9 signs you grew up Cuban-American, in honor of Cuban Independence Day

Maria Simpson
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The Sights and Sounds of Cuba
The Sights and Sounds of Cuba


May 20th is Cuban Independence Day, the day in 1902 that Cuba gained independence from Spain.

To celebrate, we compiled a list of ten signs that prove you grew up Cuban-American.

1) Scrambled eggs and rice with platanos maduros

#cubanbreakfast #cortadito #vegasfightweek

A photo posted by Vick & Shelly (@vick_shelly) on May 2, 2015 at 9:58am PDT



2) The Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz

❤ #CeliaCruz #LaReina #CantanteCubana #MusicaCubana #Cuba #VivaCubaLibre #CubaLibre #20DeMayo #1902

A video posted by Boana (@boana_lamezcla1211) on May 21, 2015 at 1:21pm PDT



3) Pasta de guayaba with cream cheese served on saltine crackers

I saw guava paste at the supermarket and felt a little nostalgic for this Cuban snack of crackers, cream cheese and the sweet guava. #guava #pastadeguayaba #guayaba #guavapaste #creamcheese #saltine #cracker #cubanfood #cuban #miami #miamicuisine

A photo posted by Carlos C Olaechea (@carloscuisine) on Apr 7, 2014 at 3:22pm PDT



4) Versailles Cuban Restaurant in Miami

I've lived in Miami since 1987, this was my first time here. - Miami - 2.19.2015 @versaillesmiami #Versailles #LoveVersailles #VersaillesMiami #Cuban #LittleHavana #Miami #Florida

A photo posted by Xavier Campos (@cerati9) on Feb 19, 2015 at 9:43am PST



5) Merengue - the egg white and sugar cookie

Merengues de algodón de azúcar Cotton-candy meringues #elmacarronfrances #df #coyoacan #mexico #gourmet #elegante #merengues #suspiros #meringues #cottoncandy #algodondeazucar #boda #novia #xvaños #novia #wedding #evento

A photo posted by El Macarrón Francés (@elmacarronfrances) on May 20, 2015 at 5:41pm PDT



6) Guayabera

Melhor para os climas quentes, impossível. As guayaberas – típicas camisas provenientes da América Central – são um item de vestuário com valor simbólico e histórico muito importante para a região, e que podem despontar em outros lugares a partir de 2016 e 2017. Vem ler mais no nosso Blog! #guayaberas #americacentral #trendresearch #trendforecasting ph: http://guayaberascubanas.com/

A photo posted by Tendere Brasil (@tenderebr) on May 20, 2015 at 5:22am PDT



7) Materva - yerba mate soda

Americana y Cubana. #materva #coke #cuban #american #newark #lacocina

A photo posted by La Cocina (@lacocina_newark) on Feb 19, 2015 at 12:09pm PST



8) Cuban Time

#cubansbelike #cubantime

A photo posted by @werenotyellingwerecuban on Mar 10, 2015 at 6:24pm PDT



9) Mojito

Cheers @havanaclubuk for the #mojito masterclass today, really enjoyed it!! #leeds #havanaclub #rum #cocktail

A photo posted by Diane (@ataleoftwosittings) on May 21, 2015 at 2:34pm PDT



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