{"product_id":"book-hjay","title":"The Cuban Sandwich","description":"\u003cb\u003eA delicious, multilayered tale of a legendary sandwich\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlorida Book Awards, Gold Medal for Cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow did the Cuban sandwich become a symbol for a displaced people, win the hearts and bellies of America, and claim a spot on menus around the world? The odyssey of the Cubano begins with its hazy origins in the midnight cafés of Havana, from where it evolved into a dainty high-class hors d'oeuvre and eventually became a hearty street snack devoured by cigar factory workers. In \u003ci\u003eThe Cuban Sandwich\u003c\/i\u003e, three devoted fans—Andrew Huse, Bárbara Cruz, and Jeff Houck—sort through improbable vintage recipes, sift gossip from Florida old-timers, and wade into the fearsome Tampa vs. Miami sandwich debate (is adding salami necessary or heresy?) to reveal the social history behind how this delicacy became a lunch-counter staple in the US and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe authors also interview artisans who've perfected the high arts of creating and combining expertly baked Cuban bread, sweet ham, savory roast pork, perfectly melted Swiss cheese, and tangy, crunchy pickles. Tips and expert insight for making Cuban sandwiches at home will have listeners savoring the history behind each perfect bite.","brand":"Tantor","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49354635411760,"sku":"BDhjay","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49354635444528,"sku":"ZEhjay","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49354635477296,"sku":"ZMhjay","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/hjay-Square-cover.jpg?v=1779286953","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hjay","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}