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| Preparing the masa or “dough” for pasteles is one of the first steps in the process Credit: Photo courtesy of Bohio de Atabey |
| 12 feeding the soul 11 where rosaries ride the wind 10 cleaning crackers 9 the power to shine 8 la brava 7 Cuban kitchen dance |
| 6 the promise 5 lavender roses 4 the bear 3 every first Friday 2 a hero’s story 1 dad the rock star of tamale makers |