The accidental Cuban cook

<p style="text-align: justify;">08/24/11 9:49 am. Raquel Rabade Roque is the first to admit she’s no seasoned chef. She’s been known to burn meals and, like most working mothers, has mastered the art of slap-dash dinners. Pressed to describe her culinary talents, the longtime bookseller calls herself “the accidental cook.” CARL JUSTE/ MIAMI HERALD. Bookstore owner and cookbook author Raquel Roque included her Maxima’s Plantain Soup in her latest book of Cuban recipes. Read More

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Cuba probes dealings of Canadian trading firm

<p style="text-align: justify;">By Marc Frank. HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban authorities are investigating the business dealings of Canadian firm Tri-Star Caribbean, one of the best known trading companies on the island, foreign business and diplomatic sources said this week. The cause of the investigation was not clear, but it appeared to be the latest looking into kickbacks involving Cuban imports, sources said. Company President Sarkis Yacoubian was picked up in mid-July for questioning, they said, and since then as many as 50 to 60 people mainly company sales personnel, state purchasers and functionaries, have been questioned and in some cases imprisoned. Read More

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