Hi there! My name is Claudia Heidelberger, photographer, crochet addict and a phenom in the kitchen.
I was born and raised in Miami, Florida where my family settled in the 60s after emigrating from Cuba to escape communism. My brother(1070) and I(1972) were raised with a perfect blend of both our Cuban and American heritages, something we are both very proud of.
I was a particularly observant kid who always learned best by watching and being hands on, especially in the kitchen. I marveled at the women in my life who just KNEW how to throw ingredients together and make great food. As I grew older, I observed my friends' mothers and grandmothers as well, always asking questions about what they were preparing.
I love to cook and I cook with love. From black beans to flan, I owe my skills and knowledge in the kitchen to all the great women in my life. As life goes, a lot of them have passed on to the other life, including my mother and her mother. These recipes are theirs; this website is a tribute to them.
My husband Matthew and I live in rural southern Indiana, about 40 miles south of Indianapolis. We have two beautiful daughters, a teenager and toddler.
If you have a different way of making them, or if I missed something, please let me know below. Also let me know if you make this dish. Would love to hear how it turned out!Continue Reading
My long-time friend Luis is a first-generation American like me, whose parents were born in Cuba and had to flee the island in the face of Communism. Among the many stories he’s told me so far, the one that has stood out the most was the one about his grandfather, Alberto Garcia,Continue Reading