Day of the Dead celebrations, traditional in Mexico, have been spreading north of the border. Ana Sofia Pelaez digs through the history of the holiday to discover its best foods and creepiest offerings.
Ana Sofia Peláez lives in Brooklyn. A contributor to several websites, she writes about Latin food on her blog Hungry Sofia.
While its ingredients may (or may not) be up for debate, one thing’s certain: The Cuban is one of the tastiest creations since sliced flautas.