Love at First Bite.

We are settled in Cuba this week and learned a little history about the Mixto Cubano, aka Cuban Sandwich. This isn't exactly from Cuba as one would think and is somewhat controversial in the exact origin in Florida. Some would claim Tampa while others would say Key West. In the early 1900s, it was very easy for Cubans to travel frequently from Cuba to Florida for work and pleasure. It's said that they ate these sandwiches in Cuba over lunch hour while working in Cigar Factories and Sugar Mills and the transport of culture ended up in Florida. Others would say the Cuban Sandwich we know today came from the Tampa area where it appeared in factory cafe's.

Whatever the original place, it serves as a delicious warm yummy, stemming from the influences of Cuba. It was an easy pick. It may be because we had a pan of smoked pulled pork left over from Rib Fest. And the buns to go with it. And it was Monday; therefore simple was the key, not to be confused with Key West which make me want to go back. So Cuban Sandwiches it was.

Cuban Sandwich (my version)
Buns, foccacia, bread to place in a panini
Deli ham, sliced
Sandwich pickles
Spicy mustard
Swiss cheese

Assemble
Heat up Panini maker
Smash down
Eat