Christopher Columbus discovered and claimed the island of Cuba as a colony of Span on October 28, 1492. Once established, the Spaniards took the natives as slaves. The natives peaceful people that work to sustain themselves and their family. Spaniards worked the natives to death; therefore they had to bring African slaves into the island to fill up the lack of men power.
As a result of both Spanish and African cultures formed the foundation of Cuban cuisine. The Spaniards brought with them oranges, lemons, rice, and vegetables. They also harvested sugar cane. The African slaves eventually were able to introduce their African culture by using the ingredients of the land to suit their taste like yucca (cassava) and corn. Eventually these
As a result of both Spanish and African cultures formed the foundation of Cuban cuisine. The Spaniards brought with them oranges, lemons, rice, and vegetables. They also harvested sugar cane. The African slaves eventually were able to introduce their African culture by using the ingredients of the land to suit their taste like yucca (cassava) and corn. Eventually these