Cuban Poster - Comida Cubana Subway Art - A Giveaway

My kitchen is, along with the rest of my house, freakishly small cozy and cottage-like. There's barely enough room for one person to turn around in. Having two people in there trying to get a hot meal on the table necessitates some intricate choreography.

I'm truly not complaining. I am glad it's not very big. If it were, I know the messes I make while cooking would be proportional to the space I have, so I'm grateful I have my little kitchen.

I haven't quite yet mastered the art of 'cleaning up as you go.' I must have skipped that particular life skill class, but that's not important right now.

I (boldly) chose to paint my freakishly small cozy and cottage-like kitchen a Tiffany blue, which has a lovely Caribbean feel to it and my accents are black, red, and white. And I had the cabinet doors removed because being easily distracted I like to see what is where at all times. 

Anyway, I wanted to put up my own Comida Cubana Cuban Poster in subway art style in the kitchen, but lack of wall space made it quite impossible. What to do?

I came to the realization, kind of in a slow-motion-hey-wait-a-minute moment, that I could just have the same Cuban poster printed a little smaller. In fact, a 16 x 20 size would be ideal for that one corner. (By the way, mine is not framed, although it is very suitable for framing. It is "plaqued." A process that mounts it flush to a stiff wooden backing and covers it with a UV coating, hence the use of the name "plaque." Ask your local frame shop if they offer this.) 

Then I thought that maybe those of you who would want to display this type of Cuban poster in your kitchens may have the same that-20x30-size-is-too-big-for-my-kitchen problem. I apologize that it took me so long to realize this. 

As my mom would say, "Las cosas del palacio van despacio." (Loosely translated, "you sure took a long time to figure this out for yourself.")

Feeling contrite and generous all at once, I've decided to host my own giveaway today. 

If you've been putting off buying this Cuban poster because the 20 x 30 size is a little too big for your kitchen, today's your lucky day. (Well, it's someone's lucky day...)

I'll be giving away three of these 16 x 20 Comida Cubana Subway Art Cuban posters this weekend. 

To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment on this post and answer this question:

• What's your favorite Cuban food? 

How easy is that? I'll pick all 3 winners on Monday, July 21st, 2014 at 8pm PST. 

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However, if you're impatient (like me) and just want to order your own or send some out as gifts, here's a link for you to do just that. Gracias! 

Choose Quantity

1 Poster $24.00 USD 2 Posters $44.00 USD 3 Posters $66.00 USD

Comments

[Angela Mcfarlane Garcia]

Hi Marta! My favorite cuban food has to be Vaca Frita with Moros y maduros. I use your crockpot recipe at least once a month! Love the subway art too!

[Elizabeth Gonzalez]

My favorite Cuban food is pastelitos de guayaba y queso. And Andy Garcia- is that considered a food? 😜😜😜

[Maria Cope]

I love it--hope I win :)
I love it all so its hard to pick....I would have to say Ropa Vieja...I love when my mom starts by making a huge pot of garbanzos. From there she gets the meat for the ropa vieja & the best stock to make a delicious soup with "fideos"....I don't even know the name of it but it is delicious ! :)

[Clara D Cuadrado]

My favorite cuban food is Picadillo a Caballo, nothing like a huevo frito on top of picadillo, white rice and tostones....yummmmm, una ensalada de aguacate on the side would seal the deal....love and blessings Marta,Lusa and the rest of the family from Davie Fl...Mi casa es su casa también...

[Isabel]

Ohh my God, just looking at this lovely poster makes me very hungry just reading all those delish Cuban dishes 😎 I must say that I love Picadillo and platanitos maduros! 😎

[Yeni]

Hi Marta!! I love this poster and it would look so wonderful in my (lack of wall space) kitchen! My favorite cuban dish growing up and as an adult is Tasajo with boniato, y arroz blanco. And I love me some tostones. So delicious!!!!!!!!!

[Mercedes Zamora]

Hi Marta! You always bring a smile to my day! I have to say my favorite Cuban food is Ropa Vieja con Arroz Blanco y Maduros- yummy! I always loved that dish since my Grandmother used to make it for me and I learned what the translation to English meant- it fascinated me as a kid LOL. Now I'm happy to say that I make it for my own family (after making a yummy sopita of course) and they love it as well :) thanks again for your blog and website!!:)

[Lisandra]

Hola Marta!

My favorite Cuban food has to be Ropa Vieja, not any old ropa vieja either (see what I did there lol) but my mom's. She makes the most amazing ropa vieja, a little sweet and with lots of sauce, con arrocito blanco y platanitos! Yum!

[gladys dworacek]

So hard to pick just one. Bistek empanizado! No wait,
frituras de malanga! Mariquitas, yuca frita, lechon, frjoles
colorados o negros, fricase de pollo, Marta's pastelitos,
Malta con leche condensada! Well, I blew that one favorite
food rule! Hope I win this for my little spot. :-)

[Maria Arza]

Croquetas! Croquetas y croquetas. De jam on por supuesto

[Rosie]

My favorite Cuban dish would be Quimbombo served over white rice. I remember my mother making this for me when I was a little girl and it has always filled me with warmth and comfort.

[Cristy Perez]

Too many favorites to list but my go to every time we eat at Cuaban restaurants is Vaca Frita.

[ana murphy]

My favorite Cuban "comfort food" is ropa vieja and my Cuban Irish daughters crave it too;!

[Keyla Jardines]

Potaje de garbanzos con un side de ropa vieja
Pernil y congri con frijoles Colorado.
Cuban Sandwich con batido de mamey

[Barbara Rodriguez]

You are my Cuban guru!! Many blessings to you and your family! My favorite cuban food is tamal en cazuela :)

[Ivis Suarez]

My first instinct was Arroz con Huevos Frito, but when I go to Morro castle, my go-to meal is bistec Palomilla with lots of onions, arroz blanco, frijoles negros, y papas fritas. Comfort food.

[Aileen Batista Young]

Marta, my favorite all time favorite Cuban food is...arroz con picadillo y platanitos maduro!
I have many many more Cuban favorites and most of them are on that awesome Cuban subway art! What a great idea! I love DIY projects!
:)
I also take pictures every single day! mostly of my kids 3 & 6 , any yummy food & my diy projects!

[Frank Melian]

I would love a pot full of Ajiaco with pan yummy

[Mercy J.]

Hi Marta! My favorite Cuban food is arroz y picadillo, "coronado", of course with platanitos maduros y aguacate! Ay, Dios Mio, que hambre! I would be honored to have your poster in my kitchen. Thank you for entering me in the drawing. Keep singing your song....

[Alexandra]

While I love me some cafecito, I have to say my favorite Cuban meal is some yummy tasajo with boniato and arroz y frijoles!! Topped off by my abuela's delicious natilla for dessert, of course. 😉

[Yenissie Varona]

😏 Main plate:Picadillo, Frijolitos Negros smothering mi Arroz Blanco.
Side plate: Platano Maduros
To Drink: Jupińa
Contra 😳 now Im drooling and hungry after this list 😣

[Cassandra]

Hello! My absolute favorite Cuban meal - which I would pick as my last meal is bistec empanizado, black beans and rice, yuca con mojo - extra garlic, and maduros. My late Abuela made the best food. I love and miss you Abuela!

[Suzanne Zayas]

Hi Marta,
My favorite Cuban food, hands down has to be bistek empanizado con frjoles negros y arroz blanco. Can't forget pastelitos de guayaba y queso.. How I miss my Cuban food.... Sigh....Keeping my fingers crossed (and toes lol)

[Brenda Munoz Erwin]

Love arroz con pollo; make it for my German husband and he loves it. With maduros of course. Congri another favorite but can only get when in Miami. The taste is just not the same when I make it.

Tostones, Yes!!!

[Nico Jones]

Con el hambre que tengo you want me to pick one thing? Si tengo que escojer un plato solamente seria vaca frita con arroz blanco y frijoles negros con maduros on the side. I could kill for that right now. Unnnnf!

[Ashley Estebo]

Cuban food is just too good to be eaten one single dish at a time. My favorite Cuban MEAL must start off with some Cuban pastries, specifically croquetas and pastelitos de carne, and then the main course must consist of: bistec empanizado (my mouth started watering as I typed that out), white rice with a side of frijoles negros, yuca frita, tostones, and, my all-time personal favorite, platanitos! Throwing in some slices of Cuban bread wouldn't hurt either!

You just had to ask this particular question, didn't you? Now, I'm craving all of the delicious food I listed! Thanks a lot, Marta ;) By the way, that's an awesome poster!

[Kathy C.]

Picadillo is comfort food for me. Served with black beans and yellow rice, with a side of plantains.

[butterflygirl525@aol.com]

My favorite is Boleche with Morro and yucca. But honestly I love it all. I would love to win. It would look amazing in my newly painted kitchen!

[Lisa Bruno]

My favorite cuban meal is pan con lechon! But I have to admit I'm very picky and prefer my hudband's best. He is a chef and we owned a food truck for a while. His pan con lechon was definitely a customer favorite! 😃

[Susan L]

Arroz con pollo :)

[Ileana Rodriguez Allan]

Hands down, no doubt about it, my mom's very own Cuban tamales. The rest pale in comparison. :)

[Jacklyn.iglesias@hotmail.com]

Hola! It's difficult to choose one favorite since I have four (Carne con papas, filletillo salteado, arroz imperial y vaca frita) but for the sake of this response, I'll say My favorite Cuban dish is Carne con Papa con arroz, maduros y ensalada de aguacate, y arroz con leche for dessert. Woah! I just gained like 5lbs writing this! But it was all with it! Lo que no mata engorda. This would look awesome next to my cafetera cuadrito :) .. Jackie from Miami

[Rubi_rubio05@hotmail.cim]

Rabo Ensendido, arroz blanco, tachinos!!! Eso es comida mi gente!

[Maddie]

OMG, I have to pick one favorite? How about if I break it down by meal?

Breakfast - Pastelitos de guayaba y queso
Lunch - Cuban Sandwich
Dinner - Vaca Frita with moros y maduros
Dessert - Pastelitos de queso

[Ileana]

My favorite Cuban food is Ropa Vieja con arroz blanco y platanitos maduros...also my other all time favorite is tasajo, arroz, boniato y frijoles negros and to top it off with Pudin de Pan, so yummy!

[Debriam Montalvo]

Love, love, love the frijoles negros con arroz blanco...so delicious. My first Sanish teacher was from Cuba and she was a brilliant college instructor. She made the classes such fun. Her attitude was always joyful and upbeat. Her love of cooking and teaching was a lesson in itself. You, too, have that same precious spirit. Enjoying your site and family! Blessings...

[Alexandra H.]

My favorite Cuban food is my mother's black beans. I still have the last batch of black beans she made before passing away in 2009 in my freezer. When Hurricane Sandy came and we lost power I was sure to transfer those beans to my aunt's freezer in the interim. It is a nosralgic memory of mamá and although I will never eat those smooth and tasty beans, it's just comforting to know that her spirit lives on in the kitchen with me. Alexandra, N.J.

[Jessica Giro]

My favorite cuban food is picadillo, rice, black beans and maduros!!!

[Carmen Villafane]

Hi Marta! Love the poster :)
My favorite Cuban food is my mom's bistec frito(pan fried steak) with onions, arroz blanco, frijoles negros (white rice & black beans) & her tostones(double fried green plantains) that are perfect - always!
Comfort/energy food, all rolled into one! I eat that & I can conquer anything!
Oh, and a little bite of Conchita brand guayaba(guava) & queso crema (cream cheese) for dessert....with a piping hot cortadito (macchiato). Boom!

[Anthony Petrón]

All Cuban food is my favorite! Dale!!

[Marianthe Rodriguez]

Rabo encendido arroz blanco y platanitos maduros

[Anthony Petrón]

I'm getting hungry now!

[mara]

Hola Marta,
Me encanta el picadillo un poquito mojadito con arroz blanco, maduros y ensalada con limón y aceite español. Que rico! Me hace pensar en mami. :-)

[genevvieve@hotmail.com]

My favorite is arroz con pollo y platanos maduros! Heck, I love all Cuban!! I love your subway poster. I've loved it from the 1st time I saw it.

[Isa]

I love it! Lo quiero en mi cosina!

[Ada Melendez]

Oh my gosh, Marta! I love all kinds of Cuban dishes and antojitos Cubanos. I have to say Carne con papas y sanaoria and boliche stuffed with Spanish chorizo and potatoes along with white rice and blackbeans..I especially love my mother's congri and spreading some of the boliche's sauce over it accompanied by some maduros and a side salad of greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and avocados. ....Hay que ricoooo! So I hope I will win to show-off my Cuban heritage cuisine!! Have a great day Marta!!

[Isa]

My favorite Cuban food is Ropa Vieja. Add a mojito and I'm happy!

[janet gomez]

Ayyy mmartica.its so difficult to pick ONE dish since I love mi comidita casera! I would have to say that my fav dish is un congri con masitas de puerco frita y con platano maduro frito (my mouth is watering!) And we cant leave out the aguacate. Yummyyy. Y para terminar la comidita sone casquitos d guayaba con queso crema! Ayy mama que rico!!

[Maria]

Ropa Vieja, Natilla, Pan Cubano...

[luly sanchez]

ROPA VIEJA AND PAN CUBANO! Oh i would love this for my tiny kitchen too :) luly-miami