Composing Summer Fruit

Cherries

Blue Berries

Peaches

Black Berries

An Afternoon in Calle Ocho, Miami

When visiting South Beach, I love to visit Calle Ocho "Little Havana" because of the Cuban flavor and local charm.   One of my favorite Cuban markets is "Los Pinarenos Fruteria".  It is a family owned, open air, market on 1334 SW 8th St Miami and 13th Avenue.  Here you can sit and enjoy a Cuban coffee or a glass of
freshly squeezed juice as well as shop for some flowers, fruit and/or vegetables.

Los Pinarenos Fruteria

Local Honey at Los Pinarenos Fruteria

Street Corner

Cutting Open a Coconut

Fresh Fruit

Owner:  Mrs. Hernandez

Espresso Machine for Cuban Coffee

Fresh Coconutt

Peeling a Mango

Chopped Fresh Fruit

Front of Los Pinarenos Fruteria

Here are some photographs of a local Cuban restaurant in Calle Ocho, El Pub Restaurant, where you can experience authentic Cuban cuisine.  I could not resist an order of frijoles negro, tostones, and a Cuban sandwich.

Me with the Rooser in Front of El Pubs

El Pub's Menu

My Friend Kim at El Pubs

Counter at El Pubs

Picante Sauce at El Pubs

Hot Spicy with Sweet, Sour and Salty Flavors

Combining hot chili to any spice blend will transform a dull meal into a dish with a kick.  Adding hot and spicy flavors to sweet and sour flavors can bring a fiery punch to a salad or vegetable dish. The sweet flavor will counterbalance the heat of the chili and the sour flavor will mask its pungency, producing a pleasing--but memorable--taste.

1.  Limes with Sea Salt 2.  Figs with Dried Red Chili Peppers