Cyprus is our next destination at Island Profiles. This sunny island is the third largest in the Mediterranean. It is located in the eastern part of the sea and is alternately considered to be a part of Europe, to which it has stronger ties culturally, or, more frequently, Asia, because of its geographical location. Turkey lies 47 miles to the north and Syria and Lebanon 66 miles to the east. There are so many fascinating things to learn about Cyprus….
The Cuban style of cooking is known as comidas criollas, or creole food. It is a combination of tropical and European styles with occasional Chinese and Indian influences. The most common flavors used in cooking are cumin, garlic, bay leaves, peppers and onion. Sofrito, a sauteed combination of onions, tomatoes, pepper, garlic, herbs and spices, is used as the base for many Cuban dishes. Likewise, the creole garlic sauce known as mojo, is widely used. It contains a lot…
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean and has a population of over 11 million. This island nation is multi-ethnic, has a very long and fascinating history and possesses an intensely rich culture. Rum, cigars, old cars and the intoxicating rhythms of Cuban music come to mind when Cuba is mentioned, but there is much more to explore, see and experience on this beautiful and captivating island. Havana Most visits to Cuba begin and end with the capital city…