' boys from traditional New Orleans offerings to the author's all new creations, including: - Blackened Shrimp - Andouille Sausage - Barbecue Brisket - Cuban-Style Pork - Fried Oysters - Pecan-Crusted Trout - Fried Alligator Tail - Bánh Mì Style - Creole Crab Cakes About the AuthorTodd-Michael St. Pierre is a Cajun and Creole foodie and New Orleans native. He has served as a judge for the Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest and has developed recipes for Cooking Light magazine. Todd-Michael's books have been featured in The San Francisco Chronicle, The Denver Post and on AOL Food. His work can be seen at ToddStPierre.com.  

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