So, as many of you know Halloween is coming up and I am pretty excited. In my family, we celebrate every holiday- even if they aren't celebrated in the United States. My brother called me last night (a little way too excited) and told me that we should carve some pumpkins. Obviously this sounded like a great idea. But hold on wait, remember that I'm Cuban? So this won't be an ordinary pumpkin carving session. This is what will happen. Now, everybody we know is invited to our house. My dad already went out and bought a million (not exaggerating) pumpkins, Grandpa Pipo has already started making the mojito mix, and my mom well, has her own take on Pumpkin pie. Flan is a very popular dish in Latin American countries. Although every culture makes it a little differently it is a universal dish between Latinos. My mom is pretty creative and doesn't let anything slip away. What does mom do for Halloween? Not pumpkin pie, but yes, pumpkin flan! It is one of THE most amazing things I have ever eaten. "Flan de calabaza" is what we call it.
See guys, this is what I'm saying. Cubans never let an opportunity slip away to educate others about their culture and the fact that yes, pumpkin flan is better than pumpkin pie. So, at our pumpkin carving party not only will we have a lot of fun people, but Mojitos (virgin for the kids), pumpkin flan, and a lot of pumpkins. Oh yea, I forgot to mention the fact that my mom has already began cooking for this event. What is she making? I have no idea- but I will definitely keep you all posted!
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