Cuba is a mysterious place for most Americans, especially the complex world of Cuban cuisine, history and culture. What are some of the most tantalizing things to know about Cuba?

In her new book, CUBAN FLAVOR (Skyhorse Publishing, 2018), Award Winning Photographer Liza Gershman offers a tantalizing glimpse into the heart of Cuban cuisine and more. Gershman connects Cuba’s food with its turbulent past and present, giving readers perspective about how this nation’s food has been shaped by colonization, molded by immigrants, and influenced by scarcity. A land of contradiction, Cuba’s meals are a mix of fresh seafood, local harvests of pineapple, mango and guava, and such staples as rice and beans.