Enchiladas Suizas is a dish shrouded in a mysterious past. Literally translated Enchiladas Suizas means "Swiss enchiladas," a name attributed by some to the large amount of cheese and cream resembling the Swiss alps and by others to culinary influences from Swiss immigrants on Mexican cuisine. Enchiladas are a a traditional staple deeply rooted in Mexico's past. Derived from corn, … [Read more...] about The Mystery of Enchiladas Suizas ~ Controversies, Cuisine & History
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Henry Highland Garnet : Cuba and A Narrow Escape from Slavery
The history of slavery in Cuba is a complicated one. Dependent upon free slave labor to run its plantations, slavery in Cuba was part of the larger Atlantic slave trade until it was abolished in 1886. While it took a decree from Spain to officially end slavery, it was an American abolitionist named Henry Highland Garnet who called for the invasion of Cuba to free slaves in 1873. … [Read more...] about Henry Highland Garnet : Cuba and A Narrow Escape from Slavery